Morris County Residents Invited to Join 2016 Pathways of History Self-guided Tour this Weekend

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Morris County residents are invited to learn about the rich history of 20 different sites across the county at the 2016 Pathways of History self-guided tour Oct. 8-9. Pathways started in 2010 as a way to encourage residents to attend local museums and landmarks, and has attracted hundreds of people each year.

Everyone is welcome to participate in the self-guided tour, free of charge, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Sites in 15 different towns will open their doors during this time, ready for visitors to stop by at any time during the tour hours.

This year's historic attractions are located in Boonton, Boonton Township, Butler, Dover, Florham Park, Kinnelon, Lake Hopatcong, Mine Hill, Montville, Mount Tabor, Parsippany, Pequannock, Randolph, Riverdale, Roxbury and Washington Township.

A few of the venues are:

• Glenburn Estate in Riverdale: Riverdale residents and neighbors from surrounding areas gave this grand heritage home a "New Beginning" when they saved it from the wrecker's ball.
• The Oscar A. Kincaid Home of History in Boonton Township: The first part of this home was built in 1785. It was later rescued by a successful grassroots campaign by the Historical Society of Boonton Township.
• Pre-Revolutionary Martin Berry House in Pequannock: This house has been considered a legacy for almost 300 years. The house is known for it's 18th century structures, many predating the Revolutionary War.
• 1758 Randolph Friends Meeting House in Randolph: This home was built in 1758 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. There's a two-family iron miner's dwelling, three schoolhouses, two 19th century railway stations, a general store and several examples of vernacular farmhouses on the property.

Tour-goers can begin their journey at any site, where they'll be met by a guide who will share their extensive knowledge regarding the historic importance of each venue. Learn about the citizens whom roads, schools, and other buildings were named after, enjoy special activities for children, and shop at various museum gift stores.

Pick up a Pathways brochure at your first stop.

For more information on the Pathways heritage tour, check out their website.

Photo courtesy of Morris County