The Washington Association of New Jersey (WANJ) is one of the oldest historic preservation organizations in the nation. The objects of this Association are:

(1) To act with the National Park Service in the preservation of the property known as Washington's Headquarters, in Morristown, as a memorial to George Washington, and commemorative of his associate officers, and the heroism and fortitude with which the Continental Troops withstood the severe hardships and suffering of the winters of 1777 and 1779-1780 while encamped in and about Morristown.

(2) To engage and assist in the collection and preservation of papers, documents, paintings, relics, books and objects of interest connected with the Revolutionary War.

(3) To engage in such other activities as may be deemed desirable and proper for the purpose of perpetuating the memory of George Washington and those who were associated with him in the Revolution and the founding of the Republic.

(4) To raise funds sufficient to carry out the above purposes.