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Egypt Hill, Brown’s Pond and The Great Loves of My Childhood in Westfield, New Jersey

The Westfield (NJ) Historical Society presented 'My Recollections of Westfield, ' or, as I transcribed it, Frank Betz's recollections of his childhood…

8 months ago

New Jersey’s Historic Olympians List – Who Will Shine in 2024?

Going to the Olympics as a participant is a great accomplishment. Winning an Olympic medal is the pinnacle to some.…

8 months ago

The American Flagman Honors Patriotism Everyday

Basking Ridge, New Jersey UPDATE: Back in 2010, we posted this story on another website. Then, we said people needed…

9 months ago

Betsy Ross is Really Buried in Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Flag Designer Betsy Ross and Her Basking Ridge Ties - Lore or Fact? “Here lies the woman who made the…

9 months ago

How Raritan, NJ Was the Venue Officially Ending World War I

Somerset County is well known for its importance regarding the Revolutionary War, but many may not know the impact Somerset…

9 months ago

Retrospective: Games We Remember our Parents Played

As with all Mr. Local History retrospectives, updates are made to this post when we learn additional information. We will continue…

11 months ago

Col. Samuel Colt Got His Start in Paterson, New Jersey

Starting in 1836 in Paterson, New Jersey, Samuel Colt's revolver is one of the 10 most influential inventions EVER produced.…

1 year ago

Different Owners, Changing Times…Vermeule House in Green Brook Remains

Less than half a mile down Green Brook Road in Green Brook, New Jersey, sits a sizable but inconspicuous old…

1 year ago

The Southard Family of Basking Ridge and A Historic Finding

RETROSPECTIVE:MLHP often releases retrospectives, which are stories about our research that may change as new research is uncovered. Our search…

1 year ago

Remembering Willie Howard and Bedminster’s Willie’s Tavern

Often, Mr. Local History doesn't search for stories as those stories find us. Case in point is this weird little…

1 year ago

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