Public Invited to Screening of “Worst Winter of the Revolution”

Published on July 10, 2026

Morris Museum July 14 Event features “Drive By History” Host Ken Magos

The Morris County 250th Anniversary Celebrations Committee invites the public to a special screening of the acclaimed PBS series Drive By History: The Worst Winter of the Revolution: 1779-80 on Tuesday, July 14, at the Morris Museum.

Located at 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, the event opens with a ticketed VIP cocktail reception from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Admission is $30 and includes an opportunity to mingle with fellow history enthusiasts before the program.

The screening begins at 6:30 p.m. and is free with advanced registration, followed by a live discussion and audience question and answer session with host Ken Magos.

Magos, a Morris County resident, created Drive By History to explore the stories behind historical sites and roadside markers throughout New Jersey and New York, connecting local history to the broader American story through historians, authors, preservationists and subject matter experts.

This special episode examines the Continental Army's winter encampment at Jockey Hollow during the winter of 1779-80, one of the harshest winters in American history. Attendees will learn how Gen. George Washington and his troops endured extreme cold, heavy snow, food shortages and disease while encamped in Morristown, and why Morris County played a pivotal role in the fight for American independence.

Following the screening, Magos will offer behind-the-scenes insights into the making of the episode and discuss the importance of preserving and sharing Revolutionary War history as Morris County commemorates America's 250th anniversary.

Advance registration is required. Residents and visitors are encouraged to register online to attend.

Drive By History Registration Flyer(PDF, 2MB)