On the eve of America’s 250th anniversary, join us in Morristown as we welcome Rick Atkinson, two-time Pulitzer Prize–winning historian, as our 2025 Keynote Speaker. Atkinson will discuss his #1 New York Times best seller, THE FATE OF THE DAY: The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777-1780, bringing to life the sweeping story of the American Revolution from the very ground where key moments unfolded.

Morristown Festival of Books Keynote Fundraiser Event – The Fate of the Day: An Evening with Rick Atkinson

The Psychology of Cults
Hosted by renowned cult interventionist Ashlen Hilliard, this gripping live show takes audiences deep inside the world of cults—how they form, why people join, and what it takes to break free. From infamous groups like Jonestown, Heaven’s Gate, and NXIVM to lesser-known but equally insidious organizations, Ashlen unpacks the psychology, manipulation tactics, and hidden dangers that cults use to control their members as well as how coercion and abuse can happen in...

Anthony Rodia: Laugh Till It Hurts Tour
Anthony Rodia’s comedy is refreshingly genuine and quick witted! A first-generation Italian American from Westchester, Rodia’s comedy pulls from his razor-sharp observations on marriage, parenthood, road rage, and everything else worthy of a rant.
Michael Che Live
Stand up comedy from the popular star from Saturday Night Live. Appropriate for audiences 18+
Manhattan Comedy Night November
Enjoy some laughs with our popular stand-up series showcasing the rising stars of comedy. Mature content, language. Adults only.
Manhattan Comedy Night January
Enjoy some laughs with our popular stand-up series showcasing the rising stars of comedy. Mature content, language. Adults only.
The Drew Forum presents: Gary Cohen, Keith Hernandez, Ron Darling
We’re talking baseball with the acclaimed New York Mets broadcasting team of “Gary, Keith and Ron” as they reflect on the past season, comment on the winter Hot Stove action, preview the upcoming season and offer insight on the state of the sport. A must for all baseball fans! This event is generously sponsored by the Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation.
The Drew Forum presents: Douglas Murray
Bestselling author and journalist Douglas Murray has dedicated much of the past few years to reporting from the frontlines in Ukraine and Gaza. Murray discusses the strategic and moral imperatives for the West to secure victories in both wars, highlighting the broader implications for global stability and democracy. Beyond his war reporting, Murray offers his perspective on the recent wave of campus protests in the U.S. and shares his insights on recent and upcoming...