BM Bedminster c1960 NJDH Lamington Road
Do you love local history? How much do you think you know about Bedminster, New Jersey?
Ready to take a fun quiz? The Mr. Local History Project has put together some thought-provoking questions about your town. So, if you live here, it’s time to test your knowledge. We think that this match game is suitable for locals only. You be the judge 🙂 The quiz is simple. Each question on the left-hand side has a corresponding answer on the right-hand side. Simply click the button on the question and the corresponding button that you think is the correct answer. Have fun and good luck.
Post your score in the comments section for a chance to win a Cat’s Meow New Jersey Historic Village wooden keepsake.
TIP: Make sure you create a username so your score is saved.
The game is below in the green from Educaplay – Just get past the ad as we test the software.
If you really get stuck, the answers are available via the link below. For fun, tell us how you did in the comments section below. Or maybe share us a question for us to answer? We’re up for the task.
Each question has a Mr. Local History Project story about any of the topics in the quiz. Just use the search button at the top of this page on the right hand side and enter the topic. There is also a link specifically for stories that include “Bedminster.”
Click HERE for answers. Don’t forget to post your score below …….. 🙂
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