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FORD MANSION Day
THE UPSTAIRS HALL As you enter the hall, notice the three Pennsylvania low-back Windsor chairs, circa 1750. These In this large hallway most of the winter's social activities are the earliest known American- took place. According to family tradition, the large camp chest style Windsor. to your left was left by Washington as a gift to Mrs. Ford. The folding cot would have been used by "Will," Washington's favorite servant, who as a matter of custom, slept close to the WASHINGTON'S CONFERENCE AND DINING ROOM General's bedroom. In this room the daily activities of Washington's staff were . Proceed to the next room on performed. Washington also used this room to meet with your left. officers and citizens. At 3 p.m. daily, Washington, Mrs. Washington, his staff, and guests began the main meal of the FORD MANSION day. At least three courses were served, and the meal took in THE AIDES' AND GUESTS' ROOM excess of two hours to consume. But much of that time was used to informally discuss military topics, such as supply, Most of Washington's aides slept in this room as evidenced by recruitment, and strategy for the spring campaign. the number of folding cots and traveling chests. However, when important guests came to the House, the aides moved Of special interest is the Chippendale desk thought to have into other quarters. In May of 1780, LaFayette stayed here as been here during the winter of 1779-80. Also observe the had the Spanish Ambassador Don Juan De Miralles. Chippendale mirror, a Ford family piece, with a Phoenix bird Unfortunately, De Miralles died while here as a guest of the arising from the top. -
Cultural Landscapes Inventory, Jockey Hollow, Morristown National
National Park Service Cultural Landscapes Inventory 1999 Jockey Hollow Morristown National Historical Park Table of Contents Inventory Unit Summary & Site Plan Concurrence Status Geographic Information and Location Map Management Information National Register Information Chronology & Physical History Analysis & Evaluation of Integrity Condition Treatment Bibliography & Supplemental Information Jockey Hollow Morristown National Historical Park Inventory Unit Summary & Site Plan Inventory Summary The Cultural Landscapes Inventory Overview: CLI General Information: Purpose and Goals of the CLI The Cultural Landscapes Inventory (CLI), a comprehensive inventory of all cultural landscapes in the national park system, is one of the most ambitious initiatives of the National Park Service (NPS) Park Cultural Landscapes Program. The CLI is an evaluated inventory of all landscapes having historical significance that are listed on or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, or are otherwise managed as cultural resources through a public planning process and in which the NPS has or plans to acquire any legal interest. The CLI identifies and documents each landscape’s location, size, physical development, condition, landscape characteristics, character-defining features, as well as other valuable information useful to park management. Cultural landscapes become approved CLIs when concurrence with the findings is obtained from the park superintendent and all required data fields are entered into a national database. In addition, -
The Revolutionary Struggle in New Jersey, 1776-1783
The Revolutionary Struggle in New jersey, 1776-1783 LEWIS F. OWEN NEW JERSEY'S REVOLUTIONARY EXPERIENCE Larry R. Gerlach, Edito.r This series of publications is dedicated to the memory of Alfred E. Driscoll, governor of New Jersey from 1947 to 1954, in grateful tribute to his lifelong support of the study and teaching of the history of New Jersey and the United States. He was a member of the New Jersey Historical Commission from 1970 until his death on March 9, 1975. The Revolutionary Struggle in New Jersey, 1776-1783 LEWIS F. OWEN New jersey Historical Commission library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data Owen, Lewis F The Revolutionary struggle in New Jersey, 1776-1783. (New Jersey's Revolutionary experience; 16) Bibliography: p. SUMMARY: Beginning with the British invasion of Gravesend Bay, Long Island, in August, 1 776, traces the ensuing military events which occurred in New Jersey until the end of the Revolutionary War. 1. New Jersey-History-Revolution, 1775-1783. [l. New Jersey History-Revolution, 1775-1783] l. Title. II. Series. E263.N5N78 no. 16 974.9'03s [974.9'03] 76-19072 Price: $.50 Designed by Peggy Lewis and Lee R. Parks Copyright "1975 by the New Jersey Historical Commission. All rights re served. Printed in the United States of America THE NEW JERSEY HISTORICAL COMMISSION is an official agency of the state of New Jersey, in the division of the State Library, Archives and History, Department of Education. Fred G. Burke, Commis sioner, Ralph H. Lataille, Deputy Commissioner. 113 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08625 John T. -
A Crucible of the American Revolution
