JOCKEY HOLLOW
Morristown is the story of an army struggling to survive. During two critical winters, the town sheltered the main encampment of the Continental Army. In 1777 George Washington overcame desertion and disease to rebuilt an army capable of taking the field against William Howe's veteran Redcoats. In 1779-80-the hardest winter in anyone's memory-the military struggle was almost lost amid starvation,nakedness,and mutiny on the bleak hills of jockey Hollow.
Never was the leadership of Wasington more evident as he held together,at a desperate time,the small,ragged army that represented the country's main hope for independence.The Jockey Hollow visitor center is open daily,June through october,from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. . Park buildings are closed on Thanksgiving Day,December 25,and January 1.
ATLANTIC CITY
SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE
* SKYLANDS
(Route 17 past N.Y State line to Sloatsburg Road)
*ACTION PARK
(Route 80 to Route 23N to 94E for 3 miles) |