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Morristown
Morristown National Historical Park marks the site of the Continental Army’s 1779-80 encampment under George Washington. It symbolizes America’s fight for independence and Washington’s leadership in uniting the army, remaining a lasting symbol of resilience and patriotism.
New Jersey
Know Before You Go
Morristown National Historical Park houses several important sites with strong ties to the American Revolution. Explore other parts of the park, such as Ford Mansion and Jockey Hollow, to get a larger picture of the site's role in the Revolution.
Planning to walk these hallowed grounds? Take a free tour of the events and locations that shaped the American Revolution with our official web tour or The Liberty Trail app!
Operating Hours
Washington's Headquarters Museum and Jockey Hollow Visitor Center.
Washington's Headquarters Museum: Open Thursday-Monday 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Jockey Hollow Visitor Center: Open Thursday-Monday 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Standard Hours
Monday: 9:30AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9:30AM - 4:30PM
Friday: 9:30AM - 4:30PM
Saturday: 9:30AM - 4:30PM
Sunday: 9:30AM - 4:30PM
Exceptions
Thanksgiving
11/28/2026 - 11/28/2026
Thursday: 9:30AM - 4:30PM
Christmas Day
12/25/2026 - 12/25/2026
Monday: 9:30AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Sunday: 9:30AM - 4:30PM
Winter Hours
12/28/2026 - 12/28/2026
Monday: 9:30AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9:30AM - 4:30PM
Friday: 9:30AM - 4:30PM
Saturday: 9:30AM - 4:30PM
Sunday: 9:30AM - 4:30PM
President's Day
02/15/2027 - 02/15/2027
Monday: 9:30AM - 4:30PM
Independence Day
07/04/2027 - 07/04/2027
Monday: 9:30AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9:30AM - 4:30PM
Friday: 9:30AM - 4:30PM
Saturday: 9:30AM - 4:30PM
Sunday: 9:30AM - 4:30PM
Park Grounds
Park grounds are open from sunrise to sunset daily. Unplanned closures or delayed openings may occur for snow and ice or tree removal or road construction and repair. Please check the alerts on the website for the most current information.
Standard Hours
Monday: Sunrise to Sunset
Tuesday: Sunrise to Sunset
Wednesday: Sunrise to Sunset
Thursday: Sunrise to Sunset
Friday: Sunrise to Sunset
Saturday: Sunrise to Sunset
Sunday: Sunrise to Sunset
Admission & Tickets
There are no entrance fees for this park.
Directions
Morristown National Historical Park is easiest to see by car. There are four different sites throughout the greater Morristown area. Washington's Headquarters Museum / Ford Mansion and Fort Nonsense are located in Morristown. The Jockey Hollow unit with its visitor center and historic Wick House; and the New Jersey Brigade Area are both about 6 miles south of Morristown, Detailed directions can be found on the park website.
Accessibility & Amenities
- Accessible Rooms
- Accessible Sites
- Benches/Seating
- Captioned Media
- Cellular Signal
- Elevator
- Fire Extinguisher
- First Aid Kit Available
- Gifts/Souvenirs/Books
- Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits
- Information
- Information - Maps Available
- Information - Ranger/Staff Member Present
- Internet/WiFi Available
- Junior Ranger Activity
- Parking - Auto
- Restroom
- Restroom - Accessible
- Theater/Auditorium
- Trash/Litter Receptacles
- Water - Bottle-Filling Station
- Wheelchair Accessible
Morristown Images
The Wick House in the fall.
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The front facade of the Washington's Headquarters Museum, which was designed in 1933 to look similar to Washington's Mt Vernon home.
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These replica soldier huts represent the location of the Pennsylvania Brigade encampment site in Jockey Hollow
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The Cross Estate property was the site of the New Jersey Brigade winter encampement in 1779-1780. Today the encampment site is preserved while the estate is host to several beautiful gardens.
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View of the front facade of the Jockey Hollow Visitor Center
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A 18th century style kitchen garden with vegetables and herbs
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The Ford Mansion where General Washington headquartered during the winter of 1779-80
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Fort Nonsense--the site of an earthen fort during the American Revolution-offers a view toward New York City
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The Ford Mansion was the headquarters for General George Washington during the "Hard Winter" of 1779-1780
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