The famous and sometimes not-so-famous people and stories from the Mr. Local History Project researchers. Over 30 stories and counting.
Back in 1924, silent films were all the rage. Bernardsville was just becoming a borough and separating from Bernards Township,…
Our curiosity started with a round-table discussion: Who is Francis Bernard, and should there be a statue to recognize his…
Americans think the Biden/Trump election was one for the ages, exposing huge ideological beliefs, highly charged politics, and a fight…
Every great historical story starts with something like, "So we were at this tavern and......" This is one of those…
Is William Alexander, aka The Earl & Lord of Stirling, Basking Ridge's Most Famous Resident? Our researchers think so. Let's…
This is a fantastic look into the history of the Bernardsville, NJ, mountain colony through the eyes of a wealthy…
Part of the MLH Rev War Series Lewis - Boudinot - Southard- Ross Farm in the Basking Ridge section of…
Father of the American Army ArtilleryFather of the American NavyFather of the Military Draft Fate has it often that those who…
The Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church was founded in 1837 to serve the growing rural community in the Liberty Corner section…
General Lee's Capture - December 13, 1776, outside Widow White's Tavern in Basking Ridge. NJ Museum This is a story…
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