Location: Morristown
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Top 6 Historic Sites in Morristown, New Jersey (NJ)
Morristown is a town and county seat of Morris County, New Jersey, United States. Morristown has been called "the military capital of the American Revolution" because of its strategic role in the war for independence from Great Britain. Today this history is visible in a variety of locations throughout the town that collectively make up Morristown National Historical Park.
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1. Ford Mansion and Museum
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4.5 based on 108 reviews
The grounds comprise a museum as well as the modest mansion where Washington established military headquarters for the winter of 1779-80.
Reviewed By theroters - Mendham, United States
What a beautiful job was done on the restoration of the building and the recreation of the War for Independence.
2. Schuyler-Hamilton House
3. Fosterfields Living Historical Farm
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4.5 based on 58 reviews
A 19th-century working farm complete with a restored Gothic Revival mansion.
Reviewed By ameliabedelia523 - Newton, United States
We had an amazing time with Pat on this special October tour and learned so much. The house is beautiful inside and out and Pat was a wealth of information. She is so passionate about the home, Victorian mourning traditions, and the stories of the people who lived there. We could have stayed all day and listened to everything she knew!
4. Acorn Hall
5. Morristown National Historical Park, Washington Headquarters and Museum
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4.5 based on 183 reviews
Reviewed By Helen711 - Atlanta, United States
We took a guided tour and enjoyed everything! We didn't spend much time in the main building, so went back to look at some of the displays. There's too much to read for just a one or two hour visit. You must have a guide to go into the historic house, and the stairways are steep and narrow. Definitely not ADA approved! Lots of original beds, paperwork, kitchen appliances and more. Well worth the time.
6. Historic Speedwell
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4.0 based on 36 reviews
Experience life during the early years of the Industrial Revolution at Historic Speedwell. This National Historic Landmark site preserves the restored estate of Stephen Vail, proprietor of the Speedwell Ironworks, located nearby through exhibits and iron working artifacts. The most significant of the eight historic structures on the site is the completely restored Factory, where Stephen's son, Alfred Vail, worked with Samuel F. B. Morse to perfect the telegraph. It was here on January 11, 1838, where the first successful demonstration of the electromagnetic telegraph changed the course of modern telecommunications. A new hands-on, interactive exhibit experience awaits visitors to the Factory Building. Visitors receive guided tours of the Vail House and the Factory. The Wheelhouse, adjacent to the Factory, houses a restored 24-foot overshoot waterwheel, which still works today!
