Each of Morris County's municipalities has something to offer the heritage tourist. There are many highlighting the county’s Revolutionary War-era past, its rich contributions to early Industrial America, the Gilded Age and its emergence in the 20th century as a cradle of innovation in the pharmaceutical & telecommunications industries. Home to America’s first national historical park, dedicated to preserving the history of General George Washington and the Continental Army who camped locally in the winters of 1777 and 1779-80.
Take a leisurely walk along some of Morristown's historical streets and view some of the buildings that make Morristown famous. Would you like to see where Thomas Nast, the famous cartoonist, lived and created the image of Santa Claus? Are you curious to see some of the grave sites of prominent founders of Morristown? Would you like to learn more about local history and architecture? Start the Virtual Walking Tour on your PC!
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