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Living History Demonstrations First Oval Office Project

First Oval Office Project at the Brearley House

December 13, 2025, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • December 13, 2025, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
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    This event is free to the public.
This image shows the handsewn replica linen tent with a silk replica commander in chief standard out front at Morristown National Historical Park.

On December 13, 2025, the Lawrence Historical Society will host the First Oval Office Project at the Brearley House — a full-scale replica of George Washington's sleeping marquee, dining tent, baggage tent, and common tents that served as his mobile headquarters while on campaign.

The weekend will feature living history reenactments, student docents, and educational programming, connecting Lawrence to the NJ250, New Jersey's celebration of America's 250th anniversary.

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A replica of George Washington's tent stands in a grass field

First Oval Office Project

Learn more about the Museum's handsewn, full-scale replica of General George Washington's mobile Revolutionary War headquarters tents.
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General George Washington's Revolutionary War headquarters tent on display at the Museum

Washington's War Tents

Explore the cornerstone of the Museum's collection, General George Washington's Revolutionary War tent, and the handsewn, full-scale replica of his field headquarters.
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Three brown wooden tent stakes with one sharp end to dig into the ground and one notched end to hold rope.
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Tent Pins

These wooden pins, or stakes, were driven into the ground to hold ropes that kept George Washington’s marquee tents upright.
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