Fort Nonsense In Morristown To Celebrate Upgrades In Ceremony

MORRISTOWN, NJ — Fort Nonsense closed for several months amid different renovations. Now, the historic site is back and ready to celebrate.

The Washington Association of New Jersey will hold a ceremony to mark the completion of several projects at Fort Nonsense at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 23. Representatives of the Washington Association, the Morristown National Historical Park and public officials are expected to attend.

Fort Nonsense, a unit of Morristown National Historical Park, is “an important location connected to George Washington's 1777 and 1779-80 Continental Army winter encampments in Morristown and offers a commanding view over the town and landscape beyond,” said Morristown NHP Superintendent Tom Ross.

Recently completed upgrades as part of the park’s $1.4 million Roadways Project include a roadway and parking area pavement rehabilitation project, drainage improvements, replacement of the roadway’s timber guardrail, replacement of metal gates, new pavement striping and new-and-improved traffic control signage.

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In addition, they've completed work on the outline of the fort and signage and kiosk repair. Belgian Block Stones were installed as part of a major site and interpretive panel rehab project in 1989-90 to outline the Fort as it was confirmed by archaeology.

Over time, blocks have become obscured. They have now been reset to present a clear sense of the Fort’s boundaries.

The event will also commemorate the celebrations at the end of the Revolutionary War, when the beacon sites, including Fort Nonsense, were lit. The beacons were part of a communications network in Revolutionary times.

The entrance to Fort Nonsense is located at the intersection of Ann and Chestnut Streets. Those attending the ceremony are encouraged to wear masks and practice social distancing.

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