"Sabers, Swords, Guns, and Glory: Militaria in Morris County" Opens Memorial Day Weekend at Morris County Historical Society

Experience rarely seen weaponry from Morris County Historical Society’s extensive militaria collection in Sabers, Swords, Guns, and Glory: Militaria in Morris County, on display for a limited time at Acorn Hall, Sunday, May 28 through Sunday, July 30, 2017. The exhibit spans more than two centuries of American military history, and features a Revolutionary War saber, 1862 Springfield rifle, 19th century Kentucky Long rifle, Civil War munitions and accoutrements, military uniforms from the 20th century, and numerous medals and commendations earned by local soldiers and veterans. The exhibit also highlights the weapons and technology used in World War I and II, and the new forms of warfare introduced during the Cold War. This exhibit is held in conjunction with 1917: World War, Women’s Rights, and Weaponry Sciences, extended through Sunday, July 2, 2017.

The Morris County Historical Society at Acorn Hall is located at 68 Morris Avenue in Morristown. It is open on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For a tour of Acorn Hall and to see both exhibits is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $3 for students, and Free for children under age 12 and MCHS members. To see the exhibits, only, is one half of the price of admission. For more information, please call the MCHS at 973-267-3465.

The Morris County Historical Society, founded in 1945, is a member supported 501 (c)3 organization whose mission is to preserve and promote the history of Morris County.