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Morris County Historical Society

Morris County Historical Society
68 Morris Avenue
973-267-3465

Our Mission

Morris County Historical Society preserves and promotes the history of Morris County, New Jersey.

Since 1971, MCHS has been headquartered at Acorn Hall, an 1853 Victorian Italianate country home. MCHS operates the Hall as a house museum and uses its extensive collections and archive holdings to produce exhibitions and programs related to local and state history.


Upcoming Events at Morris County Historical Society

Bagpipes in the Backyard

Sunday, Jun 16, 2024 from 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Morristown, NJ
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Recent News

Exhibition - The Creations of A Morristown Irish Dressmaker, February 2024

Mrs. R.F. (Catherine) Dempsey (1850-1931) in many ways broke the pattern of a turn-of-the-century dressmaker. Her longevity alone was unusual, with a career that spanned at least 40 years, marriage, and children. Like many of her local colleagues…

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