Morris County - Madison - Surveying the New Jersey Landscape [January 20, 2020, to June 14, 2020]

Monday, January 20 – Morris County

New Exhibit: Surveying the New Jersey Landscape
Opens January 20, 2020

January 20, 2020, to June 14, 2020

New Jersey’s beautiful and varied landscapes give its residents many reasons to celebrate. The Garden State’s backdrop is a colorful, diverse scenery – from the Great Swamp, to the coastal Jersey Shore, to the mountain ranges. Its natural features have drastically shaped the lives of the people who have inhabited the area for thousands of years.
But how have people interacted with this land over time? Historic maps, surveying tools, and other accounts provide the keys to better understanding our relationship to our environment. Artistic renderings reveal the creativity that our natural surroundings often spark within us. As you explore Surveying the New Jersey Landscape, consider your own connection to the landscape and the human impact that we have had on the local topography, wildlife, and vegetation over time.

Thank You To Those Who Helped Make This Exhibit Possible

  • Montclair History Center
  • Morris County Historical Society
  • Morris County Parks Comission
  • Karen Spicer
  • Walter Rodriguez
  • Erin Benz
. 

 9 Main Street, Madison; 973-377-2982

Hours

Monday:   Closed
Tuesday–Saturday:   10am–4pm
Sunday*:  Noon-5pm
Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
*Closed on Sundays in July and August

Admission

Adults – $5
Students, Children and Adults 62+ – $3
Members & Children under 6 – FREE
Family Maximum Rate – $15.00
Guided Tours (by appointment only) – $8.00 per person
Location: 9 Main St, Madison, NJ 07940, USA

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