Jockey Hollow Spring Encampment

Partner Event
April 19, 2026 @ 9:15 AM - 4:00 PM EDT

Morristown National Historical Park
Morristown, NJ 07960

The special event focuses on the life and times of soldiers and civilians during the Revolutionary War. It's
an event full of activities for the whole family. Highlights for the weekend include demonstrations in camp of
cooking, sewing, and other camp chores, military maneuvers/musket firing and a special 鈥渃hildren鈥檚
muster鈥 where children can learn to drill and march like Revolutionary soldiers.

Sunday, April 19
Schedule of Events

9:15 a.m. 鈥 18th-Century Divine Service
10:00 a.m. 鈥 Camp Opens
10:00 a.m. 鈥 Hike to the Soldiers鈥 Huts (meets behind the Wick House)
12:30 p.m. 鈥 Inspection of the Troops & Military Drill
1:00 p.m. 鈥 Firing Demonstration & Drill
1:30 p.m. 鈥 Children鈥檚 Muster
3:00 p.m. 鈥 Firing Demonstration & Drill
4:00 p.m. 鈥 Camp Closes

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

鈥 Carpenter at work
鈥 Laundry and camp chores
鈥 Petty sutlery (trade and supplies)
鈥 18th-century medicine and surgery
鈥 Military chaplain or minister
鈥 General George Washington and Martha Washington in camp

Contact
Morristown National Historical Park