Discover the history in Morristown
What is the park commemorating?
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.
What happens here?
Between 1778 and 1780 for two agonizing winters, Morristown sheltered the main body of the Continental Army under General George Washington. In early 1777, the general rebuilt and reorganized the young army. Two years later, the harshest winter in decades, some 10 000 soldiers endured relentless cold and snow, meager supplies, and constant hunger. Led by Washington and mustering their determination, they emerged as a cohesive force. Since the Revolutionary War, each generation has found its way of telling Morristown’s story and honoring those who lived it.
Why should you spend some time in this historic park?
The park is fantastic, and all their exhibitions are really well done, and you can understand everything about history there!!!!
The park is huge, so once you are done with some history, you can enjoy a nice long walk surrounded by nature and some birds.
