A Stroll Through the Old Village of Chester Walking Tour
Morris County Historical Society is pleased to partner with local historians and history organizations to present a Morris County Walking Tour Series that celebrates the area’s rich and diverse past . From April through October, join us for nearly 40 guided walking tours that exp…
On a Saturday afternoon in October, the Morris County Historical Society leads a free walking tour through Chester’s historic village, and the itinerary is genuinely, wait, we promised not to say that word. It’s a good one, though. You’ll visit the home of an iron mine owner, the oldest Congregational Church west of the Hudson River, Chester Cemetery, and what the listing calls “one of the poshest hotels on the stagecoach route from Easton, PA to Elizabeth, NJ.” Tours run rain or shine, but space caps at 15 people, so pre-registration is required. Email mchsacornhall@gmail.com to save your spot.