Basking Ridge Oak Tree Memories

Stories, research, art, photos, and keepsakes tied to what was at the time the greatest and oldest white oak tree in the western hemisphere right here in Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Basking Ridge Oak Tree Community Photo Collection

On April 24-26, 2017, the New Jersey town of Basking Ridge lost its oldest resident, the historic white oak tree.…

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Comparing Basking Ridge’s 619 Year Old Oak to the World’s Oldest Trees

On April 24-26, 2017, the New Jersey town of Basking Ridge lost its oldest resident, the Basking Ridge historic white…

1 month ago

Keepsakes: Treasuring Basking Ridge New Jersey Historic Icons

Nine pieces of custom art on wood honor Bernards Township's history. Start your collection of these beautiful, limited edition keepsakes.…

4 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…

10 months ago

Retrospective: The Siblings of a 619-Year Oak Tree

The Basking Ridge Oak Tree has sat and watched over Basking Ridge for what is now confirmed to be 619…

1 year ago

Basking Ridge’s Oldest Cemetery

NOTE: Warren, Far Hills, and Bernardsville were all part of Bernards Township in the early 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.…

2 years ago

Films Document A Defeated Jetport and the Mightiest Oak

Films Document Basking Ridge and Surrounding Area History If you're a fan of local history, two area film makers have…

5 years ago

Basking Ridge Historic White Oak Tree Honored in New Jersey Keepsake in Series

Mr Local History is proud to announce the release of the third in the collectible series, the 619-year-old Basking Ridge…

7 years ago

Basking Ridge Church and 619 Year Oak Tree Honored in New Jersey Historic Village Collection

The Mr. Local History Project is so proud to share the release of the second in the historic New Jersey…

7 years ago

Somerset Hills History Coloring Book

Coloring book fans now have the opportunity to color the local history of the Somerset Hills area of New Jersey while learning…

8 years ago

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