Mary Crane Hone

Mary Crane Hone II (November 21, 1904 – November 27, 1990) was an American stage actress, campaign manager, political anti-war activist, and historical preservationist. She is best known for preserving Acorn Hall in Morristown, New Jersey. As a stage actress, Hone starred in lead roles in plays in United States, Canada, England, and Egypt. She worked for the BBC and the World Federalist Movement, with a nearly lifelong interest in Democratic campaigning and the United Nations. She campaigned for Franklin D. Roosevelt, Robert B. Meyner, and Adlai Stevenson. After decades of attempts, Hone was able to preserve her historic estate, Acorn Hall, by donating it to the Morris County Historical Society in 1971. The National Park Service states that "the building’s current excellent state of preservation is due largely to [Hone's] efforts."