04/13/2026
Visit the encampment in Jockey Hollow this weekend.
Witness history come to life with musket demonstrations, kids’ muster, historic hikes and a glimpse into what camp life was like for the Continental Army when it was camped in Morristown.
This year’s annual Spring Encampment Weekend celebrates America 250, the semiquincentennial anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Highlights of the weekend include musket demonstrations, children’s drill, 18th century carpentry and other skills and a hike to the soldiers’ huts.
All events are free and open to the public.
Join us April 18 -19 at Jockey Hollow, located at 586 Tempe Wick Road, Morristown, NJ 07960
The event schedule is as follows:
Saturday, April 18
10:00 a.m. – Camp Opens
10:30 a.m. – Guided Hike to the Bettin Monument
11:00 a.m. – Inspection of the Troops & Military Drill
1:00 p.m. – Firing Demonstration & Drill
1:30 p.m. – Children’s Muster
3:00 p.m. – General Washington’s Grand Review & Firing Demonstration
4:00 p.m. – Visitor Center Closes (Park grounds open until sunset)
Sunday, April 19th
9:15 a.m. – 18th-Century Divine Service
10:00 a.m. – Camp Opens
10:00 a.m. – Hike to the Soldiers’ Huts (meets behind the Wick House)
12:30 p.m. – Inspection of the Troops & Military Drill
1:00 p.m. – Firing Demonstration & Drill
1:30 p.m. – Children’s Muster
3:00 p.m. – Firing Demonstration & Drill
4:00 p.m. – Camp Closes
Image description: Reenactors in 18th century military clothing stand with muskets ready for inspection.
📸: NPS Photo
