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]

Contents 1 History 2 Facilities 3 Activities 4 References 5 External links

[edit] History

On October 17, 1779, the Continental Army bivouacked 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 two years before.^[2] Desertions were commonplace. The entire Pennsylvania contingent successfully mutinied and later, 200 New Jersey soldiers attempted to emulate them. Several of the latter ringleaders were hung.^[3]

[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's Savvy Won the Day. US News and World Report. 
3. ^ Flexner, James Thomas (April 1984). Washington The Indispensable Man: 154. 

[edit] External links

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

Coordinates: 40°45′41″N 74°32′33″W / 40.7614°N 74.5425°W / 40.7614; -74.5425