Morris town.· A Crucible of the American Revolution BRUCE W. STEWART NEW JERSEY'S REVOLUTIONARY EXPERIENCE Larry R. Gerlach, Edito,r This series of publications is dedicated to the memory of Alfred E. Driscoll, governor of New Jersey from 1947 to 1954, in grateful tribute to his lifelong support of the study and teaching of the history of New Jersey and the United States. He was a member of the New Jersey Historical Commission from 1970 until his death on March 9, 1975. Morristown: A Crucible of the American Revolution BRUCE W. STEWART New jersey Historical Commission Ubnuy of Congress Cataloging In Publication Data Stewart, Bruce W Monistown, a crucible of the Amerlcan Revolution. (New Jersey's Revolutionary experience; 3) Bibliography: p. SUMMARY: Traces the events of the Revolution that took place In and around Monistown, N.J., with emphasis on the encampment during the severe 1779-1780 winter. 1. Morristown, N.J.-History-Revolutlon, 1775-1783. [1. Morristown, N.J.-History-Revolu· tlon, 1775-1783. 2. United States-History-Revolution, 1775-1783] l. New Jersey Historical Commission. II. 11tle. Ill. Series. E263.N5N78 no. 3 [F144.M9] 974.9'03s [974.9'74'03] 75-26705 Price:$.50 Designed by Peggy Lewis and Lee R. Parks Copyright e 1975 by the New Jersey Historical Commission. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America DIE NEW JERSEY HISTORICAL COMMISSION is an official agency of the state of New Jersey, in the division of the State Llbrary, Archives and History Department of Education. Fred G. Burke, Commissioner; Ralph H. -
SETTLERS of MORRIS COUNTY John Ford
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF OUR ANCESTORS … PURITANS, PATRIOTS, AND (YES) A FEW CROOKS – SETTLERS OF MORRIS COUNTY John Ford (1659 – 1721) & Elizabeth Freeman (1671 – 1772) / Daniel Goble (1669 – 1733) & Sarah Houghton (1672 – 1783) / Abraham Hathaway (1685 – 1754) & Sarah Chase (1690 – ?) / Robert Goble (1700 – 1783) & Mary Malatiah (? – ?) / Benjamin Conger (1700 – 1762) & Experience Ford (1711 – 1784) / Abraham Hathaway (1710 – bef. 1787) & Sarah _____ (? – ?) / Simeon Goble (1726 – 1777) & Abigail Conger (1732 – 1810) / Abraham Hathaway (1755 – 1831) & Sarah Goble (1757 – 1827) / John Budd (c. 1696 – c. 1757) & Mary Prudence Strange (c. 1695 – aft. 1745) — Bradley Rymph Visits to Morris County, New Jersey Sometime in the late 1600s, European- October 28‒30, 2011 ancestry colonial Americans first began June 30, 2012 settling in the portion of northwestern New Jersey that was to become Morris County. In Text and most photos © 2011 by Bradley B. Rymph “IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF OUR ANCESTORS …” HOME PAGE: http://www.bradleyrymph.com Historical marker commemorating the initial settlement in 1685 of what is now Whippany in Morris County, New Jersey. the decades that followed, members of six INITIAL MORRIS COUNTY primary family lines in our Rymph ancestry SETTLEMENT settled in the then-largely-wilderness county. Four of these lines — the Fords, the Congers, An early History of Morris County, New the Gobles, and the Hathaways — settled in Jersey, published in 1882, states that “the or around what was to become the county first actual settlement by the whites was seat of Morristown and, in the generations probably in the northeastern part of the that followed, merged their lines through county, near Pompton Plains.” On June 6, marriage. -
The Forgotten General
FOR REFERENCE Do Not Take From This Room 9 8 1391 3 6047 09044977 7 REF NJ974.9 HFIIfnKi.% SSf?rf?ttr" rn.fg f ° United St.?.. The Forgotten General BY ALBERT H. HEUSSER,* PATERSON, NEW JERSEY Foreword—We have honored Lafayette, Pulaski and Von Steu- ben, but we have forgotten Erskine. No monument, other than a tree planted by Washington beside his gravestone at Ringwood, N. J., has ever been erected to the memory of the noble young Scotchman who did so much to bring the War of the Revolution to a successful issue. Robert Erskine, F. R. S., the Surveyor-General of the Conti- nental Army and the trusted friend of the Commander-in-chief, was the silent man behind the scenes, who mapped out the by-ways and the back-roads over the mountains, and—by his familiarity with the great "middle-ground" between the Hudson Highlands and the Delaware—provided Washington with that thorough knowledge of the topography of the country which enabled him repeatedly to out- maneuver the enemy. It is a rare privilege to add a page to the recorded history of the American struggle for independence, and an added pleasure thereby to do justice to the name of one who, born a subject of George III, threw in his lot with the champions of American lib- erty. Although never participating in a battle, he was the means of winning many. He lost his life and his fortune for America; naught was his reward save a conscience void of offense, and the in- *Mr. -
Ga0907data.Pdf
