Rev Times Weekend gives the U.S.A. a proper celebration

Graheme traveled from Spring City PA to celebrate in Morristown. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Graheme traveled from Spring City PA to celebrate in Morristown. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
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Fireworks at Central Park in Morris Plains. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Fireworks at Central Park in Morris Plains. Photo by Jeff Sovelove

America may need a whole year to recover from Morris County’s 2016 Revolutionary Times birthday bash, a movable feast of toasts, music and pyrotechnics.

Rory James Hobler, age 8 months, of Montclair applauds Army band at the Ford Mansion with his parents, Ryan and Lauren. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
Rory James Hobler, age 8 months, of Montclair applauds Army band at the Ford Mansion with his parents, Ryan and Lauren. Photo by Kevin Coughlin

Orchestrated by the Morris County Tourism Bureau,  with help from the Washington Association of New Jersey, the Morristown National Historical Park, the Morris County Park Commission, the town of Morristown, and many others, the weekend featured something for everyone.

“We’re having a blast!” said Sadeep Talati, who brought his family and the Dave family of Warren to enjoy an outdoor concert by the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps on the lawn of the Ford Mansion on Sunday.

The events began Saturday with a cocktail party at Morristown’s Jockey Hollow Bar & Kitchen, where a new tourism video was premiered for guests who included Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (R. 11th Dist.) and Assemblyman Anthony M. Bucco (R-25th Dist.).

Brandon of Wharton celebrates outside the Ford Mansion. Photo by Jeff Sovelove.
Brandon of Wharton celebrates outside the Ford Mansion. Photo by Jeff Sovelove.

A large crowd came to the spacious grounds of the former Greystone Park State Psychiatric Hospital, now known as Central Park in Morris Plains, for an impressive fireworks show sponsored by the town of Morristown on Sunday night.

“This is the 240th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence,” Mayor Tim Dougherty told spectators.

“So I guess the only message is, enjoy the fireworks, thanks for coming out, and don’t forget what this stands for– this stands for our Independence. God bless America.”

A reading of the Declaration of Independence–on the Morristown Green where General George Washington once trod–was scheduled to cap the festivities on Monday at noon.

MORE COVERAGE OF REV TIMES 2016

Graheme traveled from Spring City PA to celebrate in Morristown. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Graheme traveled from Spring City PA to celebrate in Morristown. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
The US Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps performs behind Gen. Washington's former headquarters in Morristown. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
The US Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps performs behind Gen. Washington’s former headquarters in Morristown. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE? Not for long!  At the Ford Mansion concert. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE? Not for long! At the Ford Mansion concert. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
GO, TEAM!  Executive Director Leslie Bensley, center, and her Morris Tourism team. From left: Barbara Taylor, Carol Anton, Carol Barkin, Allison Orr. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
GO, TEAM! Executive Director Leslie Bensley, center, and her Morris Tourism team. From left: Barbara Taylor, Carol Anton, Carol Barkin, Allison Orr. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
BI-PARTISAN SPIRIT: Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-11th Dist.), left, and Morristown Mayor Tim Dougherty, a Democrat, chat at Revolutionary Times party in Morristown. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
BI-PARTISAN SPIRIT: Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-11th Dist.), left, and Morristown Mayor Tim Dougherty, a Democrat, pictured on the right, chat at Revolutionary Times party in Morristown. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
Fireworks at Central Park in Morris County for Rev Times 2016. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Fireworks at Central Park in Morris County for Rev Times 2016. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Sunset, just before the fireworks at Central Park in Morris Plains. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
Sunset, just before the fireworks at Central Park in Morris Plains. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
The Wilson family of Morristown relaxes before the fireworks. From left: Jana Wilson and Maya, age 3; Taj, Mark, and Ayo Wilson;  and Dara Sanderson.  Photo by Kevin Coughlin
The Wilson family of Morristown relaxes before the fireworks. From left: Jana Wilson and Maya, age 3; Taj, Mark, and Ayo Wilson; and Dara Sanderson. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
Phil Lester performs National Anthem while Tourism Director Leslie Bensley helps with the audio. Photo by Jeff Sovelove.
Phil Lester performs National Anthem while Tourism Director Leslie Bensley helps with the audio. Photo by Jeff Sovelove.
The Talati and Dave families came from Westfield and Warren, respectively, to hear an Army fife and drum corps. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
‘WE’RE HAVING A BLAST!’ The Talati and Dave families came from Westfield and Warren, respectively, to hear an Army fife and drum corps. Photo by Kevin Coughlin

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