Jockey Hollow

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Jockey Hollow is a unit of Morristown National Historical Park in New Jersey. It was used as an encampment by the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.[1]

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[edit] Facilities

  • Washington's Headquarters - Ford Mansion. Tours are given daily at 10 & 11 a.m., 1, 2, 3, & 4 p.m. Closed for approximately 18 months due to major renovations.
  • Jockey Hollow Visitor Center Open All Year 9 - 5
  • Ford Mansion Tours 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m.. The Ford Mansion is available by guided tour only. Tours begin at the Visitor Services Trailer.
  • Wick House: Daily, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Except when closed at lunch due to staff shortages and when school programs conducted; call for availability). House features a self-guided tour with a park employee in period dress.

In the event of severe inclement weather conditions local radio stations WMTR (1250 a.m. and WDHA (105.5 FM) will post closure notification of snow emergencies and delayed openings on their web site at http://www.wmtram.com or at http://www.wdhafm.com

[edit] Fees

  • Free - Nature Trail / Outside Exhibits
  • $4.00 - 7 Days
  • $15.00 - Annual

[edit] Activities

  • Biking
  • Bird Watching
  • Hiking
  • Interpretive Programs
  • Snow Skiing
  • Childrens Junior Ranger Program

[edit] References

  1. ^ National Park Service: Morristown National Historical Park

[edit] External links