RICHMOND HILL PLANTATION, Ford Mansion HABS No. GA-2348-F East of Richmond Hill on Ford Neck Road Richmond Hill Vicinity Bryan County Georgia PHOTOGRAPHS WRITTEN HISTORICAL AND DESCRIPTIVE DATA Historical American Buildings Survey National Park Service Southeast Region Department of the Interior Atlanta, Georgia 30303 \ __ HISTORIC AMERICAN BUILDINGS SURVEY RICHMOND HILL PLANTATION, Ford Mansion HABS No. GA-2348-F Location: East of Richmond Hill on Ford Neck Road, Richmond Hill vicinity, Bryan County, Georgia. Significance: The Ford Mansion was completed in 1937 as Henry and Clara Ford's "Southern style" winter residence. Mrs. Ford wanted a home featuring wide porches, columns, and spacious rooms like the Greek Revival style homes they had visited in such Georgia towns as Athens, Washington, and Savannah. They appreciated the beauty and privacy the surrounding Ways Station area had to offer. Description: The Ford Mansion is a two-story wood frame building with a "Savannah Gray" brick exterior. Savannah Gray brick was (and remains) a much sought after building material. The Fords purchased the Hermitage, an antebellum Greek Revival House on the Savannah River. They had the home torn down and hauled the salvaged brick about 20 miles for use in their residence. The first floor has about 3600 square feet and included a living room, dining room, library, kitchen, hallway, storage closets, and ladies and mens restrooms. The central hallway is about 1O' wide and extends from the front door to the back door. The living room is on the left of the hallway and extended from front to back of the house. -
Washington–Rochambeau Revolutionary Route
Resource Study & Environmental Assessment WASHINGTON–ROCHAMBEAU REVOLUTIONARY ROUTE Northeast and National Capital Regions National Park Service—U.S. Department of the Interior October 2006 ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT This document is the Resource Study and Environmental Assessment (study/EA) for the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route. It describes the National Park Service’s preferred approach to preserving and interpreting route resources and one other alternative. The evaluation of potential environmental impacts that may result from imple- mentation of these alternatives is integrated in this document. This study/EA is available for public review for a period of 30 days. During the review period, the National Park Service is accepting comments from interested parties via the Planning, Environment and Public Comment website http://parkplanning.nps.gov/, at public meetings which may be held, and at the address below. At the end of the re- view period, the National Park Service will carefully review all comments and determine whether any changes should be made to the report. No sooner than thirty (30) days from the end of the review period, the National Park Service will prepare and publish a finding of no significant impact (FONSI) to explain which alternative has been selected, and why it will not have any significant environmental impacts. A summary of responses to public comments will be prepared. Factual corrections or additional material submitted by commentators that do not affect the alternative may be incorporated in errata sheets and attached to the study/EA. The study/EA and FONSI will be transmitted to the Secretary of the Interior who will make a recommendation to Congress. -
Postcards Inventory
Morristown and Morris Township Public Library, North Jersey History and Genealogy Center: Inventory of Postcards ATLANTIC Atlantic Atlantic City Sent 1980 Beach Beach In the Surf, Atlantic City, N.J. Atlantic Atlantic City Post 1907 Beach Beach Lifting the Lid at Atlantic City (Reproduction) Atlantic Atlantic City Sent 1951 Beach / Skyline Beach [Front:] Beachfront at night from Shelburne at Left to Haddon Hall in Distance, Atlantic City, N.J. - 95 [Back:] Visualize a myriad of lights twinkling like some great constellation of stars and you have a picture of Atlantic City=s beach front at night. Brilliantly lighted electrical displays, alive with action, draw the admiration of countless thousands of visitors each year. Atlantic Atlantic City Post 1930 Beach / Skyline Atlantic City Skyline [Front:] This is Atlantic City [Back:] Skyline of Atlantic city, N.J. This world famous skyline is symbolic of the World=s Greatest All-Year Health and Pleasure Resort. Atlantic Atlantic City n.d. Boardwalk Atlantic City Boardwalk Atlantic City Boardwalk on Easter Sunday Morning, Steel Pier & Beach, Atlantic City, N.J. [Handcolored] Atlantic Atlantic City Post 1907 Boardwalk Atlantic City Boardwalk Atlantic City, N.J. View of Beach and Boardwalk with Amusement Pier and Sky Tower in the background. [Reproduction] Atlantic Atlantic City Post 1930 Boardwalk Atlantic City Boardwalk Atlantic City-scene On The Island You Can Drive To. A Bicentennial Salute [Reproduction] Atlantic Atlantic City Pre 1906 Boardwalk Atlantic City Boardwalk Atlantic City Young=s Pier Atlantic Atlantic City Post 1907 Boardwalk Atlantic City Boardwalk Boardwalk and Million Dollar Pier, Atlantic City (Reproduction) Atlantic Atlantic City Pre 1906 Boardwalk Atlantic City Boardwalk Easter Sunday on the Boardwalk - Atlantic City, N.J. -
Crossroads of the American Revolution in New Jersey
