The Missing Marlboro Man From Basking Ridge
Yes folks there was a Marlboro Man who lived atop Schley Mountain in Bernards Township (Basking Ridge) Now we need the community’s help.
History
Ongoing historical research on a variety of topics.
Ring In America 250 with Jersey History Flair
Views: 500 Ring in America’s 250th anniversary with Jersey style, a bold new collection created exclusively for New Jersey’s Mr. Local History Project. Honor the state’s deep roots, iconic places, and proud role in the nation’s 250th anniversary. Over 60… Read More »Ring In America 250 with Jersey History Flair
America 250 – Sharing Jersey History The Mr. Local History Way
Views: 4,651 It’s time New Jersey – America is 250, and Our Jersey History helped make America the free country it is today. Join The Mr Local History Project as we celebrate all year long. New Jersey holds a central… Read More »America 250 – Sharing Jersey History The Mr. Local History Way
America’s 250th Anniversary is Here – Looking Back at the Bicentennial… Jersey Style
Views: 3,988 It’s hard to believe the United States is beginning its 250th anniversary. That means it’s also been 50 years since the Bicentennial, and hopefully, almost everyone remembers that one. As this researcher was just 14 years old back… Read More »America’s 250th Anniversary is Here – Looking Back at the Bicentennial… Jersey Style
Insights: General Charles Lee’s Capture at Widow White’s Tavern in Basking Ridge & Washington’s Delaware Crossing Impact
Views: 2,479 December 13, 1776, stands as the most electrifying day in Basking Ridge’s history, when the sleepy colonial crossroads suddenly became the center of the Revolution. At dawn, the infamous capture of General Charles Lee sent shockwaves through Washington’s… Read More »Insights: General Charles Lee’s Capture at Widow White’s Tavern in Basking Ridge & Washington’s Delaware Crossing Impact
Happenings On Christmas Eve: Our Hometown of Basking Ridge is Buzzing!
So much is going on around our beautiful home base in the Somerset Hills of New Jersey, especially in Basking Ridge. Come check it out.
Want To Be Part of Jersey’s History? Partner with Mr. Local History
Views: 285 Are you a Historic Property that Wants to be Part of the New Jersey Historic Cat’s Meow Wooden Village Collection? How Do These Jersey Icons Make It to the Jersey Collection? Many historic properties want to be included… Read More »Want To Be Part of Jersey’s History? Partner with Mr. Local History
Mr. Local History’s 1 Millionth Visitor – Was It You?
Views: 1,153 Mr. Local History’s 1 Millionth Visitor If you were the 1 millionth Visitor and grab a screenshot with our homepage at 1,000,000 – send it in. We’ll reward you with special gift and recognition. So come back and… Read More »Mr. Local History’s 1 Millionth Visitor – Was It You?
Wreaths Across America – Saturday, December 13
Views: 83 The Mr. Local History Project Volunteers will be at the Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church and the Somerset Hills Cemetery in Basking Ridge this Saturday, December 13, 2025. If you’re in the area and would like to help, please… Read More »Wreaths Across America – Saturday, December 13
Widow White’s Tavern Series – A Basking Ridge American History Moment
Views: 783 December 13, 1776, stands as the most electrifying day in Basking Ridge’s history, when the sleepy colonial crossroads suddenly became the center of the Revolution. At dawn, the infamous capture of General Charles Lee sent shockwaves through Washington’s… Read More »Widow White’s Tavern Series – A Basking Ridge American History Moment
December 13, 1776 – Basking Ridge , New Jersey Altered American History
Views: 9,496 The world might have had a different look if it weren’t for this day’s event.December 13, 1776 in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Basking Ridge, New Jersey’s most famous incident, occurred on December 13, 1776, at about noon. General… Read More »December 13, 1776 – Basking Ridge , New Jersey Altered American History
The Candy Cane Man – Basking Ridge’s Own Christmas Eve “St. Nick”
Views: 905 I think I first heard of who I call St. Nick about 20 years ago, gathering on the town green in Basking Ridge on Christmas Eve, as thousands of people before me have done since 1924, for the… Read More »The Candy Cane Man – Basking Ridge’s Own Christmas Eve “St. Nick”
The Basking Ridge Christmas Eve Carol Sing – Black River Journal
Views: 635 The editors of the Black River Journal recently reached out to the Mr Local History Project with a simple request. They wanted to help tell the story of one of the region’s most cherished holiday traditions, the Basking… Read More »The Basking Ridge Christmas Eve Carol Sing – Black River Journal
Mr. Local History’s 2025 Advent Calendar of Memorable Toys/Gifts & Their History
Views: 2,396 And on the 25th Day of the Advent Toy History Calendar… Holiday Memories is such great history, and what better way to look back than remembering how Advent Calendars worked, but this time we mix gift memories with… Read More »Mr. Local History’s 2025 Advent Calendar of Memorable Toys/Gifts & Their History
“Janice Meredith” – 1924 Silent Film Showcases American Revolution
Views: 756 Back in 1924, silent films were all the rage. Bernardsville was just becoming a borough and separating from Bernards Township, but there was still only one movie theater, The Liberty Theater. How fortunate was the theater to feature… Read More »“Janice Meredith” – 1924 Silent Film Showcases American Revolution