Morris County Heritage Commission

06/12/2026

You still have the chance to submit your photos!

Weekend plans? We’ve got you covered! Step back in time with our Then & Now Photo Challenge—share your photos and you might win a $50 gift card! Check out the details at this link:

https://ow.ly/wa6750YVSgr

Morris County Government
Morris County Heritage Commission

06/12/2026

🇺🇸 Celebrate Independence Day at Morristown National Historical Park! 🇺🇸

Join us on July 4th for a special Reading of the Declaration of Independence and a day of family-friendly activities honoring our nation's founding.

📍 Location: 30 Washington Place, Morristown, NJ 07960
🎟️ FREE Admission

✨ Event Highlights:
• Warm-Up for the Declaration
• Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence
• Junior Ranger Programs
• Ford Mansion Open House

Bring your family and friends to experience history, patriotism and community at one of America's most significant Revolutionary War sites.

For more information:
🌐 Visit the park website
📞 973-539-2016 ext. 210



📸: NPS Photo
Image Description: Ranger Winslow, dressed in colonial-era clothing and a tricorn hat, stands at a wooden podium with a microphone, reading the Declaration of Independence at a Fourth of July event.

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

Join us on Main Street in Chester, NJ, for a day of colonial crafts, live demonstrations, music, and Revolutionary-era fun during America’s 250th Celebration on June 14th.

Experience blacksmithing, basket weaving, colonial games, history walks, and more as we celebrate the people, traditions, and stories that shaped our nation 250 years ago. Perfect for families, history lovers, and anyone looking to celebrate America’s milestone anniversary. 🇺🇸

06/10/2026

Fosterfields, Historic Speedwell and Cooper Gristmill are now open! Check out https://www.morrisparks.net/things-to-do/calendar/ for various activities or check here for updates!

06/09/2026

We are a Blue Star Museum!

METC is pleased once again to participate in Blue Star Museums, a program that provides free admission to currently serving U.S. military personnel and their families during the summer. The 2026 program began on Armed Forces Day, May 16, and will end on Labor Day, September 7.

Come enjoy So You Say You Want a Revolution, now in our Main Gallery.

06/08/2026

The Heritage Commission has released a Spring edition of the Heritage Review newsletter!

This edition includes changes with the Commission, showcasing the 70th anniversary of the Morris County Park Commission, and the Court-Martial trial of Benedict Arnold at Dickerson Tavern in Morristown. Paper copies of this edition are also available at Morris County Library and your local libraries.

View the newsletter digitally here:https://www.morriscountynj.gov/files/content/public/v/43/departments/heritage-commission/mchc-spring-2026-newsletter-final.pdf

Or catch up on any previous editions here: https://www.morriscountynj.gov/Departments/Heritage-Commission/Heritage-Commission-Newsletters

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