The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial strives to encourage and foster patriotism and provide recognition of the sacrifices, courage and valor of the New Jersey veterans of the Vietnam Era. The Memorial honors the sacrifices made by New Jersey residents who gave their lives while serving in Southeast Asia and, at the same time, pays tribute to all who have served. The Memorial is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week at no charge.
The Vietnam Era Museum & Educational Center strives to encourage and foster a thorough understanding of the Vietnam Era including the political, historical, social, cultural and military aspects that affected the United States, more particularly New Jersey. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Regular admission is $5 for adults, $3 for senior citizens and students and free for veterans, active military and children ages ten and under. Guided tours of the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial and Vietnam Era Museum & Educational Center are available to any group of 15 or more people. These guided tours are led by Vietnam veteran volunteers who share their personal experiences. Guided tours must be arranged in advance.
The Vietnam Era Museum & Educational Center welcomes more than 14,000 visitors a year. The two largest audiences are veterans and school students. The Museum and Educational Center was planned to augment the Memorial and help visitors gain a better understanding of the war in Southeast Asia and the surrounding political strife in America. It complements the solemnity of the Memorial with a dynamic and lively learning environment.
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm is a preserved area, located on Kahdena Road in Morristown. In 1979, Caroline Foster donated the farm to the Morris County Park Commission to be preserved as a "living historical farm."
Fosterfields is a working farm, using the tools, techniques and materials of a turn-of-the-century farm. The site offers numerous reservable meeting rooms, group tours, school programs, special events, summer camp programs and more. You can check the main website for details on the farm or call to schedule an event or trip to the site.
The Morris Museum is dedicated to helping individuals enjoy and understand natural and physical sciences, history and the performing arts. It hosts a variety of exhibitions, performances, educational programs, workshops, school field trips and family events. The museum features a collection of more than 40,000 objects, including fine art, dolls, science objects and decorative items. Music boxes, books and other items are available for purchase at the on-site gift shop. All visitors enjoy free admission Thursdays from 5pm to 8pm.
More than 300 years of history are explored in the Morris Plains Borough Museum. Its collection includes historic photographs, maps, postcards, clothing, artifacts and artwork. Among the Museum's most prized possessions are a squirrel-tail-style fire pump, used by the borough's first fire department.
The Morris Plains Museum's stated mission is to "connect the past to the present and make Morris Plains's vibrant history tangible, relevant and meaningful for today's community and for generations to come."
The Morris Plains Museum dates back to 1974. It has been in its present location since 2005.
Acorn Hall, an historic house and museum, has served as the headquarters for the Morris County Historical Society since 1971. As a museum it features a number of collections and exhibitions and provides resources on Victorian Morristown as well as the house's own history with the Schermerhorn and Crane-Hone families. It also houses the Learned T. (Dag) Bulman, a resource for professionals and students.