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Between 1964 and 1966 five huts were recreated to convey a small slice of an original camp street. They are located where the Pennsylvania Brigades encamped from December 1779 to June 1780. These huts are now undergoing badly needed rehabilitation. Key aspects of the project are: address causes of moisture problems; replacement of decayed materials; improve the accuracy of the exhibit where possible, and to better understand and interpret the original encampment. A combination of historical and modern techniques are being used to meet these goals.
Many individuals and groups have helped move the project along. Amongst the organizations are Prudential Insurance, the AT&T Pioneer Life Member Club, a volunteer group made up of AT&T retirees, Helm’s Company of the 2nd N.J Regiment, a non-profit recreated regiment committed to preservation and education about New Jersey during the Revolutionary War, and the The Washington Association of NJ. To learn more, see Participating or contact Mathew Grubel, a preservation specialist leading the project.
Funding came primarily from the Fee Demonstration Program where 80% of the money collected from entrance fees can be used for projects like this one.
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File Photo: Morristown NHP |
For More information Contact :
Mathew Grubel
Morristown National Historical Park (973) 539-2016
Note: My term at the Park expired in Dec. 2003
You are still welcome to contact me direct through my website, heritage technology.