From the one-room Littleton Schoolhouse (c 1796) in Parsippany, to the cutting edge Morristown High School (1916), the rural two-room Lafayette School (1921) in Roxbury Township, and the Mount Vernon School (1860) in Chatham Township, schoolhouses in Morris County were as diverse as the student populations they served. Here’s your chance to explore generations of schoolhouses and education in Morris County!
About The Tour
Welcoming students for over two centuries, Morris County’s historic schoolhouses each have a unique story to tell. Highlighting dozens of schoolhouses all across Morris County, this tour not only illustrates generations of shared and universal experiences of schooling, it also highlights the restoration and reuse of these often beloved historic buildings.
For Tours inside a Site, please call ahead to confirm availability.
Lafayette School Students 1921/22
Featured Tour: Schools of Morris County
Boonton Academy (School Street School)
730 Birch St, Boonton, NJ 07005
Boonton High School
306 Lathrop Ave, Boonton, NJ 07005
Harrison Street School
110 Harrison St, Boonton, NJ 07005
Mount Vernon School
24 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, NJ 07928
Helen H. Kingsley School (Cobblestone School)
96 Mt Pleasant Ave, East Hanover, NJ 07936
Little Red Schoolhouse
203 Ridgedale Ave, Florham Park, NJ 07932
Millington Schoolhouse #74
1802 Long Hill Rd, Millington, NJ 07946
Mead Hall and Seminary Hall, Drew University
36 Madison Ave, Madison, NJ 07940
Montville School
Former Borough Hall
404 Howard Blvd, Mt Arlington, NJ 07856
Morristown High School
50 Early St, Morristown, NJ 07960
Morristown-Beard School
70 Whippany Rd, Morristown, NJ 07960
Washington Valley Schoolhouse
146 Washington Valley Rd, Morristown, NJ 07960
Wharton High School (1921-1953)
17 Robert St, Wharton, NJ 07885
Wharton High School (1921-1953)
17 Robert St, Wharton, NJ 07885
Make It Morris
Where To Go, What To Do, Where To Eat, Shop, & Stay
Support The Morris County Historical Society
Membership in the Morris County Historical Society is available in a variety of categories from student memberships to lifetime memberships.
Member Benefits Include:
- North American Reciprocal Museum Association membership for Contributors or higher
- Quarterly print newsletter and monthly e-newsletter
- Free admission to Acorn Hall
- Free or reduced admission to MCHS programs and events
- 15% discount in the Gallery Gift Shop
- Invitations to member-only events
Welcome To
Morris County, NJ
Morris County Historical Society preserves and promotes the history of Morris County, New Jersey.
Since 1971, MCHS has been headquartered at Acorn Hall, an 1853 Italianate-style country home. MCHS operates the Hall as a house museum and uses its extensive collections and archive holdings to produce exhibitions, programs, and online content related to local and state history.
MCHS is a 501c3 Nonprofit Organization Funded By Grantors, Donors, and Members.
