As previously noted in this blog - Chester and Morristown NJ are located in one of the most historic areas in the North East. A major part of the history of our country are the arts and crafts traditions that our fore-bearers instilled in our lives. Every summer, just the weekend after Labor Day - Chester, NJ plays host to one of the largest craft fairs in the North East.

If craft shows are your thing - you shouldn’t miss this one - there are hundreds of vendors an also food and entertainment galore.

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The historic village of Chester, NJ is located just 20 minutes from Morristown and features a plethora of shops and eateries conveniently located along the main street of the village. This is an excellent vacation for those of you who like to browse shops and visit small galleries, along with soaking up some revolutionary war erahistory.

Originally known as “Black River,” Chester was established in the early 1700’s along a network of dirt indian trails barely wide enough for a lone horseman that criss-crossed the densely wooded areas of New England. It was by these trails that a group of adventurous settlers from Southold and Easthampton, Long Island, first came to the green hills of Morris County. Two of those trails converged in the area that the Minisink Indians called “Almatunk,” “black earth bottom” for Black River - hence the original name of Black River.

In the 1970’s the Borough of Chester underwent major renovations and many unique and tourist-friendly shops were added to bring new life to an old village. Lodging is available in Chester or approximately 20 minutes away in Morristown, NJ. Check out The Madison Hotel for a Morristown Lodging option.