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.
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.
Sunlight filters through a dense forest of tall deciduous trees in autumn. The foliage shows shades of yellow, orange, and green. Fallen leaves cover the forest floor, and a small, clear stream flows in the foreground, reflecting the warm autumn colors.
Morristown National Historical Park Initiates Deer Management Program
Beginning Tuesday, February 18, Morristown National Historical Park will begin operations to manage the deer population at the Jockey Hollow and New Jersey Brigade areas of the park. This action addresses over-browsing of native vegetation and is a key strategy that supports long-term restoration and preservation of critical natural resources in the park, while maintaining a healthy deer population.
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