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Fosterfields Farm of the Morris County Park Commission.

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.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020 @ 6:30 PM Drive-In Concert Location:

Fosterfields Living Historical Farm in Morris Township: 73 Kahdena Rd
Morristown, NJ, 07960

Buy your car pass here for admission

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February 2, 2020 – 12:00pm – 4:00pm

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. 

• $8 per adult, $7 per senior (65+)
• $6 per child age 3 – 16
• FREE for children under age 3. Friends members are half price.
• Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morris Township
• Contact: 973-326-7645.

Morris County Park Palooza

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

Paranormal Evenings at The Willows

Ages 16 & Up.

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.

Click here to register.​

• Date: Saturday, May 4
• Time: 7:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.
• Location: Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morris Township.
• Cost: $45 per person.
• Contact: Preregistration is required. To register, visit the link above. For more information, e-mail Agizzi@morrisparks.net.

Morris County Park Commission
300 Mendham Road
Morris Township, NJ 07960
P: 973.326.7600

LITTLE FARM FRIENDS

Ages 3 – 5.

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.
• 

WORKERS ON THE FARM: 1900S IMMIGRATION EXPERIENCE

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.
• Contact:
  973.326.7645.

Morris County “Park Palooza” on April 27

Food Trucks, Biergarten, and Live Bands!

Mark your calendars for an upcoming, one-of-a-kind spring outdoor festival, the Morris County Park Palozza, which is scheduled for Saturday, April 27, at Lewis Morris County Park.

Park Palooza will feature more than 20 food trucks, a biergarten (beer garden), live music, and games and activities for adults and children hosted by Jersey Club Sports. It is set to run from from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Lewis Morris, which is located in Morris Township.

You’ll be able to grab a bite to eat from a variety of popular food trucks, throw back a few hand-crafted brews, wine or sangria; all while listening to one of the three  featured bands. Pack a blanket and chairs, and enjoy live country to rock to classics music from The Nicco And Tommy Duo, The City Limit, and Jazmyn Adelle Trio.

Jersey Club Sports will offer games for adults and kids, such as “Giant Tic, Tac, Toe” and “Giant Jenga,” corn hole, hula hoop races, face painting, and plenty more.

Proceeds from this event, hosted by Garden State Food Truck Festival, will benefit the Morris County Park Commission.

Tickets can be purchased prior to the event at a discounted rate of $5 per adult and $2 per child at gardenstatefoodtruckfest.com. On the day of the event, the cost is $10 per adult and $5 per child.

There will be FREE parking, and admission allows for re-entrance throughout the day. All foods and beverages are sold separately.

For more information and directions to Lewis Morris County Park, visit morrisparks.net.

Morris County Park Commission
300 Mendham Road
Morris Township, NJ 07960
P: 973.326.7600