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Morristown National Historical Park
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National Park Contact Information |
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Morristown National Historical Park
30 Washington Place
Morristown, 07960-4299
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National Park Overview |
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During two critical winters of the Revolutionary War, 1777 and 1779?80, the countryside in and around Morristown, New Jersey, sheltered the main encampments of the American Continental Army and served as the headquarters of its commander-in-chief, General George Washington. The National Park Service at Morristown National Historical Park preserves sites in the Morristown area occupied by the Continental Army and interprets the history and subsequent commemoration of these encampments and the extraordinary fortitude of the officers and enlisted men under Washington?s leadership.
General Washington twice chose Morristown due to its strategic location, including proximity to New York City, defensible terrain, important communication routes, access to critical resources, and a supportive community. The park encompasses ground occupied by the army during the vast 1779-80 encampment, and the site of the fortification from the 1777 encampment. The Ford Mansion, where Washington made his headquarters, is an important feature of the park and recalls civilian contributions to the winning of independence.
The national park consists of four non-contiguous units Washington?s Headquarters with the Ford Mansion and Headquarters Museum, the Fort Nonsense Unit, the Jockey Hollow Unit, and the New Jersey Brigade Area. The Jockey Hollow Unit includes the Wick house (headquarters of General Arthur St. Clair), five reconstructed soldier huts, and approximately 27 miles of walking trails. |
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Plainfield, NJ
Luxurious private bath suites in restored Victorian mansion. Full Swedish breakfast, private phone, HBO, evening sherry & cookies. Close to NYC, Newark, for business travelers and Getaway Weekends.
Price Range $114$250
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Whitehouse Station, NJ
A lovely replica of an English country manor home which combines fine old inn-keeping tradition, gracious in every way and lending itself to all seasons. You can enjoy comfortable and serene Queen bedded rooms, furnished with the warmth of antiques, and all with private baths and phones.
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A brick patio & inground swimming pool invite guests to step outdoors and enjoy their picturesque surroundings and provide a lovely spot for seasonal breakfasting, sunbathing or just plain relaxing! |
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Area Resorts and Lodging | | Hidden Valley Resort
44 Breakneck Rd
Vernon, NJ
(973) 764-4200
| Resort Club Inc
3 Telemark Dr
Vernon, NJ
(973) 209-4362
| Minerals Resort & Spa
2 Chamonix Dr
Vernon, NJ
(973) 827-2222
| Resort Club at the Great Gorge
State Rt 94
Vernon, NJ
(973) 827-8000
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PlaneClosest major airport is Newark International Airport, located near Newark, NJ
CarMorristown is located along interstate 287 in New Jersey. Traveling south on 287, exit 36. Traveling north on 287, exit 36A.
Public TransportationThe New Jersey TransitMorris & Essex Rail lines run from Penn Station, NY to Hoboken & Newark lines in NJ to Morristown, NJ. |
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