Morristown National Historical Park, a Military Capital of the American Revolution

Morristown’s quiet valleys became the unlikely headquarters of the Continental Army in the bitter winter of 1777, after George Washington’s daring victories at Trenton and Princeton turned the tide of the Revolution. This guide walks listeners through the cramped, snow‑covered encampments where weary soldiers rested beneath towering hills, and reveals how the town’s modest farms, ironworks, and early industry supported a fledgling nation at a critical moment. By following Washington’s march from Princeton to the makeshift base at Pluckemin and then into the woods of Morristown, the narrative captures the urgency and resilience that defined the army’s first major winter stay.

Beyond the battlefield, the handbook paints a vivid picture of the village itself—its 50‑odd buildings, the bustling courthouse green, the historic Ford Mansion that served as Washington’s headquarters, and the pioneering powder mill on the Whippany River. Listeners will discover how the landscape, architecture, and everyday life of Morristown intertwined with the larger struggle for independence, offering a rich, on‑the‑ground perspective of a pivotal chapter in American history.