MORRISTOWN, N.J. (Morris County) — The Morris County 250th Anniversary Celebrations Committee is inviting the public to a special screening of the PBS series Drive By History: The Worst Winter of the Revolution: 1779-80 on Tuesday, July 14, at the Morris Museum.
The event will take place at the Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown. A ticketed VIP cocktail reception will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Admission is $30 and includes an opportunity to meet fellow history enthusiasts before the program.
The documentary screening begins at 6:30 p.m. and is free with advance registration. It will be followed by a live discussion and question-and-answer session with Drive By History host Ken Magos.
Magos, a Morris County resident, created the PBS series to highlight the stories behind historic sites and roadside markers throughout New Jersey and New York, connecting local landmarks with broader events in American history.
The featured episode explores the Continental Army’s encampment at Jockey Hollow during the winter of 1779-80, one of the harshest winters on record during the American Revolution. The program examines how Gen. George Washington and his troops endured severe weather, food shortages and disease while encamped in Morristown, and the critical role Morris County played in the nation’s fight for independence.
Following the screening, Magos will discuss the making of the episode and the importance of preserving Revolutionary War history as Morris County continues commemorating America’s 250th anniversary.
Advance registration is required for the free screening. Residents and visitors are encouraged to register online before attending.
