Morristown National Historical Park

The front facade of the Ford Mansion in summer.
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental army’s winter encampment of December 1779 to June 1780, where they survived through what would be the coldest winter on record. The park also maintains a museum & library collection related to the encampments & George Washington, as well as items relating to pre- and post-Revolutionary America.
Map showing location of park.
A white two-story colonial house with dark green shutters on the bottom floor stands in the background surrounded by trees. A brown sign stands in the foreground with the title, "Ford Mansion" legible.
Morristown National Historical Park Announces Reopening of the Historic Ford Mansion on October 5, 2024
On Saturday, October 5, Morristown National Historical Park's historic Ford Mansion will formally reopen after nearly ten months of meticulous restoration work.
A red, wooden barn stands in the background, with yelllow-green grass on the ground. The forest surrounding is devoid of leaves, and a wooden fence stands in the foreground.
Historic barn raised up by the Great American Outdoors Act
The historic Wick House Barn in Morristown National Historical Park is undergoing critical preservation work funded by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund. This project is halting the barn's deterioration and enhancing its overall condition, ensuring its preservation for the enjoyment of visitors.
A speaker in colonial attire addresses a diverse crowd during an outdoor historical event. The audience includes children and adults, some holding American flags and taking photos, with a backdrop of trees and a canopy providing shade.
July Fourth Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence
On Thursday, July 4, Morristown National Historical Park will celebrate Independence Day with a variety of activities at Washington’s Headquarters. Visitors can enjoy Junior Ranger Programs, reenactor demonstrations, soldier songs, and a public reading of the Declaration of Independence.
Reenactors in Continental Army uniforms at the Jockey Hollow encampment
2024 Spring Encampment
Morristown, NJ – On Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21, re-enactors from across the northeast will arrive at Jockey Hollow for Morristown National Historical Park's Spring Encampment. The special event focuses on the lives of soldiers and civilians during the Revolutionary War. It's an event full of activities for the whole family.
The Wick House surrounded by colorful fall leaves
Photo by NPS Photo/Dan Beards
The front facade of the Washington's Headquarters Museum
Photo by NPS Photo/Dan Beards
Four replica wooden soldier huts on a hillside in winter
Photo by NPS Photo/Dan Beards
The Cross Estate mansion in the springtime
Photo by NPS Photo
View of the front facede of the Jockey Hollow Visitor Center--a dark brown brick buildings
Photo by NPS Photo/T. Winslow
Garden with flowers and plants and 18th century farm house in background
Photo by NPS photos/T. Winslow
White georgian/colonial building with statue of officer on horse in foreground
Photo by NPS photo/T. Winslow
Overlook with cannon in foreground
Photo by NPS photo
A white colonial building with snow in the foreground and a blue sky and trees in the background
Photo by NPS photo/T. Winslow