Parsippany Museum Featured On Pathways Of History Tour

PARSIPPANY, NJ — This weekend, step back into history as part of Morris County's annual museum and site tour experience, The Pathways of History.

The Pathways of History, a self-guided weekend tour of Morris County museums and historic sites, is scheduled for May 6 and 7. The tour will visit over 25 museums, historical societies and sites, including one in Parsippany.

On Saturday, May 6, attendees will be able to visit the Parsippany Historical Museum at the Bowlsby-DeGelleke House and view artwork by local artists as well as renderings of Parsippany's historic buildings displayed in the Bowlsby-DeGelleke House's period rooms.

The Bowlsby-DeGelleke House, located at 320 Baldwin Road, in Parsippany, is a 1-1/2-story, wood-clapboard-sided farmhouse built around 1790 by George Bowlsby Jr. The house's current configuration is the result of subsequent renovations, officials said.

The township purchased the house in 1977 for use as the Parsippany Historical Museum. It was added to the National and New Jersey Registers of Historic Places in 1978.

The house was restored to its 1850s appearance with grants from the Morris County Historic Preservation Trust and the Parsippany Township Open Space Program.

The Pathways of History tour was designed to provide the entire family with the opportunity to explore Morris County’s rich heritage.

The free, family-friendly event features over two dozen Morris County museums and historic sites that have dug deep into their archives to present the best of their collections in various artistic mediums such as fine art, photography and more.

Volunteers will be on hand to provide background information as well as live historic craft and music demonstrations. For a list of all sites included on the tour, guides and maps, go to www.PathwaysofHistoryNJ.net.