Widow Whites Basking Ridge Series

Insights: General Charles Lee’s Capture at Widow White’s Tavern in Basking Ridge & Washington’s Delaware Crossing Impact

What if? If General Lee didn't get captured in Basking Ridge on December 13, 1776, the soldiers in that crossing…

6 days ago

Widow White’s Tavern Series – A Basking Ridge American History Moment

This new series is now in our sticker collection too. December 13, 1776, stands as the most electrifying day in…

3 weeks ago

December 13, 1776 – Basking Ridge , New Jersey Altered American History

The world might have had a different look if it weren't for this day's event.December 13, 1776 in Basking Ridge,…

3 weeks ago

New Jersey Rev War Series Mr. Local History Project

New Jersey is known as the "Cockpit of the American Revolution" for a reason - because it was. More battles,…

1 month ago

Widow White – Mary Jarvis Whitaker Brown White

General Lee's Capture - December 13, 1776, outside Widow White's Tavern in Basking Ridge. NJ Museum This is a story…

1 month ago

Widow White’s Tavern in Basking Ridge was More Than a Grog Stop

Major General Lee - IF it wasn't for what happened in Basking Ridge, the world may have looked different today!…

6 months ago

Three Historic Moments That Changed Basking Ridge & America

On the internet, we've created the #3LOCALHISTORYEVENTCHALLENGE, where you share your town's three most historic events. As the historian for…

6 months ago

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 release of…

6 months ago

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

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

2 years ago

What Happened to Mary White and Widow White’s Tavern – Research Notepad

Below are the original research notes as I had spent years researching contradicting information on the Widow White's Tavern in…

16 years ago

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