Morristown National Park To Reopen Indoor Facilities

MORRISTOWN, NJ — Just in time for the nation's birthday, Morristown National Historic Park will reopen three main facilities for visitors. Jockey Hollow Visitor Center, Ford Mansion, and the Washington's Headquarters Museum will open their doors July 2 at limited occupancy.

The buildings will open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday to one-way visitor traffic flow. The stores in Jockey Hollow and the Washington's Headquaters Museum will also reopen July 2.

Certain areas will remain closed though. Visitors won't be able to enter the Ford Mansion's second floor. In the Washington's Headquarters Museum, touchscreens will remain off, and the park orientation film mini theater will stay closed. The park's orientation film will be available in the museum's larger auditorium.

Those who aren't fully vaccinated must continue wearing masks indoors and in crowded outdoor spaces, the park says.

“While adhering to COVID-19 precautions as outlined by the CDC, we are very happy to again welcome visitors inside our museum and visitor buildings," said Park Supintendent Tom Ross. "Our park rangers and volunteers look forward to interacting with visitors and to sharing meaningful experiences at these sites."

More details on National Park Service protocols are available here.

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