FRANCIS BERNARD, NEW JERSEY’S FORGOTTEN GOVERNOR SOCIAL MEDIA HISTORY SERIES The Mr. Local History Project hopes you’ve been following our social media series, a series of Facebook posts honoring the life of New Jersey Royal Governor Sir Francis Bernard named… Read More »Sir Francis Bernard Social Media History Series
Amid controversy and intrigue, we have been writing for years about a controversial figure in early American history who served the English majestry as the provincial governor of New Jersey and Massachusetts Bay. If you were to define the life… Read More »Three Sister Towns Historic Links to Governor Sir Francis Bernard
Our curiosity started with a round-table discussion: Who is Francis Bernard, and should there be a statue to recognize his service to New Jersey? Read the story and tell us what you think at the end. It is almost as… Read More »Meet (Sir) Francis Bernard Esq. – New Jersey’s Royal Governor
Terms and Conditions to the new Provincial Governor if accepted. And YES, Bernard accepted. As the internet grows, so does the information. This piece is a transcribe of what is the job description for Francis Bernard, who was approved by… Read More »New Jersey Provincial Governor – Francis Bernard’s Actual 1758 Job Description
Sir Francis Bernard’s Legacy Carries On as Towns Honor the Royal Governor of New Jersey and Massachusetts In 1758, Francis Bernard, originally from Lincolnshire, England, was appointed Governor of the province of Nova Caesarea (New Jersey). He packed up his… Read More »Sir Francis Bernard Honored With American Town Names
In Search of the Official Crest of Sir Francis Bernard, the Royal Governor of New Jersey and Massachusetts. As with all Mr. Local History retrospectives, we often update the post when we gather additional information and are sent photos from… Read More »In Search of the Crest of Sir Francis Bernard
Color Our Bernardsville Centennial Emblem and Enter for a Chance to Win Prizes 2024 brings the honor of celebrating the 100th anniversary of the official founding of Bernardsville, New Jersey. Here’s a fun opportunity to bring your kids along for… Read More »Coloring Contest: Bernardsville Centennial
Planning is already underway working with Mother Nature to bring Charter Day a nice warm sunny day for May 18, 2024. Street Fair Details Yes it rained on May 20, 2023 but volunteers, vendors and residents DID show up for… Read More »2024: Bernards Township Charter Day
Why We Celebrate Bernards Township Charter Day The first Charter Day street fair celebration in Bernards Township was held on Saturday, May 20, 1995. The event started at 10am and lasted till 4pm. Charter Day commemorates the May 24, 1760… Read More »Retrospective: The History Behind Bernards Township Charter Day & That Charter
The Bernards Township Committee passed Resolution #2023-0244 honoring Bernards Township Day of Community Service and Pride to be held across Bernards Township on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Resolution #2023-0244 Recognition of Mr. Local History Project’s” support of Bernards Township Day… Read More »Township Resolution Honors Bernards Township Day
2024 is the #bernardsville100 or #bernardsvillecentennial or #bernardsville1924-2024 and the Mr.Local History Project plans to study it, write about it, promote it, and yes honor it. Bernardsville, New Jersey is celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2024 with a year long… Read More »Crest and Art Honor Bernardsville’s Centennial History
#btchartday is ON! Rain or Shine Get ready for a fun filled street fair and festival on Saturday, May 18, 2024 in the Historic Basking Ridge Village. Weather Forecast Stop by the Mr. Local History Project Booth #91 on Henry… Read More »2024 Bernards Township Charter Day Streetfair
DATE: Friday, May 24, 2024 – Day Focuses on Community Service and Pride in Bernards Township The Mr. Local History Project celebrates Bernards Township Day with two great historic items. Get a vinyl sticker or an original Bernards Township flag… Read More »Bernards Township Day of Community Service and Pride 2024 Challenge
Buy Now/Plant Now / Support Bernards Township’s Anniversary. Unique Fundraiser and Colorful Display of your support. If you live in Basking Ridge, Liberty Corner, Lyons, or West Millington, New Jersey you’re part of Bernards Township. Bernards Township has adopted the ‘Flower Drift’… Read More »Flowers Honor Bernards Township’s 250th Anniversary
Circle the Date on the Calendar!Bernards Township’s Annual Day of Community Service and Pride is Wednesday, May 24, 2023. First off, THANK YOU TO EVERYONE who participated last year’s Bernards Township Day of Community Service and Pride. The event was… Read More »Bernards Township Day of Community Service & Pride