Discover Historical Tours
in Morris County, NJ
Step back in time with historical tours in Morris County, NJ, where preserved landmarks, house museums, and self-guided experiences bring the region’s past to life. From Revolutionary War headquarters and Industrial Revolution sites to Victorian communities and arts-and-crafts heritage, these organizations offer engaging ways to explore local history across the county.
The Pathways of History
The Pathways of History is Morris County’s premier FREE, self-guided weekend tour of museums and historic sites. This family-friendly experience invites visitors to explore all-volunteer history organizations across the county, featuring fee-free museums, unique collections, and the local stories that bring Morris County’s past to life.
General Admission: Free
Morris County Historical Society
The Morris County Historical Society preserves and promotes the rich history of Morris County from its headquarters at Acorn Hall, a Civil War–era mansion built in 1853. Through exhibitions, archives, and public programs, the Society brings local history to life while stewarding one of the county’s most significant historic house museums and collections.
Phone: 973-267-3465
Email: MCHSAcornHall@gmail.com
Acorn Hall Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 11 AM – 4 PM, Sundays, 1 – 4 PM
General Admission: Adults: $8, Seniors: $7, Students: $5, Members: Free, Children 12 & Under: Free
The Stickley Museum
The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms celebrates the ideals of Gustav Stickley and the American Arts and Crafts movement through preserved buildings, landscapes, and exhibitions. Set on 30 historic acres, the site includes the Log House, cottages, and farm structures, inviting visitors to explore the connection between design, craftsmanship, and the natural environment—plus a visit to the reopened Craftsman Shop featuring handcrafted goods.
Phone: 973-540-0311
Email: info@stickleymuseum.org
Museum Hours: Friday – Sunday, accessible exclusively through guided tours
The Craftsman Shop Hours: Friday – Sunday, 11 AM – 4 PM
Macculloch Hall
Macculloch Hall Historical Museum offers a window into everyday American life in Morristown from the early 19th century through the mid-20th century. Built in 1810, this Federal-style mansion features period rooms, rotating exhibitions, and nationally significant collections—including works by political cartoonist Thomas Nast—alongside beautifully preserved gardens that are open to the public year-round.
Phone: 973-538-2404
Museum Hours: Saturday – Sunday, 12 – 4 PM, or weekdays by appointment
General Admission: Adults: $10, Seniors: $8, Students (17-25): $8, Children (5-17): $5, Members: Free, Children 5 & Under: Free
Garden Hours: Daily, 8 AM to dusk
General Admission: Free
Mount Tabor Historical Society
The Mount Tabor Historical Society invites visitors to experience a unique post–Civil War community known for its charming Victorian-style cottages. At the heart of the site is the J. Smith Richardson History House, a preserved Camp Meeting Cottage Museum that offers a glimpse into 19th-century summer life and the traditions that shaped Mount Tabor’s historic roots.
Phone: 973-975-0001
Email: mths@mounttabornj.org
Hours: Second Sunday of each month, 12 – 4 PM, or by appointment
General Admission: Free
Boonton Historical Society
The Boonton Historical Society and Museum preserves and shares Boonton’s rich history, from its 18th-century roots to its industrial growth along the Morris Canal. Housed in the landmark John Taylor Building, the museum features exhibits and programs that highlight the town’s cultural, architectural, and industrial heritage while connecting visitors to Boonton’s past and present.
Phone: 973-402-8840
Email: info@boonton.org
Hours: First and third Sunday of each month, 1 – 4 PM, or by appointment
Ford Mansion – Washington’s Headquarters
The Ford Mansion offers a guided look into Morristown’s Revolutionary War history. Built just before the war, the mansion served as George Washington’s headquarters during the harsh winter encampment of 1779. Today, visitors can explore the furnished rooms on National Park Service–led tours that bring Washington’s stay—and daily life of the era—to life.
Phone: 973-539-2016
Hours: Thursday – Sunday, 11 AM, 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM
General Admission: Free
Historic Speedwell
Historic Speedwell is the “Birthplace of the Telegraph,” where Morristown played a key role in the Industrial Revolution. Preserved buildings and landscapes bring mid-19th-century life to life at the former Speedwell Iron Works, where Alfred Vail and Samuel F.B. Morse perfected the electromagnetic telegraph in 1838.
Phone: 973-285-6550
Hours: Thursday & Saturday, 10 AM – 3 PM
General Admission: $5 per person, 5 and under free of charge
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