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Morris County is located in an area of New Jersey sometimes called Lakelands. These rolling hills and mountains are studded with lakes for residents to enjoy. Many of these lakes are private property however.
The Van Dorn grist mill was built by Samuel Lewis in 1768 of wood. It was rebuilt out of stone in 1843. Stones were collected from nearby farms, and builders were paid one dollar per day to build the magnificent structure that stands today. This mill ground grain for colonial troops during the revolutionary war, and is said to be one of the finest examples of stone workmanship in the area.
The Many Faces of George Washington exhibit explores the breadth of Washington’s leadership abilities. Not only does the exhibit touch upon his well-known achievements, but it also highlights many of his accomplishments.
The Continental Army under the leadership of George Washington arrived in Morristown New Jersey in December of 1779. This would be the second time the army would winter here.
The Town of Historic Smithville has quite a lot to offer its visitors. From History, to local folklore to wonderful shopping.
The monument is centered around a sculpture by artist Franco Minervini of an eagle flying away from Ground Zero. In its talons it clutches a mangled steel I-Beam from one of the World Trade Center towers. It is located at Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook in Atlantic Highlands.
125 years ago, the West Morris Area YMCA was founded in Dover, NJ. The year 1889 was the beginning of a YMCA that has established itself today as one of the areas great community organizations. The First Methodist Episcopal Church in Dover was home of the first YMCA. Known then as the YMCA of Dover, the Y soon attracted nearly 200 of the areas youth per day.
Today this modern YMCA facility is located on Dover Chester Road
Winter at Jockey Hollow was the most difficult of the war. What manner of men would endure those hardships? It may have been a belief in attaining freedom. But more likely, it was simply the same emotions that, influence all soldiers - they become a "band-of-brothers" and their loyalty is to one another. We can thank God that they did, as the following Spring, they were on active duty again
This beautiful Gothic Cathedral is characterized by its great height and the use of pointed arches, ribbed vaulting, large windows and flying buttresses..
Turn-of-the-century homes line the Ocean Avenue A wide street that runs along the town's ocean front in this beautiful Jersey Shore Community.
George Frelinghuysen died in 1936 and Sara Frelinghuysen died in 1940. This property was left to their only daughter, Matilda (1887-1969). Miss Frelinghuysen had an interest in gardening and was a member of the Garden Club of Morristown. In 1964, she began plans for turning the estate into an arboretum. Upon her death the land and house was bequeathed to the people of Morris County for the use as a public arboretum. The Frelinghuysen Arboretum was dedicated in 1971
Located just 20 minutes north of Atlantic City Historic Smithville is a wonderful place to shop and stroll.
Barnegat Bay is approximately 30 miles long. This bay is part of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.
This is a one room school house built around 1829 in Washington Valley in Mendham Township New Jersey
Part of the beautiful Patriots Farewell monumental fountain in Morristown Green, is this boy and his best friend watching his dad leave to join the patriots fighting for their freedom.
Today this historic home is owned by he Daughters of the American Revolution and is opened for tours by appointment. It was in this house that Alexander Hamilton asked Betsy Schuyler to marry him.
Originally built as a school in 1926, this building has been converted into an office complex . It is located at the intersection of Route 10 and Millbrook Avenue In Randolph, NJ
Hedden Park’s lake is six acres with a fishing pier, boat rentals (in season), a boat house, a deck area, and an outdoor fireplace for ice skaters.
This mural at was a Gerardi's Market was designed as a collaborative effort to honor, to remember and to acknowledge the ultimate sacrifice firefighters and police officers made on the war on terror
A lady hair comb, high wasted dress, silk slippers and lace cap on display in Mooristown Historical Park.
Jackson Brook is located in the town of Dover, and the townships of Randolph and Mine Hill. The paved recreation trail traverses the Wallace Brook and crosses Jackson Brook. Both Wallace and Jackson Brook are trout-production streams. Enjoy a stroll to Indian Falls, a scenic point of interest along the Green Trail, and take in the natural beauty of the park.