Morris Co. History

Do you have a passion for local history? Please consider supporting @MCHSAcornHall and its mission to preserve and promote Morris County, NJ history: John Johnston's 1886 "St. Cecilia" memorial stained glass window to Mary Hone (nee Crane). morriscountyhistory.org/donate/ #GivingTuesday

Searching for the perfect gift? MCHS's Gallery gift shop at Acorn Hall features Morris County-themed books, reproduction maps, and prints from our collection. Why not stop by on Sunday,1-4pm! #MorrisCountyHistoricalSociety, #AcornHall, #NJ, #MuseumStoreSunday, #shopmuseumstores

Chatham Township Historical Society extends an invitation to a special Zoom presentation this Sunday, November 21st. #MorrisCountyHistoricalSociety, #ChathamTownshipHistoricalSociety, #NJ, #historicpreservation, #architecture

MCHS at Acorn Hall is Stop #23 on Morris County Tourism Bureau's new Historic Morristown Walking Tour and Beyond! The tour is also available as a download to a smartphone from Apple and Google! morristownwalkingtour.stqry.app/tour/1151 #morriscountyhistoricalsocietynj, #acornhallnj, #WalkingTour

There's still time to enter! MCHS's "Historic Morris County" Photo Contest, extended to May 28, 2021! For info: morriscountyhistory.org/programs-event… #morriscountyhistoricalsocietynj, #acornhallnj, #MorrisCountyNJ, #photos, #localhistory, #NJ, #getoutside

Discover something new this weekend! Support the "Pathways of History" event on May 1 and 2; Noon to 4pm. For info: pathwaysofhistorynj.net. MCHS's "Historic Morris County" Photo Contest, enter now to May 14, 2021. morriscountyhistory.org/programs-event… #MorrisCountyHistoryNJ,#outdoors,#photos

Frame your favorite Morris County historic site! Enter MCHS's "Historic Morris County" photo contest, now to May 14, 2021. For info: morriscountyhistory.org/programs-event… #morriscountyhistoricalsocietynj, #acornhallnj, #MorrisCountyNJ, #photos, #localhistory, #NJ, #getoutside

Reflect on Morris County's fascinating history! Enter MCHS's "Historic Morris County" photo contest now to May 14, 2021. For info: morriscountyhistory.org/programs-event… #MorrisCountyNJ, #PHOTOS, #localhistory, #getoutside, #NJ

Put a little Spring in your step...it's a great time to discover Morris County's rich and diverse history! Enter MCHS's "Historic Morris County" photo contest now to May 14, 2021. For info: morriscountyhistory.org/programs-event… #MorrisCountyNJ, #PHOTOS, #localhistory, #getoutside

Reach for new heights! Enter MCHS's "Historic Morris County," a juried photo contest celebrating Morris County's rich and diverse history. Now open for submissions to May 14, 2021! For information: morriscountyhistory.org/programs-event… #MorrisCountyNJ, #photography, #localhistory, #getoutside

This year, MCHS celebrates 75 years! Learn about all the great things happening in 2021. morriscountyhistory.org/mchs-anniversa…

Join MCHS on Wednesday, January 27 at 12 noon for a Free Zoom presentation on the history of the 1886 St. Cecilia Window, and its conservation. To register, email MCHSAcornHall@gmail.com. #MorrisCountyHistoricalSocietyNJ, #AcornHallNJ, #NJ, #stainedglasswindow, #history, #artwork

Augustus Crane, Jr., who grew up at Acorn Hall, was a member of the floor committee for the inauguration of Grover Cleveland. Before FDR, inaugurations were held in March and MCHS has souvenirs in its archives from the ceremony and ball he attended on March 4, 1885.

With the ratification of the 18th Amendment on January 16, 1919 and passage of the Volstead Act later that year, Prohibition took full effect, but that doesn't mean alcohol stopped flowing in Morris County. morriscountyhistory.org/prohibition-sp…

Edward Kranich (1826-1891), noted NJ landscape artist, painted many scenes around Morristown between 1850 and 1860. His painting of The Sycamores (home of the Bonsall family), c.1860 will be highlighted in our upcoming exhibit A Storied Past: History That Made Morris County.

What does the morning light reveal to you? Enter MCHS's Historic Morris County, a juried photo contest celebrating Morris County's rich and diverse history. For information: morriscountyhistory.org/programs-event… #MorrisCountyNJ, #photography, #localhistory, #getoutside

Learn about all the new online offerings from blogs to Zoom programs we have planned for 2021. Help us celebrate this exciting anniversary year! morriscountyhistory.org/in-2021-morris…

Check out our first blog of 2021! morriscountyhistory.org/for-the-record/

Happy Holidays from MCHS! We look forward to seeing you in 2021. In the meantime, enjoy a special look at our Christmas decorations when they look their very best... by candlelight! youtube.com/watch?v=t98pQi…

@macculloch_hall Thanks so much @macculloch_hall!

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