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Crane Farm: The Little Farm Stand Preserves Basking Ridge’s Farming Past

New Jersey History Project — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:18:48 +0000

Views: 852 RUMOR CONFIRMED:As Crane Farm approaches another turning point, word has begun circulating that Tyson and Doris Mertz are retiring October 31, 2026 and will not be renewing their lease with Somerset County. The Mertzes have not owned the property, but for decades they have been Somerset County’s leaseholder, keeping the fields productive and… Read More »Crane Farm: The Little Farm Stand Preserves Basking Ridge’s Farming Past

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Reggie’s Playland & Farm: A Forgotten Jazz Club in Millington, NJ

New Jersey History Project — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:17:56 +0000

Views: 1,570 Our story begins as we were researching another story tied to swim clubs in New Jersey’s Basking Ridge area, and we were preparing a story about Millington’s Clover Hill Swim Club. A fun story you can read later, but what we uncovered had us all say, “stop that work, as we found another… Read More »Reggie’s Playland & Farm: A Forgotten Jazz Club in Millington, NJ

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Sky Farm: America’s Oldest Nudist Colony is STILL KICKING in Liberty Corner, New Jersey

New Jersey History Project — Thu, 21 May 2026 12:58:00 +0000

Views: 45,577 Au Natural in the News:As we were updating this post, we just learned that a Steakhouse in Miami is going “au natural” just like Sky Farm. And we have another news item at the end of the story. C.L.A.S.S. Soirée Steakhouse in the city of Hollywood will be offering the au naturel gastronomic… Read More »Sky Farm: America’s Oldest Nudist Colony is STILL KICKING in Liberty Corner, New Jersey

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The Ross Farm is Still Defending Liberty and Independence 250 Years Later

Brooks Betz — Sat, 29 Nov 2025 12:19:57 +0000

Views: 5,111 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 cause of American independence. Historically known as a Revolutionary War property, the site is now… Read More »The Ross Farm is Still Defending Liberty and Independence 250 Years Later

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Lewis – Boudinot – Southard- Ross Farm in Basking Ridge

New Jersey History Project — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 11:19:58 +0000

Views: 11,385 UPDATE:Mr. Local History is proud to announce, in partnership with The Ross Farm, the release of the 6th collectible in the series, the Somerset County 1777 Boudinot Southard Ross House. The collectible is part of the New Jersey Historic Village collection. Ordering is simple and available while supplies last. The keepsake is made… Read More »Lewis – Boudinot – Southard- Ross Farm in Basking Ridge

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New Life? Larison’s Turkey Farm in Chester, New Jersey

New Jersey History Project — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 23:00:28 +0000

Views: 12,665 Larison’s Turkey Farm was more than just a restaurant; it was a cherished New Jersey landmark steeped in tradition. Established in 1945 on the grounds of a working turkey farm dating back to 1868, Larison’s embodied the warmth and character of small-town Chester. With its rustic farmhouse charm, family-style turkey dinners, and long… Read More »New Life? Larison’s Turkey Farm in Chester, New Jersey

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SAVED – Epstein Farm’s EggOmat in Warren Township, New Jersey

New Jersey History Project — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 23:00:24 +0000

Views: 24,080 UPDATE: After decades of sitting in a pile of rubble behind Warren’s DPW, the iconic and sole surviving Egg-O-Mat has been restored and dedicated to the residents of Warren Township, New Jersey. The Egg-O-Mat, a beloved and unique piece of Warren’s history, has returned to a roadside in Warren Township. An official dedication… Read More »SAVED – Epstein Farm’s EggOmat in Warren Township, New Jersey

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KMS Farmstead in Basking Ridge Honored with Painted Wooden Keepsake

New Jersey History Project — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 12:46:51 +0000

Views: 1,816 Release Party: March 1, 2025 Join Mr. Local History and learn a little bit about the KMS Farmstead…. Then get your own piece of local history! Celebrating the rich history of the Kennedy Martin Stelle Farmstead, this iconic Basking Ridge farm is honored with this beautiful, hand-painted wooden collectible as part of the… Read More »KMS Farmstead in Basking Ridge Honored with Painted Wooden Keepsake

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Somerset County Farms, Orchards, Dairies, Stables & Historic Preservation

New Jersey History Project — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 23:21:00 +0000

Views: 14,268 Note: MLHP increased the coverage to include all of Somerset County’s lost and active farm stands, farmers’ markets, private farms, historic farms, and farm preservation projects. Specific farms for equestrian activity, Christmas trees, and other categories will also be included. Early Farming (17th–18th Century) When European settlers arrived in Somerset County in the late 1600s, the land… Read More »Somerset County Farms, Orchards, Dairies, Stables & Historic Preservation

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Remembering Dewy Meadow Farm and Those Chicken Pot Pies

New Jersey History Project — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 14:34:50 +0000

Views: 10,133 They came from all over Jersey to the sleepy section of West Millington in Bernards Township for some of the freshest farm goods anyone could get anywhere. Once a quiet enclave a few miles north of Rt. 22 would be one of the most famous farms in all of New Jersey – The… Read More »Remembering Dewy Meadow Farm and Those Chicken Pot Pies

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English Farm – Liberty Corner’s Historic Gem & Rochembeau’s Rev War Stopover

New Jersey History Project — Tue, 30 May 2023 16:14:26 +0000

Views: 12,537 The Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary Route (W3R) Goes Right Through Liberty Corner, the site of the English Farm that hosted 5,000+ soldiers during the march to Yorktown. This march ended with the defeat of the British and the defeat of General Cornwallis at the Battle of Yorktown, Virginia, on October 19, 1781. The English… Read More »English Farm – Liberty Corner’s Historic Gem & Rochembeau’s Rev War Stopover

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Bedminster History – Look To the Old Mellick Farmhouses

New Jersey History Project — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 13:19:00 +0000

Views: 27,485 If you live in the Somerset Hills area around Bedminster and Tewksbury, you’ve probably heard the name Mellick. The Mellick name goes back to one of the founding family names in the area. In fact, the name Mellick has acquired three different spellings. In those days, the people in charge of registering land… Read More »Bedminster History – Look To the Old Mellick Farmhouses

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