Join the Morris County Historic Preservation Driving Tour on June 24!

Published on June 16, 2025

Press Conference to Unveil Online Guide Showcasing $1 Million Preservation Sites

The Morris County Board of County Commissioners and the Morris County Historical Society will hold a press conference on Tuesday, June 24 at 12 p.m. at Ayres Knuth Farm, 25 Cooper Road in Denville, to officially launch the Morris County Historic Preservation Driving Tour.

The new, publicly accessible online guide spotlights 18 historic sites across the county, each of which has received more than $1 million in preservation funding through the Morris County Historic Preservation Trust. This public event will unveil the new series of webpages on morriscountyhistory.org, encouraging residents and visitors to explore Morris County’s historic landmarks through self-guided driving tours.

The county commissioners will be joined by state and local officials, members of the historic preservation community and local historians who have supported the preservation of these important sites throughout the county.

The event is free and open to the public and will include a photo and video exhibit of the featured sites, guided tours of Ayres Knuth Farm and light refreshments. Media coverage is welcome, and interviews with elected officials and historians, as well as photo opportunities, will be available on site.

Featured locations span communities throughout Morris County, including sites in the Town of Boonton, Denville, Kinnelon, Madison, Mendham, Morristown, Mount Olive, Netcong, Parsippany, Pequannock, Riverdale, Rockaway Township and Roxbury.

Future tours highlighting themed topics such as industry, agriculture, cemeteries and schoolhouses are also in development.

If you plan to attend this event on June 24, RSVPs are appreciated. Please email the Morris County Historical Society at MCHSAcornHall@gmail.com or call 973-267-3465.

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Image: Flyer invitation of the Morris County Historic Preservation Driving Tour on June 24, 2025.