Morristown National Historical Park - National Park Directory

The Wick House surrounded by colorful fall leaves

The Wick House in the fall.

The front facade of the Washington's Headquarters Museum, which was designed in 1933 to look similar to Washington's Mt Vernon home.

Four replica wooden soldier huts on a hillside in winter

These replica soldier huts represent the location of the Pennsylvania Brigade encampment site in Jockey Hollow

The Cross Estate mansion in the springtime

The Cross Estate property was the site of the New Jersey Brigade winter encampement in 1779-1780. Today the encampment site is preserved while the estate is host to several beautiful gardens.

View of the front facede of the Jockey Hollow Visitor Center--a dark brown brick buildings

View of the front facade of the Jockey Hollow Visitor Center

Garden with flowers and plants and 18th century farm house in background

A 18th century style kitchen garden with vegetables and herbs

White georgian/colonial building with statue of officer on horse in foreground

The Ford Mansion where General Washington headquartered during the winter of 1779-80

Fort Nonsense--the site of an earthen fort during the American Revolution-offers a view toward New York City

A white colonial building with snow in the foreground and a blue sky and trees in the background

The Ford Mansion was the headquarters for General George Washington during the "Hard Winter" of 1779-1780

Photos: National Park Service

About Morristown National Historical Park

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.

Plan a Visit

NPS DesignationNational Historical Park

Park State / Territory MembershipNew Jersey

Current Alerts2

Visitor Centers2

Campgrounds0

Things To Do5

Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.

Weather & Conditions

Weather 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.

NPS Reference Location

Park state / territory membership: New Jersey. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.

Operating Hours

Washington'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.

Friday9:30AM - 4:30PM

Monday9:30AM - 4:30PM

Saturday9:30AM - 4:30PM

Sunday9:30AM - 4:30PM

Thursday9:30AM - 4:30PM

TuesdayClosed

WednesdayClosed

Activities

Arts and CultureBikingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHikingFront-Country HikingHorse TrekkingHorseback RidingLiving HistoryReenactmentsHistoric Weapons DemonstrationFirst Person InterpretationJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPark Film

Current Alerts

Fort Nonsense Closure – September 26, 2026

Fort Nonsense is closed until further notice due to numerous downed trees resulting from recent weather. The closure is in place to protect visitors and staff while park crews assess conditions and begin cleanup efforts. Check back for updates before planning your visit.

Temporary Closure of the Llyod W. Smith Gallery in the Museum

The Llyod W. Smith Gallery will be closed temporarily due to construction. All other exhibits will remain open.

Getting There

Morristown 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 are located in Morristown. The Jockey Hollow unit with its visitor center and historic Wick House; and the New Jersey Brigade Area are both about 6 miles south of Morristown, Detailed directions can be found on the park website.

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