Historical Hike In Morristown On July 4, 2019

MORRISTOWN, NJ — Many of us celebrate July 4th with hot dogs, cold drinks and fireworks, but why not preface that with some history? The Morris County Historical Society is hosting its 7th annual hike along Patriot's Path on July 4th to the archeological site of Powder Mill.

Hikers can learn about the role Powder Mill played in the Revolutionary War, and plans for its future. The site was unearthed and documented by the Historical Society in the late-1960s, when the route for Route 287 was being mapped out.

The free hike will start at Acorn Hall (68 Morris Ave), and will follow Patriot's Path about a quarter of a mile. Two hikes are being offered, one at 11 a.m. and one at 2 p.m. For more information, call MCHS at 973-267-3465 or visit the MCHS website: MorrisCountyHistory.org.

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Morris County Fourth of July weather forecast:

Wednesday: A slight chance of showers between 11am and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Independence Day (Thursday): A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

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