Township Historian

News and articles of historic interest from the official Bernards Township historian.

Holiday Tradition – Basking Ridge Christmas Eve Community Sing

The town of Basking Ridge, New Jersey, welcomes its 102nd Christmas Eve Sing on The Town Green at 7pm on…

2 weeks ago

December 13, 1776 – Basking Ridge , New Jersey Altered American History

The world might have had a different look if it weren't for this day's event.December 13, 1776 in Basking Ridge,…

3 weeks ago

America’s First Republican Vice President Nominee – Basking Ridge’s William Dayton Beats out Abraham Lincoln

Americans think the Biden/Trump election was one for the ages, exposing huge ideological beliefs, highly charged politics, and a fight…

1 month ago

Stirling Manor- 13 Colonies’ Most Prestigious Manor Was Right In Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Is William Alexander, aka The Earl & Lord of Stirling, Basking Ridge's Most Famous Resident? Our researchers think so. Let's…

1 month ago

Bernards Township Charter Day – May 15, 2021 CANCELLED

We lost 2019 to Charter Day to storms.We lost 2020 Charter Day to Covid-19. Now we lost 2021 Charter Day…

1 month ago

Basking Ridge Live Cam – Mr. Local History’s Beautiful Town Green

Yes, there is sound too. You can mute it if you like.IF you just see the link, the stream is…

1 month ago

Basking Ridge Christmas Eve Sing 7PM – Watch on Your TV or Device

ONLINE STREAM: Basking Ridge Christmas Eve Sing on The Town Green at 7pm on Dec. 24th.

2 months ago

Dr. Robert Finley, Founder of a Classical Prep School and the American Colonization Society

Dr. Robert Finley's Work To Help Blacks, Defeat Slavery, and Colonize Liberia Original Post: October 19, 2000Updated: October 26, 2025…

2 months ago

Bill Beatty and the Hills Haunted Phareloch Castle

Source: Arcadia Books Tucked below the Hills on a quiet cul-de-sac in the Liberty Corner section of Bernards Township, New…

3 months ago

Then & Now: Post 9/11-Somerset Hills Family Friends and Neighbors & Their Legacy

On September 11, 2001, we lost friends, family, neighbors, and loved ones in a tragedy that changed our nation forever.…

4 months ago

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