New Exhibit Highlights Burlington County's Role in American Revolution

The 'Burlington County Joins the Revolution' exhibit features artifacts and personal accounts from the Revolutionary War era.

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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A new exhibit at the Warden's House Gallery in Mount Holly, New Jersey, titled 'Burlington County Joins the Revolution,' showcases a variety of artifacts and personal accounts from the American Revolutionary War period in Burlington County. The exhibit features items like cannonballs, weapons, and clothing, as well as excerpts from a diary written by Margret Morris, a Burlington City widow and mother of four who treated American, British, and German soldiers during the war.

Why it matters

As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, this exhibit offers a unique opportunity for visitors to better understand what life was like in New Jersey during the American Revolution. The exhibit highlights the innovative ways Burlington County residents supported the war effort, from the local ironworks supplying armaments to the agricultural community providing food and supplies. The personal stories, like Margret Morris hiding a Tory in her attic, provide a human perspective on the challenges faced by those on the home front.

The details

The exhibit, curated by Marisa Bozarth of the Burlington County museum, features a variety of Revolutionary War-era artifacts, including cannonballs, weapons, and clothing. It also includes excerpts from a diary written by Margret Morris, a Burlington City widow and mother of four who treated American, British, and German soldiers during the war. Morris' diary entries describe the arrival of troops in the city, her son being accused of being a spy, and her decision to hide a Tory in her attic to save him from being bayoneted in the street.

  • The exhibit 'Burlington County Joins the Revolution' is currently open at the Warden's House Gallery in Mount Holly, New Jersey.
  • The exhibit runs through the end of 2026, in celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary.

The players

Marisa Bozarth

The curator of history at the Burlington County museum, who curated the 'Burlington County Joins the Revolution' exhibit.

Margret Morris

A Burlington City widow and mother of four who wrote a diary during the American Revolutionary War, detailing her experiences of troops arriving in the city, her son being accused of being a spy, and her decision to hide a Tory in her attic to save him from being bayoneted.

Allison Eckel

The deputy director of the Burlington County Board of Commissioners and the chairperson of the Burlington County 250th Anniversary Committee, who believes the exhibit can serve as an inspiration and guiding light for future generations.

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What they’re saying

“The people back then in Burlington County and in the whole area were innovators in their own right, they innovated in society, they innovated in economics. What did they do with what they had? How did they make a difference? We can learn from that in exhibits like this one.”

— Allison Eckel, Deputy Director, Burlington County Board of Commissioners; Chairperson, Burlington County 250th Anniversary Committee (WHYY)

“Our ironworks were supplying cannonballs and armaments and pots, kettles, everything they need to survive. And our agriculture in our community was providing crops, cattle, sheep, pretty much anything they could get their hands on.”

— Marisa Bozarth, Curator of History, Burlington County Museum (WHYY)

What’s next

The 'Burlington County Joins the Revolution' exhibit will remain open at the Warden's House Gallery in Mount Holly, New Jersey, through the end of 2026, in celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary.

The takeaway

This exhibit provides a valuable glimpse into the innovative and resilient spirit of Burlington County residents during the American Revolutionary War. Their stories of supporting the war effort, overcoming challenges, and helping those in need offer inspiration and lessons that can still resonate with us today.