Brooks Betz

Sir Francis Bernard Honored With American Town Names

Sir Francis Bernard's Legacy Carries On as Towns Honor the Royal Governor of New Jersey and Massachusetts In 1758, Francis…

2 years ago

In Search of the Crest of Sir Francis Bernard

In Search of the Official Crest of Sir Francis Bernard, the Royal Governor of New Jersey and Massachusetts. As with…

2 years ago

Distilling and Brewing in Somerset County- Ah the History

Craft brewing and distilling is alive and well in Somerset County. With a rich history going back to before the…

2 years ago

Honoring Four Historic New Jersey Eateries #2

Four limited edition wooden keepsakes to honor New Jersey's historic icons honoring the state's most famous eateries that have served…

2 years ago

Mr. Local History’s 2022 Haunted History Walking Tour of Basking Ridge Fundraiser

How about a fun day out in the fall fresh air strolling the streets of a Jersey haunted village. The…

3 years ago

Ford Mansion Added to NJ Village Collection

The Mayor of New Jersey's Historic Village has decreed two icons be added to the New Jersey Historic Wooden Village…

3 years ago

Lucy the Elephant Added to NJ Village Collection

The Mayor of New Jersey's Historic Village has decreed another Jersey icon be added to the New Jersey Historic Wooden…

3 years ago

THE First American Flag and Middlebrook, New Jersey

Isn't it great when you think you know about something only to find out that someone else has shown up…

3 years ago

Annin History Book Donated to Bernards Library

It took a bit, but finally the book of the 175 year history of the Annin Flag Company has finally…

3 years ago

Monument Honors Robert & Estelle Terry’s Tuskegee Airmen Efforts

This Memorial Day, Bernards Township has a new monument honoring veterans and residents Robert & Estelle Terry's Tuskegee Airmen efforts.…

3 years ago

Baseball’s Bobby Thomson’s 1951 ‘Shot Heard Round the World’ Had Ties to Basking Ridge, New Jersey

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrI7dVj90zs Known as "The shot heard round the world." Ross Hodges' call has been recognized as the most famous sporting…

3 years ago

History Matters to MainStreet Bernardsville

We are very happy to announce our partnership support to the MainStreet Bernardsville revitalization effort in New Jersey and hope…

3 years ago

Historic Basking Ridge Village Walking Tour Scholarship Fundraiser

Book Your Spot Today. A GREAT LOCAL TOUR! https://youtu.be/Jgl-cGxFPY8 Look back at our last tour. What a great day for…

3 years ago

The Historic Sand Pit in Basking Ridge, New Jersey

The lore of Basking Ridge's Sand Pit - The History NOTE: STILL LOOKING FOR ANY PHOTOS!!!! As with all Mr.…

3 years ago

The Bernardsville Basking Ridge Speedway of 1907

PREVIEW READ: Mr. Local History took a ride down Washington Avenue in Bernardsville & Basking Ridge as we uncovered a…

3 years ago

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