Jockey Hollow Where Perseverance Triumphs!
General George Washington's 10,000 soldiers began arriving at Jockey Hollow in early December 1779 and left in June 1780. Learn more about their experiences during that harsh winter:
Our Mission
Friends of Jockey Hollow is an official philanthropic partner to Morristown National Historical Park and serves as an independent organization that strives to protect, preserve, and promote this treasured area because of its environmental quality, recreational value, and profound historical significance.
Supporting Statement
As a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization within the Community Foundation of New Jersey, the Friends of Jockey Hollow is dedicated to broadening financial support through philanthropy and volunteerism to implement initiatives that will continue to enrich the visiting experience.
Our Work
To Protect the natural landscape and environmental integrity of Jockey Hollow
To Preserve the rich cultural and historic assets of Jockey Hockey
To Promote the undertold story of Jockey Hollow's significance to the American's fight for democracy
Those who have only been in Valley Forge or Middlebrook during the last two winters, but have not tasted the cruelties of this one, know not what it is to suffer. "
Major General John Kalb, Morristown, February 12, 1780
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