STQRY App: Self-Guided Tours of Morris County's Revolutionary History

Published on August 17, 2026

Free App Features Walking and Regional Driving Tours

Residents and visitors can now explore Morris County’s Revolutionary history at their own pace through a new interactive app launched as part of the county’s celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary.

The free STQRY app features self-guided walking and driving tours that bring Morris County’s Revolutionary story to life. Each tour includes an interactive map with detailed information, photographs and optional audio narration at every stop. Users can explore the historic sites while learning about the people and events connected to the American Revolution.

“Morris County played a pivotal role in the American Revolution, and as we continue celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary, we want to make it as easy as possible for residents and visitors to experience that history firsthand,” said Morris County Commissioner Director Stephen Shaw. “The 250th Anniversary is an opportunity to connect people with the history found throughout Morris County and make those stories accessible and engaging.”

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A featured experience on the app is a series of five regional Revolutionary War driving tours covering the Northeast, Northwest, Southeast A, Southeast B and Southwest areas of Morris County. The routes highlight Revolutionary War sites and other locations that reflect Morris County’s role in the founding of the nation.

The driving tours draw on research and information on historic sites compiled through the Morris County Office of Planning & Preservation’sMorris County in the American Revolution StoryMap. The Morris County Tourism Bureau built upon that research to create the self-guided experiences.

"The American Revolution StoryMap was created to document and preserve Morris County's extraordinary role in our nation's founding," said Joe Barilla, director of the Morris County Office of Planning & Preservation. "It's exciting to see that work expanded through the STQRY app, allowing residents and visitors to experience our Revolutionary history in an interactive and accessible way.”

The two walking tours currently available through the app focus on Morristown. The Historic Morristown Walking Tour explores sites associated with the town’s role as the “Military Capital of the American Revolution,” while the Morristown Walking Tour & Beyond includes additional downtown landmarks, museums and historic sites.

"The STQRY app allows people to explore our communities, visit historic sites and discover the stories that make Morris County one of the most significant places in Revolutionary War history. It's an exciting resource that will continue serving residents and visitors long after the 250th Anniversary celebration concludes," said Sarah Neibart, executive director of the Morris County 250th Anniversary Celebrations Committee.

"Whether you're visiting for the first time or you've lived here your entire life, the app provides an engaging way to discover our Revolutionary history, museums, downtowns, parks, local businesses and cultural attractions," said Samantha Rutledge, director of Tourism & Strategic Partnerships for the Morris County Tourism Bureau.

The STQRY app was developed with support from the Morris County Office of Planning & Preservation, Morris County Tourism Bureau, Morris County 250th Anniversary Celebrations Committee and Morris County Board of County Commissioners, and funded in part through a grant from the New Jersey Highlands Council.

“The New Jersey Highlands Council is proud to support initiatives that connect people with the history, culture and communities of the Highlands region,” said Maryjude Haddock-Weiler, planning manager at the New Jersey Highlands Council. “We’re excited to see this resource encourage exploration and strengthen heritage tourism throughout the Highlands.”

Additional tours and experiences will be added to the STQRY platform, expanding the app as a heritage tourism resource beyond the 250th Anniversary celebration.

The STQRY app is available free of charge:

Google Play: Download STQRY on Google Play

Web Version: Explore the STQRY web version

For more information about Morris County’s 250th Anniversary celebration and upcoming events, visit MorrisCounty250.com.

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Photo 1: Ford-Faesch Manor House in Rockaway Township. Built by Jacob Ford Jr. in 1768, it later became the home of John Jacob Faesch, who directed iron mining operations that supplied the Continental Army with ammunition and ordnance.

Photo 2: Wick House in Harding Township. Home of Col. Henry Wick, whose farm served as an encampment for the Continental Army at Jockey Hollow during the winter of 1779-80. Wick also served in the Morris County Militia and was entrusted with guarding Gov. William Livingston and the Privy Council.

Photo 3: St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and Graveyard in Morristown. The congregation was founded in 1827 and initially met at Macculloch Hall. The present Gothic Revival church, designed by McKim, Mead & White, was built beginning in 1897.