On Jan. 6, 2021, thousands of supporters of President Donald Trump attacked the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to disrupt ...

This collection contains papers concerning the invention and development of the telegraph by Samuel F. B. Morse, Alfred Vail, and others, especially Vail's work with telegraph instruments and ...

The device was publicly used for the first time in January 1838 at Speedwell Ironworkers on Route 202 near Morristown.

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In honor of Mother's Day, the Alfred Vail School Home School Association in Morris Township organized a food drive to benefit the Interfaith Food Pantry of Morris County. During the week of May 5th, ...

MORRIS TWP. — Outdoor classrooms are common in warm, dry climates outside of New Jersey. But now, at least one school in Morris County has a special place where students can learn while enjoying fresh ...

Alfred Morris Vail Sr., 90, went to be with the Lord surrounded by those who loved him dearly. A beloved father and grandfather he will be missed immensely. Proud Navy veteran he served in World War ...

Alfred Vail (1807-1859) was born in Morristown, New Jersey, where his father was owner of the Speedwell Iron Works. After working in his father's shop and preparing for the Presbyterian ministry, ...