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Art and History – Looking for Artists To Interpret History to Celebrate NJ250

Joining the America 250 movement – Artists and New Jersey 250!

UPDATE: We are looking for art programs, non-profits, and elder program coordinators to consider programs where an entire art class works to create their own collection with ties to our collective local history.

MLHP Education Coordinator

The Mr. Local History Project is looking for any artists to interpret our local history boards to create memorable images of local history for the Somerset Hills communities of Bernardsville, Bernards Township, Bedminster, Peapack and Gladstone.


If you’re interested in volunteering, drop us a note, and we can connect to discuss.

Chief Nowenoik and John Harrison strike a deal to purchase 3,000 acres for $50.
General Henry Knox winter cantonment 1778 in Pluckemin
The Wedding at Lord Stirling Manor
General Lee’s capture at Widow White’s Tavern (Basking Ridge)
The George Washington picnic under the historic oak in Basking Ridge.
5,000+ troops at Bullion’s Tavern in Liberty Corner.
President of the Continental Congress Elias Boudinot at his farm in Basking Ridge.
President James Monroe as a 19 year old in Basking Ridge.
The Hospital at Baskinridge 1779-1780.
Honor a couple who quietly changed black history while serving their nation. Meet Basking Ridge’s Robert and Estelle Terry from the Tuskegee Airmen.
We add a more modern historic local icon- Congresswoman Millicent Fenwick (Bernardsville)

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