The National Park Service Northeast Region Philadelphia Support Office Crossroads of the American Revolution in New Jersey Special Resource Study National Heritage Area Feasibility Study Environmental Assessment August 2002 This report has been prepared to provide Congress and the public with information about the resources in the study area and how they relate to criteria for inclusion within the national park system and for feasibility of a national heritage area. Publication and transmittal of this report should not be considered an endorsement or a commitment by the National Park Service to seek or support either specific legisla- tive authorization for the project or appropriation for its implementation. Authorization and funding for any new commitments by the National Park Service will have to be considered in light of competing priorities for existing units of the national park system and other programs. This report was prepared by the United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Philadelphia Support Office. For additional copies or more information contact: National Park Service Philadelphia Support Office Planning and Legislation Program 200 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215) 597-6479 Abstract Special Resource Study National Heritage Area Feasibility Study Environmental Assessment Crossroads of the American Revolution, New Jersey August 2002 This Special Resource Study (SRS), National Heritage Area (NHA) Feasibility Study and Environmental Assessment examines the resources within a fifteen-county -
The Impact of Special Events on Historic House Museums
University of Pennsylvania ScholarlyCommons Theses (Historic Preservation) Graduate Program in Historic Preservation 2001 The Impact of Special Events on Historic House Museums Lindsay Skads Hannah University of Pennsylvania Follow this and additional works at: https://repository.upenn.edu/hp_theses Part of the Historic Preservation and Conservation Commons Hannah, Lindsay Skads, "The Impact of Special Events on Historic House Museums" (2001). Theses (Historic Preservation). 315. https://repository.upenn.edu/hp_theses/315 Copyright note: Penn School of Design permits distribution and display of this student work by University of Pennsylvania Libraries. Suggested Citation: Hannah, Lindsay Skads (2001). The Impact of Special Events on Historic House Museums. (Masters Thesis). University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. This paper is posted at ScholarlyCommons. https://repository.upenn.edu/hp_theses/315 For more information, please contact [email protected]. The Impact of Special Events on Historic House Museums Disciplines Historic Preservation and Conservation Comments Copyright note: Penn School of Design permits distribution and display of this student work by University of Pennsylvania Libraries. Suggested Citation: Hannah, Lindsay Skads (2001). The Impact of Special Events on Historic House Museums. (Masters Thesis). University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. This thesis or dissertation is available at ScholarlyCommons: https://repository.upenn.edu/hp_theses/315 university pennsylvania, libraries THE IMPACT OF SPECIAL EVENTS ON HISTORIC HOUSE MUSEUMS Lindsay Skads Hannah A THESIS Historic Preservation Presented to the Faculties of the University of Pennsylvania in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of MASTER OF SCIENCE 2001 leader W. Moss Dr. Thomas H. Taylor, Jr., FAPT, FAIC Adjun6t Associate Pro/essor of Architecture Chief Architectural Conservator, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation yi^M^^a raduate jEroup Chair Frank G. -
National Historical Park
National Historical Park NEW JERSEY roads connecting New England and Penn- structure built by the National Park Serv- sylvania, and hold himself in readiness to ice in 1935 for the display and safe storage Morristown~~~~ move troops with great rapidity to any of historical material. Exhibits in this threatened point. Morristown thus be- building illustrate the story of the main NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK came the scene of almost continuous Amer- Continental Army encampments in the ican military activity from 1776 to 1782. winters of 1777 and 1779-80, the inspiring UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR leadership of Washington, and the rela- The Ford Mansion J. A. Krug, Secretary tions of these two subjects to the important NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, Newton B. Drury, Director In 1779-80, during the worst winter of local and national problems of that time. the Revolutionary War, .General Washing- Original objects of many kinds, supple- Site oj Washington's military headquarters and the main encamp- ton used as his headquarters the mansion mented by paintings, photographs, and old built by Col. Jacob Ford, landowner, ment oj his Continental Army during the winters oj 1777 and 1779-80 j-; prints, are used in this connection. For iron manufacturer, and ardent patriot of those interested in special fields, consider- Morris County. This house, built just be- able space is devoted to the display of large During two winters of the Revolutionary eighteenth century, making their living by fore the conflict began, is typical of the fine study collections, such as Colonial and War, 1777 and 1779-80, the rugged hill farming or by working in the many iron homes occupied by wealthy Americans in Revolutionary War arms, household fur- country around Morristown, N.