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 from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winter on record. The park also maintains a museum and library collection related to the encampments and to George Washington, as well as items from both pre- and post-Revolutionary America.
Map showing location of park.
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 Friday, 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.
View of a grassy clearing in a forest at Jockey Hollow framed by a split-rail wooden fence, with colorful autumn trees in the background. This area is part of the proposed Penn Line Mutiny Trail at Morristown National Historical Park.
National Park Service Seeks Public Input on Morristown National Historical Park Proposed Hiking Trail
The National Park Service (NPS) seeks public input on a proposed interpretative hiking trail at the Jockey Hollow area of Morristown National Historical Park. NPS will accept comments from April 17, 2025, to May 17, 2025.
A line of Revolutionary War re-enactors in period uniforms fire muskets during a demonstration at Jockey Hollow. Smoke and muzzle flashes rise as the volley is discharged. Behind them, more re-enactors stand at attention with fixed bayonets.
Experience Revolutionary Life at Jockey Hollow Spring Encampment – May 3–4, 2025
On Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4, Revolutionary War re-enactors from across the northeast will gather at Jockey Hollow for Morristown National Historical Park’s annual Spring Encampment. This immersive weekend event highlights the daily lives of Continental soldiers and camp followers during the Revolutionary War.
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