History

The Blessing of the Hounds – A Countryside Tradition

An annual tradition for the Essex Fox Hounds of Peapack, New Jersey Blessing of the Hounds Back in 2007, before…

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Peapack Ski Tow and Ski Areas Lost in New Jersey

The Peapack Ski Tow was One of the First Ski Businesses in New Jersey At one time, New Jerseyans had…

1 year ago

The Southard Family of Basking Ridge and A Historic Finding

RETROSPECTIVE:MLHP often releases retrospectives, which are stories about our research that may change as new research is uncovered. Our search…

1 year ago

Thanksgiving Meet – Horses, Hounds and Foxes Before Turkey – A Countryside Tradition

President George Washington proclaimed Nov. 26, 1789, the last Thursday of November that year, to be a “day of public…

1 year ago

Resolution Needed for the Bernards Township Flag

For over 60 years Bernards Township has had an official flag. The four colored rectangles recognized the four hamlets inside…

2 years ago

General Washington’s Two Favorite Lookout Points

During the Middlebrook Encampment periods during the Revolutionary War, George Washington strategically utilized the Watchung Mountain Range for both his…

2 years ago

Origins of Cold as Balls and Cold as a Witch’s Teet

The phrase "cold as balls" reportedly comes from the contraction of metal on ship's cannons, causing the iron balls to…

2 years ago

John Morton – General Washington’s Rebel Banker Hid in Basking Ridge

John Morton was a Colonel in the Continental Army. Still, he gave up his commission in 1761 to become a…

2 years ago

Jersey’s History with Bar Room Shuffleboard

Isn't it interesting how history becomes history. Take for example pay phones. When you were using them, you never thought…

2 years ago

Eagle Scout Maps Historic Basking Ridge

Maps have historically been a great way to tell stories about local history. Mr. Local History Project congratulates William (Liam)…

2 years ago

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