Sir Francis Bernard Series

Meet (Sir) Francis Bernard Esq. – New Jersey’s Royal Governor

Our curiosity started with a round-table discussion: Who is Francis Bernard, and should there be a statue to recognize his…

1 month ago

Sir Francis Bernard Honored With American Town Names

Sir Francis Bernard's Legacy Carries On as Towns Honor the Royal Governor of New Jersey and Massachusetts In 1758, Francis…

1 month ago

Plenty of Local Ties to Jersey in the Ken Burns Rev War Series

These are a series of posts that provide local insight into Ken Burns' American Revolution series and its ties to…

1 month ago

Royal Governor Francis Bernard and the Stamp Act

These are a series of posts that provide local insight into Ken Burns' American Revolution series and ties to local…

1 month ago

Thanksgiving Proclamations Way Before Lincoln Did It -Thanks Jersey Guys

President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving in 1863 after a series of Union victories and a nationwide plea for unity, using…

2 months ago

In Search of the Crest of Sir Francis Bernard

In Search of the Official Crest of Sir Francis Bernard, the Royal Governor of New Jersey and Massachusetts. The towns…

6 months ago

Retrospective: Why Bernardsville was Once Called Vealtown

It's an age-old question, and the internet didn't know the answer. So the Mr. Local History Project went digging. Why…

6 months ago

Bernards Township Origins

Bernards Township Asian Community Research Project seeks researchers to help with this important effort. UPDATE: March 12, 2025 -A few…

10 months ago

Flag Honors Bernards Township’s History & Available for First Time in 64 Years

For the First Time in 64 Years, Fundraiser offers an Exclusive, Large Bernards Township Flag Made by the Annin Flag…

2 years ago

Sir Francis Bernard History Series

FRANCIS BERNARD, NEW JERSEY’S FORGOTTEN GOVERNOR SOCIAL MEDIA HISTORY SERIES  The Mr. Local History Project hopes you've been following our…

3 years ago

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