Fall Walking Tours and Programs Return to Morris County On September 24th, 2022
The Morris County Tourism Bureau is pleased to announce the return of its popular walking tour program for Fall 2022.
Learn about the history, people, and architecture of Morristown with a knowledgeable guide.
These small group, one hour walking tours will run between September 24th and October 29th, 2022. Note: days and times of walking tours vary.
Pre-registration and pre-payment are required, and no walk-ins will be accepted. Tickets cost $25 per person. The programs will sell out, so register early. New this year, each tour participant will receive a $10 Morristown Partnership Gift Certificate redeemable at 200 local restaurants and businesses.
Tickets may be purchased online beginning September 6th. For more information, contact the Morris County Tourism Bureau at 973-631-5151 or click here to contact us.
Fall 2022 Program Schedule:
Saturday, September 24 @ 11:00 AM The Seeing Eye Guide Dogs in Morristown
Saturday, September 24 @ 11:30 AM Morristown Walking Tour “Bones and Stones”
Saturday, October 15 @ 11:00 AM The Seeing Eye Guide Dogs in Morristown
Saturday, October 15 @ 1:30 PM Meet the Stickleys at Craftsman Farms
Saturday, October 22 @ 11:00AM Victorian Morristown Walking Tour
Saturday, October 22 @ 11:30AM Morristown Walking Tour “Bones and Stones” (CANCELED)
Sunday, October 23 @ 2:00 PM Gilded Age Morristown: The Foote Mansion
Saturday, October 29 @ 5:00 PM Halloween at the Whippany Burying Yard
Please note: Day, times and starting points vary. No walk-ins will be accepted. No refunds. Wear weather-appropriate clothes and comfortable shoes. Tours will be held in sun and light drizzle. Tours will be rescheduled in case of severe weather. Service dogs only please. These tours are designed for adults and children over age 12.
Tour Descriptions and Registration Links:
The Seeing Eye Guide Dogs In Morristown
Saturday, October 15th at 11:00 am. Ever wondered about the beautiful guide dogs training around Morristown? They are learning to guide the blind with their future owners. The Seeing Eye has been in Morris County since 1931. You’ll hear about their history, walk around Morristown visiting places important to the Seeing Eye, and have a photo op at the Morris Frank and “Buddy” statue. The tour will begin at the office of the Seeing Eye at 14 Maple Avenue between Market and DeHart Street.
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Meet the Stickleys at Craftsman Farms
Saturday, October 15th at 1:30 pm. Tour the Log House at Craftsman Farms, Gustav Stickley’s early 20th century estate and a National Historic Landmark. Stickley was a leading designer of the Arts and Crafts movement and Craftsman Farms represents the apex of his career. The Log House is the centerpiece of Craftsman Farms’ verdant acreage and was the Stickley’s family home from 1911-1917.Currently, the Stickley Museum is under construction to rebuild the Annex after extensive damage caused by Tropical Storm Isaias in August 2020. This tour is a special opportunity to visit and will be limited to just 15 people at 2352 Route 10 West, Parsippany-Troy Hills.
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Victorian Morristown Walking Tour
Saturday, October 22nd at 11:00am. Stroll by Morristown’s 100 Victorian residences anchored by Macculloch Hall and the Thomas Nast House. Karen Ann Kurlander, a local resident and Victorian lifestyle expert will be your guide. The tour will begin at the Starbucks at the corner of Market and West Park Place.
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Morristown’s Gilded Age: The Foote Mansion and Springbrook Farm
Sunday, October 23rd at 2:00 pm. This popular program begins with a lecture in the Great Room of the Foote Mansion, saved and adapted nearly 90 years ago as the Loyola Retreat Center located at 161 James Street, Morristown. You’ll learn about Morristown’s Gilded Age and tour the mansion and gardens of the largest home ever built in Morristown.
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Halloween in the Whippany Burying Yard
Saturday, October 29th at 5:00 pm. This fun tour of the 1718 Whippany Burying Yard is our annual Halloween party which begins with a torchlight tour of Morris County’s first graveyard and resting place of its earliest settlers. Costumes are encouraged and refreshments will be served. All ages and scary costumes welcome! Park at the Casa de Montecristo Cigar Lounge and Bar at 301 Route 10 East, Whippany, and then walk west to the graveyard.
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Walking Tours Presented in Partnership
