The Trustees Welcome you!

Welcome to the historic Green, the 2.62-acre verdant oasis in the heart of Morristown!

As President of the Trustees of the Morristown Green, I am passionate about Morristown and its history. I believe preserving local history gives a community its unique character and adds to its quality of life. Unlike many museums, historic sites and other private parks, the Green is a unique, free space for all the enjoy - a private park that is maintained for public enjoyment.

Every time I walk on the Green, I envision three centuries of history. I imagine children in the 1800s swimming in the Gully, a pond in the northeast corner of the Green. The Green was the site of the county’s first courthouse, pillory, and jail, where Tories and Hessian soldiers were incarcerated. During the Revolutionary War, citizens met on the Green to discuss their grievances with the British. General Washington spent his first winter in town in 1777 at his headquarters, Arnold’s Tavern, overlooking the Green, where he met with his aide-de-camp Alexander Hamilton. Stroll around the Green and study the interpretative signs made possible through a grant from the Morris County Tourism Bureau. The newest sign recognizes a historic visit by Frederic Douglass who spoke at Washington Hall, which was just across the street from the Green. Times change, but the Green remains a place to gather, reflect and relax in the heart of our busy downtown.

Since 1816, thirteen Trustees have overseen the care and maintenance of the Green. In the past few years alone, the Trustees have restored the Civil War monument, added historical markers, replaced benches and restored chess tables, all for public enjoyment. Just as the Town of Morristown continues to grow and change, the Green changes too.  We welcome you to the Green, as it continues to evolve during its third century.

Regards,

Alice D. Cutler, President

Trustees of the Green