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Morris County Heritage Commission We facilitate understanding and preservation of Morris County’s diverse history.

10/28/2026
10/28/2026

Do you remember the game "Voice of the Mummy," from Milton Bradley? Here's a news clipping from October 28, 1971 edition of the "Kinnelon Times" newspaper (1965 - 1976).

10/28/2026

by Anne Motto, F.M. Kirby Curator of Collections October 27, 2026 Founded in 1855, Evergreen Cemetery was initially formed from 25 acres donated by George T. Cobb, later Morristown’s first […]

10/27/2026

✨ How Tall Was George Washington? ✨
A reproduction of George Washington’s 1789 inaugural night suit can offer some surprising clues! 🔍 The original silk suit was worn by Washington on the evening of his inauguration in 1789.

Washington is estimated to have stood roughly 6 feet 2–3 inches tall, with a chest measurement of about 42 inches and a waist measurement of 34–38 inches. To help put those measurements into perspective, take a look at our photo of Ranger Hazel, who stands 6 feet 3 inches tall, next to the reproduction.

👉 Come see the suit—and compare its size for yourself—at the Washington Headquarters Museum!



📸 NPS Photo

10/27/2026

📅 NEW DATE: November 7

Morris County’s Living History event has been rescheduled for Saturday, November 7!

Mark your calendars and stay tuned as we share more information about the rescheduled event, including updated event details and programming.

We look forward to bringing history back to life in Morristown this November!

Learn more and check back for updates:
https://bit.ly/4rUaS4e

10/27/2026

Saturday, Nov. 14 from 11 am - 2 pm, the State Museum will host a special free family event & book signing as part of the Museum's 250th celebration and in recognition of Veterans Day. The book, "Grace Banker and Her Hello Girls Answer the Call," tells the story of Banker (1892-1960), a native of Passaic, NJ and a Distinguished Service Medal recipient. Grace served during World War I as the Chief Operator of the United States Signal Corps. Her uniform and medals are featured in the exhibition, The Power to Change: Revolutionary Stories from the New Jersey State Archives. For more information visit the Museum Calendar https://www.nj.gov/state/museum/calendar.shtml

10/27/2026
10/26/2026
10/26/2026

On Tuesday 10/27 at 7pm, retired Mt. Olive history teacher Thomas DeVoe will give a talk on life as a Revolutionary War soldier based on the experiences of his own ancestors. Mr. DeVoe's presentation will take place in the Library's lower level Meeting Room.

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Cedar Knolls, NJ

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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