NJ, USA
Schuyler-Hamilton House
Historic House
This colonial-era house, located on Olyphant Place in Morristown, is where Alexander Hamilton courted Elizabeth Schuyler during the winter encampment of 1779-1780. Dr. Jabez Campfield owned the house, and the Schuyler family — including Elizabeth and her sister — were guests during the social season that accompanied the army's presence in Morristown. Hamilton, serving as Washington's aide-de-camp, visited frequently, and the courtship that began here led to their marriage in December 1780. The house is maintained by the Daughters of the American Revolution and is open for tours by appointment.
What Happened Here
The Schuyler-Hamilton House is the site where one of the Revolution's most consequential personal relationships began. Alexander Hamilton's marriage to Elizabeth Schuyler connected him to one of New York's most powerful families and provided the social and political foundation for his later career as the first Secretary of the Treasury. The courtship took place amid the suffering of the Hard Winter, a contrast between the social world of the officer class and the privations endured by common soldiers in Jockey Hollow.
Visiting Today
Address
5 Olyphant Place, Morristown, NJ 07960
Hours
By appointment; contact DAR chapter
Admission
Free
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