Morristown, NJ Attractions

Acorn Hall, the headquarters of the Morris County Historical Society, was built in 1853 and dramatically remodeled in the Victorian Italianate style in 1860. It is decorated largely with furnishings from the two families who lived there between 1853 and 1971. There is normally a special exhibit focusing on local history or the nineteenth century in the museum's exhibit gallery; these change periodically.

The farm represents the years 1880 to 1910. The Willows is located here, it was built by Civil War General Joseph Warren Revere, grandson of Paul Revere. Period furnishings and household items tell of life in those historic times. Farm animals and demonstrations of late 19th century farming are featured.

The Frelinghuysen Arboretum was formerly known as Whippany Farm, the summer home of the George G. Frelinghuysen family. This Colonial Revival home was completed in 1891 and features Ionic columns, Federal urns and a Palladian window.

Historic Speedwell was part of the estate of Stephen Vail, owner of the Speedwell Iron Works. Visitors can also walk through exhibits in the L'Hommedieu House, Carriage House, Granary and Vail Factory. The first telegraph was developed at the Vail Factory by Samuel F.B. Morse and Alfred Vail.

Morris Museum houses over 48,000 objects such as fine arts, anthropology, geology, decorative arts, history, and natural sciences. The Children's Collection includes 19th and 20th century toys, children's furniture, and examples of European and American dolls.

Schuyler-Hamilton House is the colonial home of Dr. Jabez Campfield, Revolutionary War doctor. In 1779, Dr. Campfield lent the property to General Washington's personal physician, Dr. John Cochran. Mrs. Cochran was the sister of Mrs. Elizabeth Schuyler, wife of General Philip Schuyler of Albany, New York, all of whom, with children and servants, were billeted in this house at periods during 1779-1780. A collection of tiger maple pieces in keeping with the style 1770-1812 are featured.