Mr. Local History Project

Bernardsville’s Historic Cross Estate & Gardens

Mixed inside a Revolutionary War site on a hillside in Bernardsville, New Jersey, is a modest estate with lovely gardens.…

2 months ago

Basking Ridge Town Center Live Video

How's life in Basking Ridge? Click the play button to take a live look at downtown Basking Ridge. Check in…

2 months ago

There’s a lot of History in These 100+ Jersey Dive Bars

The term “dive bar” originated in the United States in the 1880s and was initially used as a derogatory term. It referred…

2 months ago

The Exclusive New Jersey Historic Wooden Village Keepsake Collection

The MLH Project is proud to be the exclusive reseller of the New Jersey Historic Wooden Keepsake Collection, created by…

2 months ago

Keepsake: Preserving Jersey Music History. Asbury Park’s Stone Pony

Stone Pony Art on Wood Keepsake from the famous Cat's Meow Village Company - Get yours now Our Assumptions Are…

3 months ago

Newark’s Branch Brook Park Has More Than Any Other

Every time our researchers come up with a Jersey history topic, it can come from a very simple premise. This…

3 months ago

Warren was Bernards Township Then March 5, 1806 Happened

Warren Township, before 1805, was at the southern end of Bernards Township and the Eastern edge of Bridgewater. Source: Map…

3 months ago

George Washington’s Society of the Cincinnati Medal Sells for $5,300,000

The Society of the Cincinnati was founded in 1783 by officers of the Continental Army and their French counterparts after…

3 months ago

Wearing Lost Jersey Local History Newark Collection

Mr Local History loves history with a social twist. In fact, it's our motto! So we thought how fun it…

3 months ago

Top 10 Most Historic Businesses in the Somerset Hills, New Jersey

Whether you're a banker, national political figure, CEO, or farmer, the Somerset Hills has provided commercial opportunities for centuries. From…

3 months ago

Keepsakes: Preserving Cranford New Jersey’s History – New Collectibles

Honoring Cranford, New Jersey's history with five historic wooden collectibles New wooden keepsakes are being honored at the Cranford Hotel,…

3 months ago

President’s Letter – 2024 Year in Review

Our Mr. Local History Project Mission: To preserve and promote New Jersey's local history with a social twist, as we…

3 months ago

Mr. Local History Project’s Top 25 Stories for 2024

The Mr. Local History Project looks back at the top 25 researched stories posted for the year 2024. This year…

3 months ago

Keepsakes: Preserving Basking Ridge New Jersey history is a Treasure

The collection serves two purposes: The first purpose is to create an iconic local image with the history on the…

3 months ago

Live Stream 2024 UPDATE – Basking Ridge Community Sing On the Green

The town of Basking Ridge, New Jersey, welcomes its 100th anniversary Christmas Eve Sing on The Town Green at 7pm…

3 months ago

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