Morris County heritage tourism walking tours

Summer Walking Tours

Summer Walking Tours Return

on June 25, 2022

The Morris County Tourism Bureau is pleased to announce the return of its popular summer walking tour program for Summer 2022.

Learn about the history, people, and architecture of Morristown with a knowledgeable guide.

Returning after a pandemic hiatus, these small group, 45-minute tours will take place outdoors and run between June 25 and August 13, 2022. Note: days and times of walking tours vary.

Pre-registration and pre-payment are required, and no walk-ins will be accepted. Tickets are $25 per person and include a $10 Gift Certificate to Shop Local in Morristown Courtesy of a Partnership between the Morris County Tourism Bureau and the Morristown Partnership

The tours will sell out, so register early.

Tickets may be purchased online beginning June 15th. For more information, contact the Morris County Tourism Bureau at 973-631-5151 or click here to contact us.

Summer 2022 Walking Tour Schedule:

Tour Descriptions and Registration Links:

Morristown Walking Tour “Bones and Stones”

Saturday, June 25th at 11:00 am. Visit highlights of the Morristown Historic District, beginning with the 1827 Courthouse and ending in the historic 1733 graveyard. Guide is Carol Barkin of the Morris County Tourism Bureau and member of the Morristown Historic Preservation Commission.  This tour will repeat on Wednesday, July 13th and Saturday, August 13th at 11 am.  Tours will begin at 6 Court Street, Morristown.

Colonial Morristown Walking Tour

Colonial Morristown Walking Tour

Saturday, July 9th at 10:00 am.  Tour the sites in downtown Morristown associated with the Revolutionary War and Morristown’s Colonial-era history including the 1715 Morristown Green.  Guide is Pat Sanftner of the Morristown D.A.R.  The tour will begin at the stone bench in the center of the Morristown Green.

Morristown Walking Tour “Bones and Stones”

Wednesday, July 13th at 11:00 am. Visit highlights of the Morristown Historic District, beginning with the 1827 Courthouse and ending in the historic 1733 graveyard. Guide is Carol Barkin of the Morris County Tourism Bureau and member of the Morristown Historic Preservation Commission.  This tour will repeat on Saturday, August 13th at 11 am.  Tours will begin at 6 Court Street, Morristown.

Victorian Morristown Walking Tour

Victorian Morristown Walking Tour

Saturday, July 23rd at 11:00 am.  Stroll by Morristown’s 100 Victorian residences anchored by Macculloch Hall and the Thomas Nast House.  Guide is Karen Ann Kurlander, a local resident and Victorian lifestyle expert.  This tour will repeat on Saturday, August 6th at 11 am.  Tours will begin at the Starbucks at the corner of Market and West Park Place.

Secrets and Lore of Morristown Walking Tour

Secrets and Lore of Morristown Walking Tour

Saturday, July 30th at 11:00 am.  Discover some little-known and quirky history in downtown Morristown with guide Bonnie-Lynn Nadzeika, author of “Morristown-A Postcard History.”  Tour will begin at 6 Court Street, Morristown.

Victorian Morristown Walking Tour

Victorian Morristown Walking Tour

Saturday, August 6th at 11:00 am.  Stroll by Morristown’s 100 Victorian residences anchored by Macculloch Hall and the Thomas Nast House. Guide is Karen Ann Kurlander, a local resident and Victorian lifestyle expert.  Tours will begin at the Starbucks at the corner of Market and West Park Place.

Morristown Walking Tour “Bones and Stones”

Saturday, August 13th at 11:00 am. Visit highlights of the Morristown Historic District, beginning with the 1827 Courthouse and ending in the historic 1733 graveyard.  Guide is Carol Barkin of the Morris County Tourism Bureau and member of the Morristown Historic Preservation Commission.  Tour will begin at 6 Court Street, Morristown.

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