The Peapack Ski Tow was One of the First Ski Businesses in New Jersey At one time, New Jerseyans had…
RETROSPECTIVE:MLHP often releases retrospectives, which are stories about our research that may change as new research is uncovered. Our search…
President George Washington proclaimed Nov. 26, 1789, the last Thursday of November that year, to be a “day of public…
For over 60 years Bernards Township has had an official flag. The four colored rectangles recognized the four hamlets inside…
During the Middlebrook Encampment periods during the Revolutionary War, George Washington strategically utilized the Watchung Mountain Range for both his…
The phrase "cold as balls" reportedly comes from the contraction of metal on ship's cannons, causing the iron balls to…
John Morton was a Colonel in the Continental Army. Still, he gave up his commission in 1761 to become a…
Isn't it interesting how history becomes history. Take for example pay phones. When you were using them, you never thought…
Maps have historically been a great way to tell stories about local history. Mr. Local History Project congratulates William (Liam)…
Make a Tax Deductible Donation - Get a Frameable Map Finding New Ways to Share Local History.We call it "Maps…
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