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Grand Mansions and Historic Estates Mapped in New Jersey’s Somerset HillsGrand Mansions and Historic Estates Mapped in New Jersey’s Somerset Hills

Grand Mansions and Historic Estates Mapped in New Jersey’s Somerset Hills

Natirar and Blairsden Mr. Local History Keepsakes - two of the most famous mansions in the Somerset Hills of northern…

5 years ago
“June in December” Tree Honors June Kennedy at Festival of Trees in Basking Ridge“June in December” Tree Honors June Kennedy at Festival of Trees in Basking Ridge

“June in December” Tree Honors June Kennedy at Festival of Trees in Basking Ridge

The Mr. Local History Project honors the former Bernards Township's historian June Kennedy showcasing our "June in December" tree honoring…

5 years ago
Historic Sites in Somerset HillsHistoric Sites in Somerset Hills

Historic Sites in Somerset Hills

Do you know all of the historic sites on our state and national registers here in the Somerset Hills? Well…

5 years ago
The Food Hall – Modernizing the Food Court ConceptThe Food Hall – Modernizing the Food Court Concept

The Food Hall – Modernizing the Food Court Concept

Above: The District Kitchen in Jersey City is the closest we've seen to being a true "Food Hall". Some ask…

5 years ago
Bernards Township Appoints Mr. Local History as Official HistorianBernards Township Appoints Mr. Local History as Official Historian

Bernards Township Appoints Mr. Local History as Official Historian

As we've been focusing on preserving and promoting local history, out of left field comes one of my most humbling…

5 years ago
Family Fun and Tree Lighting Dec. 7Family Fun and Tree Lighting Dec. 7

Family Fun and Tree Lighting Dec. 7

Join friends and family with the Mr. Local History families for an afternoon that will put you in the holiday…

5 years ago
Widow White’s Tavern 7th Wooden Historic Village KeepsakeWidow White’s Tavern 7th Wooden Historic Village Keepsake

Widow White’s Tavern 7th Wooden Historic Village Keepsake

Be part of the Widow White's Tavern limited edition run. Mr Local History is proud to announce the upcoming release…

5 years ago
Ghosts & The NYC Subway UndergroundGhosts & The NYC Subway Underground

Ghosts & The NYC Subway Underground

Join the Mr. Local History gang as we venture out on our fist tour, the NYC Subway Underground Tour. Will…

5 years ago
Somerset History – Two Historic BooksSomerset History – Two Historic Books

Somerset History – Two Historic Books

While searching the internet we found a few great books that showcases the history of the Somerset Hills and Somerset…

5 years ago
Mr. Local History Registers as a 501(c)(3) Non-ProfitMr. Local History Registers as a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit

Mr. Local History Registers as a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit

With great fanfare, the Mr. Local History announces that the Mr. Local History Project registered as a formal organization with…

5 years ago