Sussex County - Newton - CANCELLED - “History and Layout of Picatinny Arsenal prior to its start in 1880”


Tuesday, March 17 – Sussex County

    Come and enjoy the March Meeting of the Colonel Henry Ryerson Civil War Round Table on March 17, 2020, at 7:30 pm, at the Bristol Glen facility, 200 Bristol Glen Drive, Newton, New Jersey, in the Town Hall room. Admission is free, but donations appreciated.

“History and Layout of Picatinny Arsenal prior to its start in 1880” by Jason Huggan.

    U.S. Army Picatinny Arsenal is located in the Highlands of northwestern Morris County. Picatinny is situated on approximately 5,853 acres and stretches northwards from Route 15 towards Green Pond. The Arsenal specializes in the research, development, acquisition, and lifecycle of advanced conventional weapon systems and ammunition. The Cultural Resources Program (CRP) located in the Environmental Affairs Division of the Directorate of Public Works manages the historic structures, buildings, districts, and archaeological sites located across the Arsenal. 

    This presentation demonstrates a general background of the history of the Picatinny Arsenal region prior to its start in 1880, with some discussion of its use during the Civil War. The background will also be given on the legal requirements of Picatinny’s CRP, along with updates of ongoing archaeological investigations and historic research across the Arsenal.

    Mr. Huggan is the Cultural Resource Manager and Garrison Archaeologist for Picatinny Arsenal. He works within the Environmental Affairs Division of Public Works. He has been with Picatinny for over 10 years and prior to this held similar positions at Fort Lee, VA, and Fort Irwin, CA.  

   The Colonel Henry Ryerson Civil War Round Table provides educational programs, tours, and fellowship for individuals interested in the Civil War Era. Meetings are free and open to the public. Donations are always appreciated! For more information please call Jennifer at 973-948-4724 during the day, or check out the Round Table’s website at   www.ryersoncwrt.com   
Location: 200 Bristol Glen Dr, Newton, NJ 07860, USA

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