Mr. Local History Project
Collectible: Preserving Bedminster’s History with a Special Keepsake – Trump’s Summer Whitehouse
Views: 12,053 #45-47summerwhitehouse Preserving Bedminster’s History – The Mr. Local History Project (MLH) has been preserving and promoting local history since our non-profit organization was established in 2019. The all-volunteer group started a wooden miniature keepsake program to share history… Read More »Collectible: Preserving Bedminster’s History with a Special Keepsake – Trump’s Summer Whitehouse
Somerset Hills Most Famous Families & Residents
Views: 45,331 With our Board of Trustees settled into Central New Jersey, isn’t it fun to know what famous people live or have lived in the area? We’re about to show you what we’ve found from our research. The New… Read More »Somerset Hills Most Famous Families & Residents
Bernards BaseBall Club of 1867
Views: 3,864 The history of Basking Ridge (Bernards Township) sometimes comes in unique ways. While researching the internet for another story we came across this auction selling an original score book from the Bernards Baseball Club. Today, there are a… Read More »Bernards BaseBall Club of 1867
Jersey Comfort Food – Mapping The Best of the Best!
Views: 17,869 UPDATE: MLHP just created a new map – Super Sized Pizzas of New Jersey – for those who want 24″ – 36″ pizzas. Lots of Jersey Comfort Food Maps Here are a few maps that you have to… Read More »Jersey Comfort Food – Mapping The Best of the Best!
Basking Ridge Oak Tree Community Photo Album
Views: 3,589 On April 24-26, 2017 the New Jersey town of Basking Ridge lost its oldest resident, the Basking Ridge historic white oak tree. What was estimated to be over 600 years old, no one ever imagined that the tree… Read More »Basking Ridge Oak Tree Community Photo Album
2021: Honoring Far Hills, New Jersey Centennial
Views: 4,614 NOTE: The Borough of Far Hills celebrates its 100th anniversary #farhills100, with Council President Karner and the mayor’s wife, Janis Vallone, spearheading “what will be a great community event on May 15 ,2021 with a parade and picnic… Read More »2021: Honoring Far Hills, New Jersey Centennial
Mr. Local History 2021 Spring MLH Magazine (Covid Rebound) Vol 3. Issue 1
Views: 789 Mr. Local History Online Magazine – a free magazine with stories about local history and events in New Jersey. In this issue: Far Hills turns 100, a walking tour is coming, Analysis of the Basking Ridge Oak, Historic… Read More »Mr. Local History 2021 Spring MLH Magazine (Covid Rebound) Vol 3. Issue 1
Comparing Basking Ridge’s Oak to the World’s Oldest Trees
Views: 13,623 On April 24-26, 2017 the New Jersey town of Basking Ridge lost its oldest resident, the Basking Ridge historic white oak tree. What was estimated to be over 600 years old, no one ever imagined that the tree… Read More »Comparing Basking Ridge’s Oak to the World’s Oldest Trees
Mapping New Jersey’s Most Iconic Diners & Jersey’s Diner Keepsake
Views: 11,081 The map below is interactive and filtered to showcase New Jersey’s Diner community! Then, we’ll discuss how the keepsake came to be. Bookmark this map on your phone. Also note we have burgers, pizza, bakeries, hot dogs, and… Read More »Mapping New Jersey’s Most Iconic Diners & Jersey’s Diner Keepsake
Preserving Cranford’s History – Five Limited Iconic Collectibles
Views: 6,237 UPDATE: Old Cranford Keepsakes ARE collectibles now…..all gone!Many have written us about a previous Cranford keepsake collection. The Green Thumb Garden Club started the Cranford Landmark Series in the early 2000s. Gerri Livelli began it as a fundraiser… Read More »Preserving Cranford’s History – Five Limited Iconic Collectibles
Fundraiser: Preserving Westfield NJ History with Keepsakes
Views: 5,052 The Mr. Local History Project (MLH) has been preserving and promoting local history since our non-profit organization was established in 2019. The all-volunteer group started a wooden miniature keepsake program to share history and artwork in partnership with… Read More »Fundraiser: Preserving Westfield NJ History with Keepsakes
Cataloging Sears Roebuck & Kit Homes in the Somerset Hills
Views: 4,836 The Mr. Local History Project received a request and we love the idea. We’re going to try to find as many Sears Roebuck houses we can help authenticate in the Somerset Hills and Somerset County, New Jersey. Don’t… Read More »Cataloging Sears Roebuck & Kit Homes in the Somerset Hills
Historic New Jersey Cinemas Honored in Miniature Wooden Collection
Views: 3,982 Remembering classic movie theaters that not only showed first rate films, but anchored our towns and kept us full of memories. Three of the last remaining old-time, downtown movie theaters in New Jersey, each with over a century… Read More »Historic New Jersey Cinemas Honored in Miniature Wooden Collection
Keepsake Honors the Cranford Canoe Club – New Jersey’s Oldest Canoe Livery Operation
Views: 3,211 Get your own Miniature Wooden Keepsake to Honor the Cranford Canoe Club in Cranford, New Jersey Cranford Canoe Club History The Cranford Canoe Club is an iconic historic landmark at on the corner of Springfield and Orange Avenue… Read More »Keepsake Honors the Cranford Canoe Club – New Jersey’s Oldest Canoe Livery Operation