Ongoing historical research on a variety of topics.
Views: 8,374Sir Francis Bernard’s Legacy Carries On as Towns Honor the Royal Governor of New Jersey and Massachusetts In 1758, Francis Bernard, originally from Lincolnshire, England, was appointed Governor of the province of Nova Caesarea (New Jersey). He packed up… Read More »Sir Francis Bernard Honored With American Town Names
Views: 7,356 Yep, we said it….. sha la la la la la down the shore everything’s alright. Put some of the Jersey shore’s most iconic keepsakes out for display. Bruce Springsteen / Mr. Local History Project In Our Beautiful Jersey… Read More »History: ‘Down the Shore Everything’s Alright’ Collectibles
Views: 7,352 As with all Mr. Local History retrospectives, we often update the post when we learn stories and are sent photos from our community. We will continue to expand this piece as information becomes available. If you have any stories to… Read More »Retrospective: Lost & Torn Down Memories From the Somerset Hills
Views: 8,736Jockey Hollow is part of America’s first National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park which marks their 90th Anniversary in 2023. We also know there is a Jockey Hollow Bar and Kitchen, a four-part restaurant housed inside Morristown’s historic Vail… Read More »What is (a) Jockey Hollow?
Views: 10,051Additional updates will be added as MLHP researchers provide additional photos, metrics, and history. Please come back to check on the development of this piece. The origins of one of New Jersey’s most significant planned communities trace back to… Read More »The Hills Development – History of Bedminster and Bernards Township
Views: 6,150Every great historical story starts with something like, “So we were at this tavern and……” This is one of those stories. America was in the final stages of the Revolutionary War. After an agreement with the French was finalized,… Read More »Liberty Corner & Bullion’s Tavern… Boylan’s Tavern (Woops)
Views: 8,143Some called him William, others called him General. Some even called him Lord Stirling. Whoever you called him (WA below), aka Lord Stirling, was one of the most interesting people of the Revolutionary War. The Mr. Local History Project… Read More »Lord Stirling Deep Dive Series
Views: 5,339Mysterious death, lights in the woods at night, strange chemical smells in the air, paranormal activity, and a YouTuber’s missing persons report continue to plague what is felt to be strange paranormal activity at the former Hofheimer woods, grotto,… Read More »Unexplained Disappearance at Warren’s Hofheimer Mausoleum & Grotto
Views: 3,959Is William Alexander, aka The Earl & Lord of Stirling, Basking Ridge’s Most Famous Resident? Our researchers think so. Let’s see if we can answer that question. William Alexander (1726 – Jan 15, 1783) was the son of Secretary… Read More »Stirling Manor – The 13 Colonies’ Most Prestigious Home was in Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Views: 3,550On November 15, 2025, Peapack and Gladstone opened its doors to the past as visitors stepped into the 2025 Historic Barn Tour. For one crisp autumn day, the borough invited guests to wander through seven of its most storied… Read More »Peapack Gladstone Barn Tour Shines as “Barn-ers” Visit Historic Venues
Views: 4,910We all know the feeling. Say the words board games, and something instantly pops into your mind. With the holiday season bringing family and friends together, it is almost guaranteed that a board game will hit the table at… Read More »American Board Game History
Views: 596Honoring America in the Somerset Hills Usually held every July, the Field of Honor in Bedminster is a chance to walk IN the American icons.
Views: 4,488Before the Schley Glider Field rose to fame in Liberty Corner, New Jersey, a quiet field in the Lyons section of Bernards Township launched the state’s first glider site for a generation of aviators. Lyons Glider Field The quiet… Read More »1930 – Lyons Glider Field: Where New Jersey’s Soaring Story Began
Views: 4,842From the outset, Lutherland was promoted not only as a summer retreat but as a year-round destination for religious conferences, youth programs, and leisure activities, a place that blended the mission of Christian fellowship with the amenities of a… Read More »Lutherland – Once the Poconos Wonderland Retreat
Views: 3,243For generations, the Lake Naomi Clubhouse has stood as the heart and soul of community life in Pocono Pines, a beloved gathering place that has evolved alongside the families who call this mountain retreat their home away from home.… Read More »Lake Naomi Clubhouse – Pocono Elegance & History
