The Schuyler-Hamilton Museum

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Schuyler-Hamilton House is the colonial home of Dr. Jabez Campfield, Revolutionary War doctor who, with his wife Sarah Ward, moved from his native Newark to Morristown in 1765 when he purchased this house. It had been enlarged by 1779 when he lent the property to General Washington's personal physician, Dr. John Cochran. Mrs. Cochran was the sister of Mrs. Elizabeth Schuyler, wife of General Philip Schuyler of Albany, New York, all of whom, with children and servants, were billeted in this house at periods during 1779-1780.

Colonel Alexander Hamilton, General Washington's Aide de Camp, paid court to Miss Betsy Schulyer during that winter. They were later married in Albany.

Dr. Campfield resumed practice in Morristown and was a founder of the Morris Academy 1791, helped organize the first medical society of New Jersey, and with his only child, Dr. William Campfield, founded the first library in Morristown, 1792. Later they organized the first agricultural and horticultural society of New Jersey. Jabez lived here 1765-1821.

In 1923, the Morristown Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, purchased the property just before it was to be torn down. It was restored for occupancy and a museum by 1924; most of the furnishings were donated by members and their friends. It features a notable collection of tiger maple pieces in keeping with the style 1770-1812.

Museum Hours: Sunday and Tuesdays 2 to 5pm All other afternoons- by appolntment
Admission adults $1.50, children under age 10,10 cents
5 Olyphant Place, Morristown, NJ 07960 (201)267-4039