Experiencing triumph and defeat during some of the most complex times in American history, the Ford family of Morris County, New Jersey, left an indelible mark on their community. Though there were few opportunities available at the time, the Fords rose to prominence in colonial America through their devotion to principle and a commitment to family. In the nineteenth century, the Fords adapted to the shifting economic and cultural landscape with grace and ingenuity. The stately home of the family, which was once George Washington's headquarters, has now become a monument to the remarkable time... Read More
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Experiencing triumph and defeat during some of the most complex times in American history, the Ford family of Morris County, New Jersey, left an indelible mark on their community. Though there were few opportunities available at the time, the Fords rose to prominence in colonial America through their devotion to principle and a commitment to family. In the nineteenth century, the Fords adapted to the shifting economic and cultural landscape with grace and ingenuity. The stately home of the family, which was once George Washington's headquarters, has now become a monument to the remarkable time... Read More
Experiencing triumph and defeat during some of the most complex times in American history, the Ford family of Morris County, New Jersey, left an indelible mark on their community. Though there were few opportunities available at the time, the Fords rose to prominence in colonial America through their devotion to principle and a commitment to family. In the nineteenth century, the Fords adapted to the shifting economic and cultural landscape with grace and ingenuity. The stately home of the family, which was once George Washington's headquarters, has now become a monument to the remarkable times in which they lived. Their story is not just of one family or one place. Their story, in miniature, reflects the larger story of Morris County, New Jersey, and America.
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Pages: 176
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Imprint: The History Press
Publication Date: 1st December 2010
State: New Jersey
Illustration Note: 100% Mono
ISBN: 9781609490072
Format: Paperback
BISACs: TRAVEL / United States / Northeast / Middle Atlantic (NJ, NY, PA) PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Historical HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA)
Author Bio
Dr. Jude Pfister currently works at Morristown National Historical Park and has been with the National Park Service in the field of historic preservation and cultural resource conservation since 1993. He oversees the museum as well as the archival and library programs. He is the author of The First Decade of the United States Supreme Court; The Jacob Ford Jr. Mansion; The Fords of New Jersey; and America Writes Its History: The Formation of a National Narrative.
Experiencing triumph and defeat during some of the most complex times in American history, the Ford family of Morris County, New Jersey, left an indelible mark on their community. Though there were few opportunities available at the time, the Fords rose to prominence in colonial America through their devotion to principle and a commitment to family. In the nineteenth century, the Fords adapted to the shifting economic and cultural landscape with grace and ingenuity. The stately home of the family, which was once George Washington's headquarters, has now become a monument to the remarkable times in which they lived. Their story is not just of one family or one place. Their story, in miniature, reflects the larger story of Morris County, New Jersey, and America.
Pages: 176
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Imprint: The History Press
Publication Date: 1st December 2010
State: New Jersey
Illustrations Note: 100% Mono
ISBN: 9781609490072
Format: Paperback
BISACs: TRAVEL / United States / Northeast / Middle Atlantic (NJ, NY, PA) PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Historical HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA)
Dr. Jude Pfister currently works at Morristown National Historical Park and has been with the National Park Service in the field of historic preservation and cultural resource conservation since 1993. He oversees the museum as well as the archival and library programs. He is the author of The First Decade of the United States Supreme Court; The Jacob Ford Jr. Mansion; The Fords of New Jersey; and America Writes Its History: The Formation of a National Narrative.