MORRISTOWN, N.J. (Morris County) — Morris County’s observance of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution continued last weekend with a hands-on LEGO® workshop that placed Morristown’s historic architecture at the center of the experience.
The “Build Our History Brick-by-Brick” program, hosted by Building Blocks Workshops in partnership with the Morris County 250th Anniversary Steering Committee and the Morris County Tourism Bureau, brought together 50 teams of families at the Hyatt Regency in Morristown. Participants spent two hours recreating the town’s architectural heritage using more than 100,000 LEGO® building blocks.
Teams constructed detailed models of historic, civic and cultural landmarks, including 13 sites connected to the American Revolution. Among the buildings represented were the Ford Mansion, Washington’s Headquarters Museum, Fort Nonsense, the Schuyler-Hamilton House and the Wick House, along with other locations tied to Morristown’s role as a strategic military center during two winter encampments of General George Washington and the Continental Army.
“It was inspiring to see families working together to create these iconic structures from scratch. Morristown played a critical role in the fight for independence, and these buildings help tell that story in a very tangible way,” said Morris County Commissioner Director Stephen Shaw. “This program offered a creative opportunity to showcase the places that shaped the history of our county and our nation.”
At the conclusion of the workshop, organizers unrolled a 16-foot-by-20-foot map of Morristown, and participants placed each completed LEGO® model in its corresponding real-world location. The display formed a three-dimensional aerial view of the town, highlighting the concentration and variety of historic structures and their relationship to one another.
“Our focus is on connecting people with history in meaningful ways,” said Sarah Neibart, chair of Morris County’s 250th Anniversary Steering Committee. “Programs like this encourage exploration and a deeper appreciation for the historic places that remain part of everyday life in Morristown.”
“The level of detail and teamwork on display was remarkable,” said Samantha Rutledge, director of strategic partnerships for the Morris County Tourism Bureau. “Seeing these buildings come together on the map helped participants better understand how Morristown developed and why these sites continue to matter today.”
The workshop is part of Morris County’s broader semiquincentennial efforts to engage residents through educational and interactive programming leading up to the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026. The event was sponsored by Gensler and Deloitte.
Additional events highlighting Morris County’s role in the American Revolution are planned through 2026. More information about upcoming programs is available at morriscounty250.org.
