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Latest MLH Basking Ridge History Researched Posts
Widow White – Mary Jarvis Whitaker Brown White
Views: 2,644 This is a story about a widow, a General, and a War for Independence. For over a decade, I’ve been researching the story behind the 1776 capture of one of General Washington’s top generals, but I never really…
Speaker Series: Sacking General Lee in Basking Ridge….But What if
Views: 753 What would have happened if General Charles Lee WASN’T captured in Basking Ridge?Join the Mr. Local History Project as we break down the history with this interesting conversation. America250 Update: Presentation – Sacking General Lee in Basking Ridge –…
Franklin Corners and William Childs Williamsburg-esque Vision
Views: 10,538 Tucked in the northernmost section of Bernards Township, New Jersey, along the Passaic River lies a small historic district. If you drive through it, you’ll notice the area’s rich history, marked by its grist mill and restored barns.…
Operation Honor Roll To Indentify Bernards Twp. Armed Services Active Duty & Veterans
Views: 3,737 UPDATE: Volunteer as a researcher to help validate the list. Draft letters are being prepared to send to veteran organizations, and validation of the Bernards Township Honor Roll is underway. The initial list is now available online for…
The Ross Farm Still Defends Liberty and Independence 250 Years Later
Views: 4,711 Lewis – Boudinot – Southard- Ross Farm in the Basking Ridge section of Bernards Twp., New Jersey. The Ross Farm in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, has a rich Revolutionary War history and played a notable role in the…
Liberty Corner & Bullion’s Tavern… Boylan’s Tavern (Woops)
Views: 5,063 Every great historical story starts with something like, “So we were at this tavern and……” This is one of those stories. America was in the final stages of the Revolutionary War. After an agreement with the French was…
NJ 250 Idea – Build a Rev War Signal Beacon – Then Burn It
Views: 2,312 At a recent Somerset County 250th Celebration gathering at the Grain House Restaurant, a simple sign pointed visitors toward the Hunt Room. It was an ordinary moment, but it captured something bigger, the quiet buildup of a once-in-a-generation…
Widow White’s Tavern 7th Wooden Historic Village Keepsake
Views: 7,357 Be part of the Widow White’s Tavern limited edition run. Mr Local History is proud to announce the release of the 7th in the collectible series, the infamous 1776 Widow White’s Tavern in the village of Basking Ridge.…
America’s Grandest Estate in Basking Ridge Archaeological Dig Continues
Views: 660 As New Jersey commemorates the 250th anniversary of the American experience, the archaeological work at Lord Stirling Manor represents one of Somerset County’s most significant contributions to the America 250 effort. By uncovering the physical remains of William…
The History of Worship in Basking Ridge
Views: 16,656 Back in 2017, the Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church (BRPC) celebrated its 300th anniversary with a town-wide parade from Ridge High School down Finley Avenue to the iconic Church of the Basking Ridge Village Green. Given this great accomplishment,…
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