Support Our Mission
Honoring the Past. Inspiring the Future. America 250.
Because of your generosity and belief in our mission, Friends of Jockey Hollow has reached an extraordinary milestone.
Together, our community raised $2,078,622, surpassing our $2 million year-end goal for the Campaign for America 250. This achievement reflects the power of collective commitment—and we are deeply grateful to every supporter who made it possible.
As we move beyond the fundraising phase, we now enter an exciting awareness and engagement chapter leading into America’s 250th anniversary in 2026. While the campaign has concluded, ongoing donations remain essential to sustain this momentum, complete final projects, and expand educational programming throughout the anniversary year.
How to Give
Friends of Jockey Hollow is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization within the Community Foundation of New Jersey, dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and sharing the extraordinary history of Jockey Hollow through philanthropy and volunteerism.
Tax-Deductible Donations
- Friends of Jockey Hollow is a 501(c)(3) organization
- Community Foundation of New Jersey Tax ID: 22-2281783
Your gift helps preserve history—and ensures it is experienced by future generations.
Our Mission & Why It Matters
Jockey Hollow is a place of resilience, sacrifice, and unity. During the winter of 1779–1780, more than 10,000 Continental Army soldiers endured the harshest winter of the 18th century here—longer and colder than Valley Forge.
Their perseverance shaped the outcome of the American Revolution. Our mission is to ensure this story is not only preserved, but fully understood, experienced, and shared—especially as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary.
What We’ve Achieved So Far
Thanks to generous donors and our partnership with the National Park Service, more than $1.8 million has already been invested in meaningful improvements at Jockey Hollow, including:
- Comprehensive internal signage across the park
- Archaeological investigations conducted in compliance with NPS standards
- A new information monitor inside the Jockey Hollow Visitor Center
- Historically accurate fencing at the Wick Garden
- Ongoing horticultural care in the Wick Apple Orchard
- Restoration and maintenance of 27 miles of historic trails
- Expanded interpretive resources for the Spring Encampment
- Complete renovation of the 50-year-old New York Brigade Comfort Station, including:
- ADA-accessible upgrades
- Structural and plumbing improvements
- A new roof and native landscaping
- Ten interpretive medallions embedded in the new walkway
- Planning for the Pennsylvania Line Mutiny Trail in partnership with the New York–New Jersey Trail Conference
- Environmental compliance work for the Mutiny Trail with Tetra Tech, Inc.
These investments have already transformed the visitor experience—and laid the groundwork for what comes next.
What Comes Next: America 250 Awareness & Engagement
With the fundraising campaign complete, Friends of Jockey Hollow is now focused on bringing these stories to life for a national audience in 2026.
Ongoing donations support:
The Pennsylvania Line Mutiny Trail
- The first new trail at Jockey Hollow in over 80 years
- Highlights a long-overlooked story of protest, perseverance, and unity
- Features educational signage and immersive interpretation
The Legacy Improvement Fund
- Addresses critical infrastructure needs at the 50-year-old Visitor Center
- Supports new educational enhancements and exhibits
Visitor Engagement & 2026 Programming
- Expanded marketing and outreach to drive visitation throughout 2026
- Enhanced Spring Encampment Weekend: April 18–19, 2026
- Educational programming designed to reach families, students, and history enthusiasts nationwide
A Shared Achievement—And a Shared Future
This campaign stands as a powerful reflection of what a committed community can accomplish together. Because of you, Jockey Hollow is entering America’s 250th anniversary with strength, visibility, and renewed purpose.
Thank you for your generosity, your trust, and your continued support. We invite you to stay engaged as we carry this legacy forward—honoring the past and inspiring generations to come.
Happy New Year, and on to 2026.
