Views: 3,255The “Hard Water” America’s Cup of Ice Yachting NEWS UPDATE: Trophy History: The Van Nostrand Cup The America’s Cup of ice boating, the Gardner Van Nostrand Trophy, today known as the Ice Yacht Challenge Cup. Gardner Van Nostrand was… Read More »Van Nostrand Cup: The America’s Cup of Ice Yachting Returns To New York
Views: 1,735In 1888, a fast and ambitious ice yacht named Rocket was built to race on the frozen reaches of the Navesink River at Red Bank, New Jersey. At a time when ice boating was one of winter’s great spectator… Read More »Historic Rocket Ice Yacht Reborn on the Navesink
Views: 7,862 Participating in the Olympics is a great accomplishment. Winning an Olympic medal is the pinnacle for some. With the 2026 Winter Olympics underway, who from New Jersey is going, and who has a chance to win or place?… Read More »New Jersey’s Historic Olympians – Who Shined in 2026?
Views: 1,610“It’s time the Garden State Honors the Legends & Super Heros of New Jersey Iceboating.” Based on numerous interviews and research about the history of New Jersey iceboating, we hope that our New Jersey Legends of Iceboating list of… Read More »New Jersey Iceboating Legends & Super Heros
Views: 5,003How exciting to announce that the cold is back and there’s ice on our lakes, rivers, and bays across New Jersey. In fact it’s so cold, we have to pray to the snow gods to slow down the delug… Read More »Iceboats Flock to New Jersey Ice Again – Historic Winter Times
Views: 1,1252025 Research in Review 2025 was a big year for the Mr. Local History Project. It marked our 5th year in operation and a milestone we’re incredibly proud of reaching our one millionth visitor. What started as a simple… Read More »Top 25 of 2025 – Mr. Local History Year in Review
Views: 2,204. At the Mr. Local History Project, we love sharing the remarkable stories that make New Jersey history so special. We found a great video that brings to life what is arguably one of the greatest events in American… Read More »1776 Delaware Crossing – Did You Know There Were Three Crossings?
Views: 1,964Ring 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. Etsy Current Inventory… Read More »Ring In America’s 250th with Official 250 Flags
Views: 10,980It’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 place… Read More »America’s 250th – Sharing Jersey History The Mr. Local History Way
Views: 8,526It’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 in… Read More »America’s 250th Anniversary is Here – Looking Back at the Bicentennial… Jersey Style
Views: 6,454December 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 struggling… Read More »HEAR the Latest Discoveries: December 14, 2026 – General Charles Lee’s Capture at Widow White’s Tavern in Basking Ridge & Washington’s Delaware Crossing Impact
Views: 979 Mr. Local History Needs Local Financial Support When you support the Mr Local History Project, you help preserve the stories that no one else is saving. We gather research, document social history, capture memories the community asks us… Read More »Year End Giving Campaign – Support Local History
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Views: 604 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
Views: 3,266 Did you know that December 13, 1776, stands as the most electrifying day in Basking Ridge & Bernardsville’s history, when the sleepy New Jersey colonial crossroads suddenly became the center of the Revolution? At dawn on that day,… Read More »Widow White’s Tavern / General Lee Series – Basking Ridge Historical Moments
