Ongoing historical research on a variety of topics.
Views: 11,468Sometimes history creeps up on you when you least expect it. Years ago, our project wanted to honor a small multi-generational store that had been around for generations. AND THEN IT WAS GONE! Not only was the business gone,… Read More »Jerolaman’s – A Bernardsville Store & Man That Won’t Be Forgotten
Views: 17,193Meet Francis Hopkinson – New Jersey signer #Jersey5 signer of the Declaration of Independence, who also designed, presented, and received the Continental Congress’s Approval as America’s First official flag on June 14, 1777, in Philadelphia. Francis Hopkinson flag dedication… Read More »Why EVERYONE Should Fly THIS American Flag & Don’t Ask Betsy Ross
Views: 13,948To expand on an earlier post: The PLOT THICKENS… there’s a 2nd Jacob’s Ladder! So I kept digging about Jacob’s Ladder. Not that I wanted to, but the internet has its way of bringing information right to my doorstep.… Read More »Peapack has a Jacob’s Ladder too!
Views: 13,612The Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary Route (W3R) Goes Right Through Liberty Corner, the site of the English Farm that hosted 5,000+ soldiers during the march to Yorktown. This march ended with the defeat of the British and the defeat of… Read More »English Farm – Liberty Corner’s Historic Gem & Rochembeau’s Rev War Stopover
Views: 12,939The date was May 24, 1883, a date years in the making alongside plenty of engineering accomplishments, drama, tragedy and perseverance. 140 years later, MLH honors the Roebling family accomplishments, as well as John A. Roebling 2nd, that made… Read More »Retrospective: Bernardsville’s Roebling Family and Their Brooklyn Bridge
Views: 3,484Again this year, we’re hoping that you will participate with the Mr. Local History Project and support #buyavetaburger is a grass- roots campaign that started years ago to bring and prepare food for formerly homeless veterans at the Lyons… Read More »‘Buy A Veteran a Burger’ Fundraiser For Our Lyons VA Veterans
Views: 2,297The Bernards Township Committee passed Resolution #2023-0244 honoring Bernards Township Day of Community Service and Pride to be held across Bernards Township on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Resolution #2023-0244 Recognition of Mr. Local History Project’s” support of Bernards Township… Read More »Township Resolution Honors Bernards Township Day
Views: 13,771 The Brothers Hildebrandt – Creating the original Star Wars poster was just the tip of the iceberg. May the 4th Be With You!!!!! UPDATE: The world lost Greg Hildebrandt on October 31, 2024 at 85. May the force… Read More »May the Force Be With You – Hildebrandt Twins New Jersey Connection
Views: 15,208 Being a Jersey native, there are so many things to love about the state, including unique Jersey food. Our researchers have written stories about the history of Jersey food for various reasons. They are uniquely New Jersey and… Read More »Missing Jersey Food Classics? These Ship Nationwide
Views: 7,248FRANCIS BERNARD, NEW JERSEY’S FORGOTTEN GOVERNOR SOCIAL MEDIA HISTORY SERIES The Mr. Local History Project hopes you’ve been following our Facebook series honoring the life of New Jersey Royal Governor Sir Francis Bernard, named for the towns of Bernards… Read More »Sir Francis Bernard History Series
Views: 8,323Amid controversy and intrigue, we have been writing for years about a controversial figure in early American history who served the English majesty as the provincial governor of New Jersey and Massachusetts Bay. If you were to define the… Read More »Three Sister Towns Historic Links to Governor Sir Francis Bernard
Views: 23,111White Manna, White Mana, and White Diamond are just a few that the Bridge’s family was involved with. But EVERY TIME we try to come up with an answer, our Jersey hamburger story takes a twist. While many questions… Read More »The Brothers’ Bridges and Their Family’s New Jersey Burger Dynasty
Views: 27,131 International headlines were made on February 24, 1970, at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City when the first quintuplets were born using fertility drugs. Two months later, on April 27, 1970, Bill and Peggy Jo Kienast brought home their new… Read More »Where Are the Kienast Quintuplets from Liberty Corner – 50+ Years Later
Views: 7,3182024 is the #bernardsville100 or #bernardsvillecentennial or #bernardsville1924-2024 and the Mr.Local History Project plans to study it, write about it, promote it, and yes honor it. Bernardsville, New Jersey is celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2024 with a year… Read More »Crest and Art Honor Bernardsville’s Centennial History
Views: 2,136Terms and Conditions to the new Provincial Governor if accepted. And YES, Bernard accepted. As the internet grows, so does the information. This piece is a transcribe of what is the job description for Francis Bernard, who was approved… Read More »New Jersey Provincial Governor – Francis Bernard’s Actual 1758 Job Description
