For Immediate Release
October 23, 2025

Jockey Hollow Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution Sponsors Liberty Tree Dedication Ceremony at Burnham Park

The Jockey Hollow Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), in partnership with the Burnham Park Association, the Town of Morristown, and the Morristown Shade Tree Commission, will be the first in the state to host a Liberty Tree Dedication Ceremony on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Burnham Park (Washington Street side, in front of the pond).

MORRISTOWN, NJ – The Jockey Hollow Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), in partnership with the Burnham Park Association, the Town of Morristown, and the Morristown Shade Tree Commission, will be the first in the state to host a Liberty Tree Dedication Ceremony on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Burnham Park (Washington Street side, in front of the pond).

The Jockey Hollow Chapter, the largest of New Jersey’s thirteen SAR chapters, funded the tree. With the support of the Morristown Shade Tree Commission, this dedication will serve as a living tribute to veterans and a reminder of the principles upon which our nation was founded.

Residents and visitors are encouraged to attend and take part in this special event celebrating both local and national history.