Mr. Local History Project

Largest Antique Truck Collection in the World is in Basking Ridge, New Jersey

You wouldn't think, but in a quiet suburb of New York City, a man has amassed what is often referred…

4 months ago

Keepsake: Basking Ridge Christmas Eve Caroling on the Green

The Governor of New Jersey's Historic Keepsake Village has decreed that a new icon should be added to the New…

4 months ago

Colonial Christmas Shines at Bedminster’s Vanderveer House

The Jacobus Vanderveer House in Bedminster, New Jersey, is celebrating its 22nd Colonial Christmas, an annual fundraiser event that combines…

4 months ago

SHOP LOCAL – Small Business Saturday is Everyday at Mr. Local History!

The Mr. Local History Project is probably the "smallest of small businesses" and needs your support. We have great gifts…

4 months ago

Mom & Pop Hardware Stores are Disappearing Across Jersey

We love the history and stories associated with great American icons—the mom-and-pop hardware store is one of our favorites. We…

5 months ago

Our MLH Holiday Boutique is Open

We've been spending all year creating some of the most unique Jersey history gifts this holiday season. The Mr Local…

5 months ago

Who Brings Their Jersey Village Collectibles out Just for the Holidays?

We have been told a terrible rumor. Is it true? Do some people bring out their Jersey Cat's Meow collectibles…

5 months ago

MGM’s Lion Rests in Gillette, New Jersey

His stage name was Leo, but his real name was Slats, and he rests in New Jersey. His stage name…

5 months ago

Non-Consecutive Term Presidents: Jersey’s Grover Cleveland and Now Donald Trump

Presidents #22 and #24 and Now #45 and #47 - Only Two Presidents to Serve Non-Consecutive Terms. Here's how four…

5 months ago

President Trump’s Historic Summer White House in Bedminster, New Jersey

In a sleepy equestrian area in the Somerset Hills of central New Jersey, the former President of the United States…

5 months ago

Museums and Historical Societies Must Change or Die

Several museums are closing permanently, including the Rubin Museum of Art in New York City, the 9/11 Tribute Museum in…

5 months ago

Wearing Lost Jersey Motorsports Icons is Fun History

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

5 months ago

Samuel Southard of Basking Ridge – A US Vice President

While researching the Southard family of Basking Ridge, New Jersey, we uncovered something we never knew about Samuel Southard. MLH…

5 months ago

Does Another Jersey Hot Dog Icon Deserve a Historic Collectible? VOTE

Does the hot dog (not the Italian one) get a place in New Jersey's Historic Foodie Wooden Collectible series?What about…

5 months ago

The World’s Greatest Broadcast in New Jersey History – War of the Worlds

GO LISTEN WITH YOUR FAMILY on Mischief Night, Cabbage Night, Goosey Night, or whatever you call it - October 30th!!!!…

5 months ago

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