The Wick House in the fall.
Morristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park · NJ
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winter on record. The park also maintains a museum and library collection related to the encampments and to George Washington, as well as items from both pre- and post-Revolutionary America.
Park report
Hours Exceptions
NoteThanksgiving; Christmas Day; Winter Hours; President's Day; Independence Day
Current Alerts
How this is rated
Good: no active alerts or closuresNo active alerts
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good2 visitor centers
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available20 activities
Park Name
InfoMorristown National Historical Park
Designation
InfoNational Historical Park
State(s)
InfoNJ
Phone
Info973.539.2016
morr_interpretation@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoWashington's Headquarters Museum: Open Thursday-Monday 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Jockey Hollow Visitor Center: Open Thursday-Monday 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Jockey Hollow Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Visitor Center: Washington's Headquarters Museum
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Themes & Topics
InfoArchitecture and Building, American Revolution, Farming and Agriculture + 6 more
Weather Info
InfoWeather in this part of New Jersey is typical of the mid-Atlantic region--a humid continental climate with hot, humid summers and moderately cold winters.
Getting There
InfoMorristown National Historical Park is easiest to see by car. There are four different sites throughout the greater Morristown area. Washington's Headquarters Museum / Ford Mansion and Fort Nonsense a
Location
Info40.7651° N, -74.5346° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website