History

Basking Ridge Town Center Livestream

How's life in Basking Ridge? Click the play button to take a live look at downtown Basking Ridge.Signature downtown village…

5 months ago

The Basking Ridge Christmas Tree and BRFCo are Tied in History

Every year, the Basking Ridge Fire Department erects a locally donated 30-foot evergreen tree on the town green. The fire…

5 months ago

Remembering Larison’s Turkey Farm in Chester, New Jersey

Larison's Turkey Farm was a historic restaurant and landmark in Chester, New Jersey. It opened in 1945 on the site…

5 months ago

Arthur’s Tavern and a New Jersey Restaurant Dynasty

Do you know how Arthur's Tavern got its name? Meet Arthur..... Arthur McGreevy. Meet Arthur McGreevy Arthur was born on…

5 months ago

Thanksgiving Proclamation Way Before Lincoln Did It -Thanks Jersey Guys

While history recognizes President Abraham Lincoln's Thanksgiving proclamation, many don't know that two statesmen persuaded President George Washington to declare…

5 months ago

Largest Antique Truck Collection in the World is in Basking Ridge, New Jersey

You wouldn't think, but in a quiet suburb of New York City, a man has amassed what is often referred…

5 months ago

Keepsake: Basking Ridge Christmas Eve Caroling on the Green

The Governor of New Jersey's Historic Keepsake Village has decreed that a new icon should be added to the New…

5 months ago

Colonial Christmas Shines at Bedminster’s Vanderveer House

The Jacobus Vanderveer House in Bedminster, New Jersey, is celebrating its 22nd Colonial Christmas, an annual fundraiser event that combines…

5 months ago

Mom & Pop Hardware Stores are Disappearing Across Jersey

We love the history and stories associated with great American icons—the mom-and-pop hardware store is one of our favorites. We…

5 months ago

Our MLH Holiday Boutique is Open

We've been spending all year creating some of the most unique Jersey history gifts this holiday season. The Mr Local…

5 months ago

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