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Jockey Hollow Spring Encampment


  • Jockey Hollow 35 Knox Hill Road Morristown, NJ, 07960 United States (map)

The annual commemoration of the Continental Army persevering through the Hard Winter of 1779-1780!

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)

Camp Life in Action
Ongoing Both Days | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Throughout the weekend, interpreters and reenactors present continuous demonstrations reflecting daily life in a Continental Army encampment. Visitors are welcome to explore and engage at any time.

Highlights include:

  • Carpenter at work

  • Laundry and camp chores

  • Petty sutlery (trade and supplies)

  • 18th-century medicine and surgery

  • Military chaplain or minister

  • General George Washington and Martha Washington in camp

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RevNJ Race Series @Red Bank