FOSTERFIELDS DRIVE THRU FARM TOURS Take a drive-thru tour of the farm from the comfort and safety of your vehicle! See your favorite Fosterfields animals including Hobbes, the retired Belgian draft horse, sheep, including our newest Shropshire breed, the Jersey cows, and of course, Carl the ox! See the vegetables growing in the gardens, the architectural features of the Willows, and enjoy special demonstrations that may include corn cracking, butter churning, clothes washing, and more! Each tour will last approximately 45 minutes and admission is by preregistration only. Click here to get your tickets!
A host of towns across Morris County have been named as some of the safest places to live and work in the nation, ranked in the top 100 safest communities in an annual national security review unveiled this week.
The SafeWise report listed six Morris County towns among the top 50 safest places to live in the U.S., and seven in the top 100 Safest Cities in America. Morris County had the most New Jersey counties in the top 100 list.
Towns include:
#12 Mount Olive Township
#24 Washington Township
#28 Jefferson Township
#33 Randolph Township
#40 Roxbury Township
#46 Denville Township
#69 Morris Township
Some border towns in neighboring counties also made the list, including Berkeley Heights, Bernards and Warren townships, based on their populations and reports of violent and non-violent crimes.
“This is just another example of why Morris County is the Number One County in New Jersey,” said Freeholder John Krickus, who lives in Washington Township (#24 on the list). “Safety is part of the high quality of life that our residents and people who work and visit can expect here in Morris County.”
By analyzing 2018 FBI crime reporting statistics and population data, security experts at safewise.com compiled their Safest Cities list. According to their reporting, for the second year running, New Jersey stands out with over 25 percent of the the top 100 list. Bergenfield, in Bergen County, was ranked Number 5.“This is an opportunity to recognize police officers, city officials, and neighborhood watch leaders for their efforts. It’s a great chance to shine a light on a municipalities continuing commitment to public safety,” said Safewise Communications Manager Sage Singleton.
SafeWise has been conducting a comprehensive study of safety in the U.S. and putting out an annual ranking for six years.
Farmer Justin introduces the new baby ducks and geese at Fosterfields. Both the Cayuga Ducks and the African Geese are heritage breeds, dating back to the time of Charles Foster.
Wishing to preserve her beloved home and give future generations the chance to experience the sights, smells, and sounds of rural life, Caroline Foster in 1972 donated Fosterfields to the Morris County Park Commission, to be preserved as a ‘living historical farm,’ the first in New Jersey. Not a replica, Fosterfields is a working farm, using the tools, techniques, and materials of a turn-of-the century farm.
The property has been a working farm since 1760, when it was owned by Jonathan Ogden. It was purchased in the mid-1800s by General Joseph Warren Revere, grandson of Paul Revere, who built the impressive Gothic Revival home, The Willows. Charles Foster purchased the farm in 1881, changing its name to Fosterfields, and it was here that Caroline Foster lived 98 of her 102 years. As she wished, Fosterfields offers an incomparable opportunity for everyone to learn about our agricultural heritage, providing through its living history programs and tours a fascinating look at the life in the late Victorian era.
The Morris County Park Commission is dedicated to representing the life at the site that existed from 1880 to 1930, with the primary focus being 1918 to 1925.
Join an exciting, outdoor family adventure to experience traditional farm life as it was in the early 20th century. Enjoy an open-air, tractor pulled wagon ride, meet the friendly farm animals, learn the importance of ice harvesting and what tools were used, and stop by the Visitors Center and create your own craft to take home. Warm up in the cozy Farmhouse where seasonal foods are cooking on the wood-burning cook stove.
Enjoy 20+ food trucks, a biergarten offering hand-crafted beers, live music featuring 3 bands, games offered by Jersey Club Sports for adults and kids, face painting, and much more! Parking is FREE, and admission allows for re-entrance throughout the day.
Click here to purchase tickets online for a discounted rate. All proceeds benefit the Morris County Park Commission.
Date:
Saturday, April 27
Time:
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Location:
Lewis Morris County Park, 270 Mendham Road, Morris Township.
Cost:
$5 per adult, $2 per child online; $10 per adult, $5 per child day of.
Morris County Park Commission 300 Mendham Road Morris Township, NJ 07960 P: 973.326.7600
Experience the phenomenon known as ‘ghost hunting,’ led by Island Paranormal Society, a group of experts with over 20 years of paranormal experience. Join an investigation of the 1854 Gothic Revival, The Willows, while learning the different methods and equipment used to contact, confront, and communicate with the other side.
Enjoy a beautiful Saturday morning at Fosterfields! Learn about life on the farm and how to take care of the animals. Collect eggs, plant your own garden, and visit the friendly horses and cows. Select Saturdays: April 6 – June 15. Each one-hour session features a unique theme:
April 6: Sheep
April 20: Eggs to Chicks
May 4: Baby Animals
May 18: Horses & Carriages
June 1: Gardens
June 15: Cows
Date:
Saturday, April 6—Saturday, June 15
Time:
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Location:
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morris Township.
Cost:
$8 per parent/child pair, $4 per additional siblings, or $45 for the series of 6 classes.
Contact:
Preregistration is required. To register, e-mail AHartley-Kong@morrisparks.net.
Experience a day in the life of Irish immigrant farm workers and house servants who worked for the Foster family during the 19th and 20th centuries. Take an exciting journey through history learning their unique stories, help with farm chores and spring cleaning duties, and enjoy Irish-American musical performances. Visit the farm animals, too. Join a special ceremony at 1 p.m. honoring the late workers who made significant contributions to the development of Fosterfields. Friends members are half price with a current membership card.
Date:
Saturday, April 13
Time:
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location:
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morris Township.
Cost:
$8 per adult, $7 per senior (65+), $6 per child age 4 – 16, and $4 per child age 2 & 3. FREE for children under age 2.
