Morris County Historical Society at Acorn Hall

05/28/2026

On this week in Morris County history...
After a fire destroyed the Canary Cottage in Florham Park, a "tea room" known for its fine dining, dancing, and house orchestra (as well as a few run-ins with prohibition agents), the proprietors quickly found a new location. Reopened on May 25, 1923, the establishment kept the good times rolling through repeal and today is the Park Savoy.

To learn more about the second Canary Cottage, check out this blog: https://morriscountyhistory.org/a-canary-rises-from-the-ashes/

05/26/2026

The most formal room in a 19th-century home, the parlor featured the finest details the homeowner could afford, including lavish furnishings in popular trends of the day

by Erin Feith, Coordinator of Research & Visitor Engagement May 26, 2026 With a long history of being a reception area for guests, the parlor occupied a place of prominence […]

05/22/2026

Looking for ways to celebrate America250? Join MCHS and our partners for our Revolutionary Lecture Series and Morris County Walking Tour Series which continues this June! All tours and lectures are free; pre-registration is required. Check out our website calendar for more information.

Looking for ways to celebrate America250? Join MCHS and our partners for our Revolutionary Lecture Series and Morris County Walking Tour Series which continu...

05/19/2026

In 2025, MCHS began four exterior restoration projects around the Acorn Hall property. The driveway lamp posts, recently completed, and the front yard fence are the final pieces to enable MCHS to better interpret mid-19th-century life in Morristown .

by Amy Curry, Executive Director May 19, 2026 For over a decade, restoration of Acorn Hall has been consistent, addressing projects like the exterior restoration of Acorn Hall, the restoration […]

05/18/2026

Only a few seats left! Join MCHS and MCHC this Wednesday (May 20) at 6:00pm at the Morris County Library for the fifth lecture in our Revolutionary Lecture Series, Community on Tap, as MCHS's F.M. Kirby Curator of Collections Anne Motto discusses the surprisingly varied roles Morris County watering holes played in our local history from the Revolution to the 20th century. FREE program. Pre-registration required. Visit the link below: https://morriscountyhistory.org/event/community-on-tap-morris-county-watering-holes/

05/14/2026

On this week in Morris County history...
Long the central hub of Mendham Township, Mendham Borough’s incorporation on May 15, 1906 was spurred by concerns over available water supply. Residents called for the establishment of a gravity-based system that extended one mile in each direction, setting the boundaries for the new municipality.

To learn more about the historic district at the heart of the borough, check out this week's blog:
https://morriscountyhistory.org/history-marks-the-spot-mendham-borough/

05/13/2026

Join MCHS and MCHC on May 20 at 6:00pm at the Morris County Library for the fifth lecture in our Revolutionary Lecture Series, Community on Tap, as MCHS's F.M. Kirby Curator of Collections Anne Motto discusses the surprisingly varied roles Morris County watering holes played in our local history from the Revolution to the 20th century. FREE program. Space is limited, pre-registration required. Visit the link below to register:

Event to be held at Morris County Library, 30 E Hanover Ave, Whippany, NJ 07981 Morris County Historical Society and Morris County Heritage Commission are pleased to present a Revolutionary […]

05/12/2026

On May 17th, take a walk through Dover’s Blackwell Street Historic District to see local, notable sites and learn more about the early residents who shaped the town’s development with a tour of Orchard Street Cemetery (c. 1851).
FREE. Rain/Shine. Space is limited, pre-registration required. Venue: Orchard Street Cemetery, 44 Chestnut Street, Dover.
Reserve your spot today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blackwell-street-historic-district-orchard-street-cemetery-walking-tour-tickets-1984134675225?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/12/2026

Morris County's 39 municipalities are home to a fascinating tapestry of historic sites. In the 20th blog of this series, we highlight how those in Mendham Borough contribute to the diverse and multifaceted county we live in today.

by Anne Motto, F.M. Kirby Curator of Collections May 12, 2026 Morris County’s 39 municipalities are home to a fascinating tapestry of historic sites recognized on the state and national […]