Upcoming Events

Join us for a quarter mile hike to Jacob Ford's (gun)powder mill on the Whippany River behind Acorn Hall and learn about the new discoveries made during the latest archeological dig! Outdoor program. No registration required. FREE

…That is the question posed to homeowners choosing their interior décor from the past to the present. As an upper middle class family arriving in Morristown by 1860, the Cranes were conscious of the design elements they incorporated into their home, which ranged from costly to cost-effective. Join Research Assistant, Erin Feith, for a look […]

Namaste in nature with MCHS Board President and twenty-year Hatha yoga instructor, Kathleen Margiotta. Classes will feature 60 minutes of flexibility, balance, strength, and calming exercises in the shade of our large oak trees. Drop-in classes: $15, Package of 4 Wednesdays (6/28-7/26, no class on 7/5): $50. Rain or shine. All proceeds benefit the restoration […]

Bring your smartphone (or any camera) and spend a relaxed afternoon taking photos with Xiomáro, an internationally exhibited artist whose work will be on display in our exhibit opening Summer 2023, Preserving Morris County History Through the Lens of Time: A Photographic Journey by Xiomáro. Come to Acorn Hall for a casual walk through the […]

Get a taste of 19th-century farming in Morristown! Begin at Macculloch Hall Historical Museum to discover George Macculloch’s handwritten garden journal for his 26-acre farm at Macculloch Hall and then explore Acorn Hall's grounds to learn about Augustus Crane’s apple orchard, gardens, and ice house. Refreshments available at both sites. Pre-registration is required: $20 per […]

Namaste in nature with MCHS Board President and twenty-year Hatha yoga instructor, Kathleen Margiotta. Classes will feature 60 minutes of flexibility, balance, strength, and calming exercises in the shade of our large oak trees. Drop-in classes: $15, Package of 4 Wednesdays (6/28-7/26, no class on 7/5): $50. Rain or shine. All proceeds benefit the restoration […]

Join Curator of Collections Anne Motto for a special tour of Acorn Hall with a behind-the-scenes look at some of the Crane family treasures that tell the story of two remarkable, but very different women who left indelible marks on their childhood home. Indoor program. No registration required. $7 for non-members ($5 for members) and […]

Namaste in nature with MCHS Board President and twenty-year Hatha yoga instructor, Kathleen Margiotta. Classes will feature 60 minutes of flexibility, balance, strength, and calming exercises in the shade of our large oak trees. Drop-in classes: $15, Package of 4 Wednesdays (6/28-7/26, no class on 7/5): $50. Rain or shine. All proceeds benefit the restoration […]

Take a stroll back in time to Augustus Crane’s neighborhood in the mid-19th century and explore how the Morris Avenue landscape has evolved. Outdoor program. No registration required. $7.00 ($5.00 for members) for program and $10 to include a tour of Acorn Hall.