Morristown National Historical Park Promotes Social Distancing

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown National Historical Park is modiyfing operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing.

The park visitor center, museum and historic buildings are closed until further notice. Where it is possible to adhere to the latest health guidance, the park grounds, parking lots and restroom facilities in Jockey Hollow remain open.

While the park is closed, visitors can still enjoy the park and its collections virtually. Visit the park at www.nps.gov/morr or on Facebook and Instagram. Learn more about the collections at the website.

The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners at Morristown National Historical Park is our number one priority. The National Park Service (NPS) is working with the federal, state, and local authorities to closely monitor the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. We will notify the public when we resume full operations and provide updates on our website and social media channels.

The NPS urges visitors to do their part when visiting a park and to follow CDC guidance to prevent the spread of infectious diseases by maintaining a safe distance between yourself and other groups; washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds; avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth; covering your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze; and most importantly, staying home if you feel sick.

For high-risk populations, such as the elderly and people with underlying conditions, officials ask that they take extra caution and follow CDC guidance for those at higher risk of serious illness.

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