Views: 11,237 The J. Geils Band was an American rock band formed in 1968 in Worcester, Massachusetts, while John Geils was attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute. It was led by guitarist John “J.” Geils. But did you know that it all… Read More »J. Geils Was From Bedminster -Cut his Chops at Bernards High
Views: 3,522 The Mr. Local History project is sponsoring a new Community Forum for those interested in sharing and learning about historic preservation and historic restoration efforts in the Somerset Hills area of northern Somerset County. Tips for Bedminster, Bernards… Read More »Historic Preservation & Restoration In the Somerset Hills
Views: 6,181 James Monroe was an American statesman, lawyer, diplomat and “Founding Father” who served as the fifth president of the United States from 1817 to 1825. A member of the Democratic-Republican Party, Monroe was the last president of the… Read More »Retrospect: President James Monroe Had Ties to Basking Ridge
Views: 5,916 Dr. Robert Finley’s Work To Help Blacks, Defeat Slavery and Colonize Liberia Many remember that Dr. and Reverend Robert Finley was a pastor for 20 years at a Presbyterian church in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Finley and also… Read More »Dr. Robert Finley, Founder of the American Colonization Society
Views: 5,135 For many the downtown village of Basking Ridge is a bucolic vision of a Rockwell American town. Dotted with small shops, churches, and eateries, you don’t have to travel back in time too far when one of the… Read More »Looking Back – Werring Chevrolet-Olds in Basking Ridge
Views: 6,861 The Mr. Local History project got a request the other day asking why is the Ridge High School sports program called the Red Devils and why are they using the color green? It’s a history thing. Lets take… Read More »Why is Basking Ridge Called the Red Devils and Why are They Green?
Views: 2,969 In recognition of the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in the U.S., and the ratification of the 19th amendment guaranteeing all American women the right to vote, the Mr Local History project recognizes this great accomplishment in American History.… Read More »100th Anniversary Honors Women’s Right to Vote in New Jersey
Views: 12,046 In a sleepy little section in the northern end of Bernards Township lies the Olde Mill Inn. Once just a small restaurant and former grain house barn, it has become a quiet getaway for Hollywood elite and social… Read More »They Stayed In Basking Ridge
Views: 3,916 Films Document Basking Ridge and Surrounding Area History If you’re a fan of local history, two area film makers have created documentary films showcasing two of the most regarded historic stories in Bernards Township. While many people don’t… Read More »Films Document A Defeated Jetport and the Mightiest Oak
Views: 7,000 Bernards Township has had a long history of being a sleepy rural town. Then the US built the Lyons VA and everything changed as the population grew. Then AT&T came to town in the 70’s and everything AGAIN… Read More »History of Housing Developments in Bernards Township
Views: 2,852 The internet is such a great place to begin a search for local history and was exactly the reason why I started writing this blog and posting. Find a good story, research it, and share it with others… Read More »Mr. Local History Builds Wikipedia Page
Views: 2,958 We call this the “2020 Welcome to the New Decade” Winter Edition It may be winter and for some strange reason it’s almost 70 degrees outside today. So after a nice long walk we came back in and… Read More »Mr. Local History Magazine Releases Vol 2. Issue 1
Views: 11,173 General Washington, the Continental Army, and General Lord Stirling of Basking Ridge took a page from the history books and created a sophisticated communications network to highlight the British movement. They were called the “Beacons.” You never know… Read More »Lord Stirling’s Rev War Beacon Signal Towers
