About the Tour
The Mount Tabor House Tour is the Historical Society's largest annual fundraiser — and one of the most charming events in Morris County. This self-guided, walkable tour takes you inside more than 15 privately owned Victorian cottages in the Mount Tabor Historic District, a National Register community unlike anywhere else in New Jersey.
Wander at your own pace through delightful hidden gardens, admire the elaborate gingerbread woodwork that defines Mount Tabor's architecture, and discover why this former Methodist camp meeting ground has captivated visitors for more than 150 years.
Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 the day of the tour.
What's Included
- Cottage tours — step inside more than 15 Victorian homes, each with its own story
- Richardson History House — tour the interior of Mount Tabor's camp meeting cottage museum
- Camp Meeting Tent — a furnished, living history replica of the tents that started it all, with costumed interpreters
- Quilt Show — a large and diverse exhibition displayed inside the historic 1885 Tabernacle
- Self-guided tour booklet — pick up your printed map and guide at check-in
Getting Started
All tours begin at the check-in table near the Old Firehouse on Simpson Avenue, where you can pick up your printed tour booklet and self-guided map. Houses and gardens may be visited in any order, at any time during the event window — go at your own pace and linger as long as you like.
Parking & Shuttle
Visitors are strongly encouraged to park at Mount Tabor Elementary School on Park Road (GPS: 864 Park Road, Morris Plains, NJ). A free shuttle runs continuously from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm and drops off near the Old Firehouse check-in location.
Ticket Information
Ticket sales will begin closer to the event date. Be sure to bookmark this page and sign up for our monthly newsletter so you'll be the first to know.
Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 the day of the tour.
Please note: tickets are not mailed and no electronic ticket will be sent. Bring your receipt to the check-in table near the Old Firehouse.
Ways to Purchase
Online: Use the registration button above to purchase tickets in advance.
By mail: Send a check with a stamped, self-addressed envelope to:
Mount Tabor Historical Society – House Tour
P.O. Box 271, Mount Tabor, NJ 07878
Day of the tour: Tickets may be purchased at the check-in table near the Old Firehouse on Simpson Avenue.
For additional information, call 973-975-0001 or email mths@mounttabornj.org.
Every ticket sold goes directly back into the community. The Mount Tabor Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose proceeds fund preservation, education, and beautification projects throughout the historic district.