Jockey Hollow

Jockey Hollow is a unit of Morristown National Historical Park in New Jersey. It was used as an encampment by the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.^[1]

[edit] History

On October 17, 1779, the Continental Army bivouaced for the winter at Jockey Hollow. This was strategically sound because the elevation of Jockey Hollow was several hundred feet above the British to the east. In the days of horsepower, this was considered an impregnable redoubt. That winter was the "cruelest" of the war, including the one at Valley Forge the year before.^[2] Desertions and mutiny were commonplace. On May 25, 1780, Pennsylvania troops put down a mutiny. Two of the ringleaders were hanged.

[edit] Facilities

• Jockey Hollow Visitor Center
• Wick House: Park employee in period dress.

[edit] Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Hiking
• Interpretive Programs
• Snow Skiing
• Children's Junior Ranger Program

[edit] References

1. ^ National Park Service: Morristown National Historical Park
2. ^ Tolson, Jay (July 7-14, 2008). How Washington'w Savvy Won the Day. US News and World Report. 

[edit] External links

• Morristown National Historical Park: The Great Story Includes much Jockey Hollow history.
• The Hard Winter of 1779-80