Morris County Historical Society — Attraction in Morristown

I was a professional clinical researcher in cardiac medical device for years tracking and assisting with international publication with six cardiac surgeons. I have done genealogy research on my personal family and professionally for the past 10 years. I have contacted and visited historical societies many times for assistance on breaking down brick walls, and spent countless hours at our local Genealogy Library which is the largest free standing Genealogy Library in the world that includes permanent holdings from the RLDS and almost a million on-site collections. Erin at the Morris County Historical Society, took an actual interest and curiosity regarding the facts I gave her. She emailed me her findings in a couple of working days. Not only did she confirm a finding that I had not told her about, she gave me multiple resources in Morris New Jersey and the state of New Jersey I had not utilized. Can't wait to start looking into them!...

Don't waste your time trying to go here. The house and parking lot was totally vacant of visitors. Went there today 11/12/17 and was told it was too late for a tour. She said a tour takes at least 45 minutes and the latest tour would have started at 3:15pm since they close at 4pm today. I showed her my phone that reflected it was only 3:09 and her response was we could come in but she would have to do a really rushed tour. The whole attitude was negitative like we're invading her house. Definitely see why we were the only visitors attempting to visit. The outside of the house reflected a great deal of attention was paid to detail during construction however after many years of harsh weather the house is in desperate need of painting and repairs in order to save it...

I recently inherited many family photos dating from the 20s and 30s that indicated my grandfather and father lived in Montville, NJ in an old stone house. I had never seen these photos before and was instantly enchanted. So I called the Morris County Historical Society and struck gold when a research assistant named Kat listened patiently as I outlined my quest to learn more about the house. With slim data, within the same day (wow!!!) she provided me with links to multiple sources of information about the Effingham Low House. Her professionalism and unbelievably quick response deserves 6 stars, but I can only give her and the Historical Society 5! Thank you so much for the fine work you are doing to preserve the history of this...