The Cross Estate Gardens are currently open to visitors from 8am to 5pm.
Please see the MNHP website (www.nps.gov/morr) and Press Releases for more details on Park rules, including the Leave No Trace policy which applies to all Park and Garden areas.
The Cross Estate Gardens, a project of the New Jersey Historical Garden Foundation in cooperation with the National Park Service, are located on the Cross Estate, site of the New Jersey Brigade Unit of Morristown National Historical Park, at 61 Jockey Hollow Road, Bernardsville, NJ 07924.
The Gardens comprise formal and native gardens, a wisteria-covered pergola, and a mountain laurel allee. The Cross Estate is open daily from 8am to 8pm in the Summer. Parking is free, and there are no entry fees.
The Gardens are maintained by volunteers who meet every Wednesday morning from April to November.
Usually there is a plant sale every year, and there are opportunities for garden tours. See our Events page for more information.
Upcoming Events
See the Events page for more information.
Spring Plant Sale
Our Annual Plant Sale was held on Saturday, May 4, 2024.
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Talk & Tea
Our Annual Talk & Tea featuring Marta McDowell on “Gardening Can Be Murder” is scheduled for September 19, 2024.
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Garden Tours
Garden Tours will resume on Wednesdays for the 2024 season.
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Volunteer Opportunity
From April through November, our hardy group of volunteers meets every Wednesday morning from 9 a.m. to noon to work in the historic Walled Garden, Native Plant Garden, wisteria-covered pergola, mountain laurel allee, and the other garden areas near the Cross Estate mansion. Tea/coffee/hot chocolate plus baked treats are provided during our 10:30 a.m. break under the pergola. Volunteering at the Cross Estate Gardens is a great opportunity to learn from our experienced gardeners. All levels of gardening experience are welcome.
For more information, email info@crossestategardens.org.
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Donations
Make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal. NJHGF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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