History

Westfield’s Largest Lost Business List Ever Assembled

MLH launched a new "Wear Lost Local History" Collection—we now have a dedicated Westfield Area collection and even a Route 22 one!…

8 months ago

The World’s Oldest Glitter Factory Started in Bernardsville, New Jersey

Yes, it sounds shocking, but the center of Glitter's universe has been Bernardsville, New Jersey, for a long, long time.…

8 months ago

New Jersey’s Historic Olympians List – Who Will Shine in 2024?

Going to the Olympics as a participant is a great accomplishment. Winning an Olympic medal is the pinnacle to some.…

9 months ago

Mr. Local History 2024 Summer Magazine Vol 6. Issue 2

Vol.6 Issue 2 - Summer is in full swing, and we're happy to say Happy Birthday, America, for the 248th…

9 months ago

The American Flagman Honors Patriotism Everyday

Basking Ridge, New Jersey UPDATE: Back in 2010, we posted this story on another website. Then, we said people needed…

9 months ago

New Jersey’s Gift to America – July 4 Celebration

New Jersey’s Gift to AmericaSomerset County’s Gift to AmericaBridgewater’s Gift to AmericaMiddlebrook’s Gift to AmericaThey all come on Independence Day…

9 months ago

Betsy Ross is Really Buried in Basking Ridge, New Jersey?

Flag Designer Betsy Ross and Her Basking Ridge Ties - Lore or Fact? “Here lies the woman who made the…

9 months ago

Summer Reading Book & Film Club – Central Jersey History

Summer is a great time for readers to take a book to the beach or just sit in a lounge…

9 months ago

How Are We Doing? Help Us Be Better

Hi Everyone, We know you're busy, and we do our best to provide an entertaining look and thorough research on…

9 months ago

How Raritan, NJ Was the Venue Officially Ending World War I

Somerset County is well known for its importance regarding the Revolutionary War, but many may not know the impact Somerset…

9 months ago

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