Events
Annual Meeting & Luncheon
Washington Association of New Jersey presents an Annual Meeting & Luncheon held on President’s Day, February, to celebrate George Washington’s birthday. Members and the public are invited to attend. Pertinent Annual Addresses are delivered each year. The addresses were first delivered in February 1887 and have continued through today.
Save the Date: Colonial Tavern Night at the Historic Olde Mill Inn
Mark your calendars for a special evening on October 24, 2024, at the historic Olde Mill Inn in Basking Ridge. We are thrilled to announce that esteemed author Nathaniel Philbrick will be our guest speaker. More details and a formal invitation will be shared soon. We look forward to celebrating with you!
Help Us Restore George Washington’s 1789 Post-Inauguration Suit
In 1789, George Washington donned a distinctive three-piece suit for the post-inaugural events immediately following his historic swearing-in as the first President of the United States. This emblematic attire is an enduring symbol of Washington’s commitment to the American dream and its principles. More than two centuries later, this treasured relic is showing signs of its age.
Let’s bring it back to life, together!
4th of July Celebrations
An inspiring reading of the Declaration of Independence – on the Green! Music, crafts, games and costumed re-enactors fill the Morristown Green.
WANJ sponsors July 4th Celebrations with partners, Morris County Tourism Bureau , Morris County Historical Park, Crossroads of the American Revolution, Morristown Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and New Jersey Shakespeare Theatre.
George and Martha Washington Tea
The Washington Association sponsors a formal tea each fall commemorating General and Mrs. Washington’s stay in Morristown during the 1779-1780 winter encampment. In recent years, the event has coincided with Morris County’s Holly Walk.
WANJ Partners with Other Organizations and Sponsors these additional events:
Naturalization Ceremony
Time: 11:00am
WANJ sponsors an Annual Fall Naturalization Ceremony, held in conjunction with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and Morristown National Historical Park.
Members and the public are invited to join us as we celebrate this moving ceremony, where the newest American Citizens take their oath to their new nation.
North Jersey American Revolution Round Table – Monthly Lecture Series
WANJ invites the public to join NJARRT on the second Thursday of each month for an impressive lecture devoted to American History. Lectures are held in the Great Hall, Washington’s Headquarters Museum Building.
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