National Landmarks of Morris County

Historic Speedwell, brings the birth of the American Industrial Revolution to life. This National Historic Landmark site is comprised of eight historic structures.  Among these are the home of Stephen Vail, proprietor of the Speedwell Iron Works, restored to the period of 1844-1864, and the Factory Building where Samuel F.B. Morse and Alfred Vail first publicly demonstrated the telegraph.  Exhibits illustrate the history of the iron works and Stephen Vail's connection to the S.S. Savannah, the first steamship to cross the Atlantic.Visit the museum store. 
(Wed.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 12-5 April-Oct., some holiday programming, open by appointment). 
333 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown
973-285-6550
morrisparks.net

Morristown National Historical Park

Cold and starving, 10,000 soldiers camped at Jockey Hollow and endured the worst winter of the Revolutionary War.  While George Washington, quartered at the Ford Mansion, struggled to hold his army and the war together. Morristown National Historical Park tells the story of how America won its independence not in battle but by surviving to continue until final victory.

Morristown National Historical Park is made up of 4 units: The Ford Mansion and Museum, Jockey Hollow, The New Jersey Brigade/Cross Estate Gardens, and Fort Nonsense.

(Daily 9-5, closed on Thanksgiving, December 25 and January 1)

The Ford Mansion is shown only by guided tours which leave from the museum at 11 AM, 1 and 3 PM.

30 Washington Place, Morristown

(973) 539-2016

nps.gov/morr

The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms - This 30-acre National Historic Landmark is the 1911 estate of noted designer, Gustav Stickley, who is internationally known for his multiple roles as lifestyle designer, philosopher, publisher, social critic, and leader of the American Arts and Crafts Movement. The centerpiece of the park-like estate is Stickley’s massive Log House, which is now operated as a historic house museum. Major restoration and refurbishments have recently taken place throughout the property including the sensitive restoration of the master bedroom in the Log House.  The Museum is developing a growing list of educational events and activities and has opened the Log House to the public year-round. A new education room has been opened in the adjoining Annex for the Museum’s expanding series of lectures, programs, Scout workshops, and meetings. Recent refurbishments have also been completed on North Cottage, one of the nine Stickley structures on the site. This charming bungalow is open for special programs and by appointment. 
(year round, Sat. and Sun. 11-4; April 1-Nov. 16th, Sat. and Sun. 11-4, Wed.-Fri. 12-3; Grounds open year round dawn to dusk) 
2352 Route 10 West at Manor Lane, Morris Plains 
973-540-1165
stickleymuseum.org

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Villa Fontana, is a private home built circa 1865 in the Historic District of Morristown, and is the National Historic Landmark home of 19th century political cartoonist Thomas Nast. Nast lived in the home for 30 years beginning in 1872. Nast’s best known images include the Republican Elephant, Democrat Donkey, tall thin Uncle Sam and our current image of Santa Claus. His cartoons were very influential in several Presidential elections.
50 Macculloch Avenue, Morristown 
To learn more about his life and work, visit maccullochhall.org