Mr. Local History Project

Day Trips – Four Historic New Jersey Fall Locations You Must See

Fall in New Jersey has always been one of the best times to traverse the state and take in some…

3 years ago

Historic Barn Finds Home in Liberty Corner

“Without the help of a few key people, this effort would never have come to fruition.”Carolyn Knox, Liberty Corner Resident…

3 years ago

New Jersey Hills are Alive with Distilling History

Distilling in Central New Jersey New Jersey has a deep history of distilling spirits that goes back to colonial times.…

3 years ago

Holiday Engagement? Historic Wedding Venues in Central New Jersey

T'is the season for engagements right? So why not share some of the most historic wedding venues in the Somerset…

3 years ago

Historic Jimmy Buff’s and the Italian Hot Dog Honored With Miniature Wooden Collectible

The ancestors of the creator of the Italian Hot Dog continue to serve up Italian hot dogs every day. Over…

3 years ago

Mr. Local History 2022 Fall Back to School Magazine Vol 4. Issue 2

Vol. 4 Issue 2 - Fall 2022The fall is one of the favorite seasons in New Jersey as the kids…

3 years ago

Flowers Honor Bernards Township’s 250th Anniversary

Buy Now/Plant Now / Support Bernards Township's Anniversary. Unique Fundraiser and Colorful Display of your support. If you live in Basking…

3 years ago

Remembering Howard Johnson’s

Introduced to America in 1925, it wasn't until 1954 when the first HoJo's motor lodge made it to the scene.…

3 years ago

Does Jimmy Buff’s Deserve Nomination to Jersey’s Historic Village?

The Mayor of New Jersey's Historic Village has launched a campaign to determine if Jimmy Buff's, the former Newark, New…

3 years ago

Legendary Jimmy Buff’s Italian Hot Dog – A Newark, New Jersey Invention

Those following the Mr. Local History Project know we love Jersey food and iconic food outlets. Along with the grand…

3 years ago

Best Crumb Cake in New Jersey – Discuss Now

Maybe we're taking this too seriously, but we've been searching for bakeries serving New Jersey's best crumb cake. If you're…

3 years ago

The Tale of Jersey’s Devil Tree

The Devil Tree of Liberty Corner (Somerset County) The famous Devil Tree in the Liberty Corner section of Bernards Township.…

3 years ago

Traveling Historic Highways – The Van Dorn Mill

Somerset County is full of great history almost to a fault. Driving up and down Route 202 we often forget…

3 years ago

Tuskegee Medal Presentation Writes Final Chapter

BASKING RIDGE- JULY 21, 2022 - Robert and Estelle Terry who once lived in Basking Ridge across the street from…

3 years ago

Bernardsville’s Radio Tavern Was a Hidden “Little Italy” Gem

You might have heard that Bernardsville, New Jersey, is on the move. Congratulations on your centennial anniversary in April 2024.…

3 years ago

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