Mr. Local History Project

Sir Francis Bernard Social Media History Series

FRANCIS BERNARD, NEW JERSEY’S FORGOTTEN GOVERNOR SOCIAL MEDIA HISTORY SERIES  The Mr. Local History Project hopes you've been following our…

2 years ago

Three Sister Towns Historic Links to Governor Sir Francis Bernard

Amid controversy and intrigue, we have been writing for years about a controversial figure in early American history who served…

2 years ago

Jersey Pizzerias and Heroin – The Mafia’s Pizza Connection Trial

How the mafia used pizzerias to become the largest heroin distributor in America using Sicilians, pizza, and a front for…

2 years ago

The Impressive American Eagle

Coast Guard's Barque/Eagle Tall Ship Sets Sail To a sailor, one of the most impressive sights is to see a…

2 years ago

Where Are the Kienast Quintuplets from Liberty Corner – 53 Years Later

Bill and Peggy Jo Kienast, along with 10 helping hands from the nurses at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center ( now…

2 years ago

Crest and Art Honor Bernardsville’s Centennial History

2024 is the #bernardsville100 or #bernardsvillecentennial or #bernardsville1924-2024 and the Mr.Local History Project plans to study it, write about it,…

2 years ago

Preserving History: Creating Your Town with Lego Blocks

Mr. Local History has a fun way to preserve and promote local history with a social project - build your…

2 years ago

What is (a) Jockey Hollow?

Jockey Hollow is part of America's first National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park which marks their 90th Anniversary in…

2 years ago

Morristown National Historic Park Marks 90th Anniversary

America's First Historic National ParkMorristown National Historical Park Marks 90th Anniversary Congratulations to the Morristown National Historical Park and your…

2 years ago

First Ukrainian Flags Were Made in Jersey

Did You Know that the Annin Flag Company in New Jersey created the first Ukrainian flags.Known as one of the…

2 years ago

Basking Ridge Sticker – Show Your Community Pride

A simple yet powerful way to show you care about Basking Ridge history while supporting the red, gold colors of…

2 years ago

Hey New Jersey – Who Remembers S&H Green Stamps

Just the word S&H green stamps immediately brings you back in time to what seemed to be simpler times. No…

2 years ago

Honoring Black History Month in the Somerset Hills

NOTE: As with many Mr. Local History retrospectives, we often update the post when we learn stories and are sent…

2 years ago

Basking Ridge Garden Club Centennial Celebration

The Basking Ridge Garden Club's historic centennial anniversary kicked off with year-long celebrations. Credit Basking Ridge Garden Club. In 1923,…

2 years ago

MLHP History Gift Shop

Jersey is all we do. We make each of these collectibles to promote New Jersey history as our motto states:…

2 years ago

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