FOJH Supporters
Honoring the Friends Who Keep Jockey Hollow’s Legacy Alive
White Oak Society ($50,000+)
Geraldine Dodge Foundation
Eaglesite Management
J. C. Kellogg Foundation
S. Dillard & Adrienne Kirby
A. P. Kirby Foundation
F. M. Kirby Foundation
National Park Foundation
Kim & Finn Wentworth
Silver Maple Society ($10,000 - $49,000)
Atlantic Health Systems
David & Marta Black
Chip Carver & Anne DeLaney
Raymond & Patricia Chambers
Philip Gaffney & Linda Canavan
Thomas & Margaret Healey
The Hyde & Watson Foundation
The Jockey Hollow Foundation
Jeff & Karen Kirby
Ranger Family
Janet & Peter Simon
Carl A. Teschemacher
Dean & Denise Vanech
Lisa & David Welsh
Eastern Redbud Society ($5,000 - $9,999)
General Eggert (ret)
Anthony & Leslie Florio
Noel & Kim Foley
Brian & Donna Gragnolati
Hampshire Foundation
Richard & Catherine Herbst
John & Kristin Hyland
Fred & Jenny Moss
Brian & Lisa Thebault
Curt & Cissy Viebranz
Robin & Giorgios Vlamis
Meghan & Grant B. Wentworth
Katie & Mark X. Wentworth
White Pine Society ($1,000 - $4,999)
Anonymous (3)
Patti & Jim Bellis
Charlie & Leslie Bensley
Richard Bye & Deborah McComber
Susan Connant
Alice Cutler & Robert Bensley
Ryan & Melinda Dawson
Eric & Linda Estes
Garden Club of Morristown
Leigh & Sandy Goehring
Jeff & Carol Heller
William T. & Marie J. Henderson Foundation
Richard & Catherine Herbst
Gov. Thomas H. Kean
Kevin & Jane Kilcullen
Elizabeth Kirby
Stark & Collin Kirby
Henry & Sheila Klehm
Tracey & Stuart Lasser
Kevin Lenahan
Tom & Anne MacCowatt
Louise Murray
Kelsey Nakamura & Eric Kane
Grant & Helen Parr
JD & Janet Pearce
Richard Rejmentowski
John & Amy Rhinelander
Mary Jane Robertson & Jock Clark
Former Supt. Thomas Ross
Chris & Sharon Sevrens
Jerry Rose & John Simoudis
De & Randy Snook
Kenneth & Linda Snyder
Christina & Demian von Poelnitz
Marc Siegel & Gail Wagner
Washington Association of NJ
Dennis & Dona Wilson
Annette & John Worthington
Oak Saplings ($25-$999)
Kristin Ace & Jeffrey Braemer
Martin Allen
Anonymous (8)
Treacy & Carl Badenhausen
Bobbi & Ellis Bailey
Carole Baker
Mary & Bob Ballard
Joan & Ken Bariahtaris
Katie Bartlett
Joe Basralian
Nancy & Ron Bendelius
Bruce Benson
Karen Birmingham
Michele & Buff Blanchard
Stephen Boland
Ginger Brennan
Crary & Geoff Brooks
Dave Bruce
Anne & Chris Bukata
Claire Bukata & Chris Beaver
Olga & Gil Christie
Patsy & Richard Clew
Marlene & Wayne Colizza
Hope Connolly
Lee & Mike Connor
Carrie & Robert Conte
Alison Deeb
Barbara & David Demarest
Judith DeMouthe
William Draper
Kathy & Chip Duane
Dughi Family
Harty duPont
Daryl Ann Filandro
Andrew Galante
Lauren & Len Gannet
Bonnie Gardner
Michael D. Henderson
Lesley Hetherington
Dana & Jim Higgins
Marcia & Peter Hunter
Ilene & Bruce Jacobs
Susan Kaufmann
Harry Keyishian
Megan & Justin Kiczek
Lois Kopf
Robin & David Leitner
Nancy Lennon
Arleen & Sandy Lipsman
Betsy & George Lonsberry
Jessica Lubow
Deborah Ludtke
Josh Mackoff
Bernie & Mike McDonough
Matt McDonough
Susan McHugh
Donna McNamara
Linda Meister
Michael K. Mullen
Suzann Murphy
Sally Muscarella
Suzanne Mutz-Darwell
Kristina Neilson
Betsy Nicholas
Aaron Oliver
Liz Parker & Mark Magyar
Lynn Peachey
Kathryn Platt
Jean Rich
Sandra Rosenstock
Naomi Sachs & Dave Nagy
Charles Sahm
Barbara & Bob Sandelands
Irene & Chris Sciales
Julia & Michael Shannon
Kathy & Matt Sheeleigh
Lynn & Don Siebert
Joan & Rick Sirota
Jim Sonneborn
George Strother
Barbara Todd
Hanuman Vakalapudi
Lisa & Tom Vilardi
Pam & Jim Weichert
Susan & Bill Weiss
Bennett Wethered
Barbara & Scott Whitenack
Robert Wong
Mary Jo & Paul Woodford
Wendy York
James Zemaitis