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Historic Homes & Buildings

  • Acorn Hall (circa 1853)
    68 Morris Avenue • Morristown, NJ 07960
    973-267-3465
    The home of the Morris County Historical Society, this Italianate mansion also serves as a museum that focuses on the Victorian era in the region, and offers exhibits of costumes, textiles, artifacts, decorative art items, and much more; the landscaped Victorian gardens that are located on the grounds of the mansion are also open to the public from dawn to dusk.  more...  map

  • Ford Mansion (George Washington's Headquarters) (circa 1774)
    Morristown National Historical Park
    973-539-2016 Ext. 210
    One of the finest homes in Morristown, the Georgian-style Ford Mansion was General Washington's military headquarters from December 1779 to June 1780. Several period items are on display. The Ford Mansion is open daily and may be seen by Ranger Guided tours only. Tours are given hourly at 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. more...  map

  • Schuyler Hamilton House (circa 1760)
    5 Olyphant Place • Morristown, NJ 07960
    973-267-4039
    This Colonial home dates back the middle of the Eighteenth Century and was the home of Revolutionary War era physician, Doctor Jabez Campfield, and was later the residence of Doctor John Cochran, who was George Washington’s personal physician, and now serves as an historical structure that can offer visitors a glimpse into the history and past of the region.   map

Historic Sites & Monuments

  • Historic Speedwell (circa 1838)
    333 Speedwell Avenue • Morristown, NJ 07960
    973-285-6550
    This historic site preserves the estate of Stephen Vail, the owner of the Speedwell Ironworks, with exhibits that explore the early development of the telegraph, an exhibit having to do with the S. S. Savannah, guided tours of the Vail Mansion, and much more being offered.  more...  map

Libraries & Research Centers

  • Boonton Holmes Public Library
    621 Main Street • Boonton, NJ 07005
    973-334-2980
    The Boonton Holmes Public Library houses over 30,000 books, newspapers, DVDs, videos, books on CD and cassette, genealogical resources, magazines and much more for adults and children for enjoy. more...  map

Museums & Galleries

  • Gallery, The
    16 Elm Street • Morristown, NJ 07960
    973-984-5262
    A great collection of art is featured at this gallery that also offers custom framing services.   map

  • Grace Fine Art Gallery
    142 South Street • Morristown, NJ 07960
    973-538-6700
    This gallery regularly exhibits the works of many of the finest artists, with many of the items being for sale, and also offers expert design services for residential and corporate clientele.   map

  • Macculloch Hall Historical Museum
    45 Macculloch Avenue • Morristown, NJ 07960
    973-538-2404
    This museum features a collection of American and English decorative arts and a Thomas Nast collection, as well as offering an array of changing exhibits.  map

  • Morris Museum
    6 Normandy Heights Road • Morristown, NJ 07960
    973-971-3700
    This museum offers a variety of exhibits that cover such diverse areas and subjects as art, science, history, theatre, and much more, with a variety of educational programs and special events being offered.  more...  map

  • Simon Gallery
    48 Bank Street • Morristown, NJ 07960
    973-538-5456
    This fine arts gallery hosts a variety of changing exhibits that showcase works of contemporary American art.  more...  map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

  • Lewis Morris Park
    270 Mendum Road • Morristown, NJ 07960
    973-326-7600
    Named for the first governor of New Jersey, this park consists of one thousand one hundred fifty four acres, with fitness stations, athletic fields, jogging and hiking trails, horseshoe pits, skiing, and opportunities for swimming, boating, camping, and much more. more...  map

  • Morristown National Historical Park (circa 1779-1780)
    Washington Place • Morristown, NJ 07960
    873-543-4030
    This national park is the site of a winter encampment of the American Continental Army, and includes a museum in the headquarters that were used by General George Washington.  more...  map

  • Shakespeare Garden
    2 Convent Road • Morristown, NJ 07960
    973-290-4000
    Located on the campus of the College of Saint Elizabeth, this garden is a wonderful place to relax and commune with nature.   map

  • Wick House Herb Garden
    Temple Wick Road • Morristown, NJ 07960
    Jockey Hollow Park
    973-543-4030
    This garden features a wide array of herbs and other plants that visitors may peruse.  map

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