Morristown NHP

 After visiting Fort Mott, my next stop was Morristown National Historic Park.  After surprising the British at Princeton and Trenton, the Continental Army under the command of General George Washington moved to winter quarters in Morristown, NJ in January 1777. With the British army less than 30 miles away, the Morristown winter encampment provided an excellent defense against an attack from the British.
  Morristown, NJ was utilized as winter quarters again in 1779-1790 however, this time conditions were not as pleasant as they were in 1777 as the name giving this time indicates, "The Starving Time". December of 1779 saw the worst winter in recorded history in a centers. Over 20 snowstorms covered the hills and blocked vital roads which brought much need supplies to the army.
  The encampment covers all of ground, with Washington's Headquarters located in Morristown several miles away from the army. Each brigade, Continental Army, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania had a separate encampment far removed from the headquarters located at the Ford Mansion.
 If you like to hike there are many trails to enjoy and explore.

 

George Washington's HDQ's

Wick House, General St Clair's HDQ's

 

General George Washington