Summer

America’s 250th Anniversary is Coming – Looking Back at the Bicentennial… Jersey Style

It's hard to believe the United States is beginning its 250th anniversary. That means it's also been 50 years since…

5 days ago

Summer Reading Book & Film Club – Central Jersey History

Summer is a great time for readers to take a book to the beach or just sit in a lounge…

1 month ago

History: ‘Down the Shore Everything’s Alright’ Collectibles

Yep, we said it..... sha la la la la la down the shore everything's alright. Put some of the Jersey…

1 month ago

Ice Cream History around the Somerset Hills

July is National Ice Cream Month, so it's time for Mr. Local History's look back at the history, the good…

6 months ago

Independence Day – Kudos to New Jersey Signers #jersey5

Let's talk about the five Jersey patriots who stepped in at the last minute and helped form a new country.…

6 months ago

New Jersey’s Gift to America 250 – A July 4 Celebration You Must See

RAIN or SHINE – EVERY July 4th at 10:30 am – Join friends and family on Independence Day as the…

7 months ago

Somerville Bike Race – Oldest Race in America & a Jersey Memorial Day Staple

It's the oldest cycling race in America - right in Somerville, New Jersey, every Memorial Day for 85 years! It's…

7 months ago

America’s Oldest Nudist Colony is in Liberty Corner, New Jersey

Above Image: William (Bill) Meyer, Sky Farm founder, seen here tilling the field.....naked, of course, at Sky Farm in Liberty…

7 months ago

Memorial Day Tribute

Honoring those we've lost and those veterans who have served. 2025 Bernards Township Parade updates are below the tribute video.…

7 months ago

Cranford Canoe Club – Honoring the History

UPDATE: The Mr. Local History Project is determining interest in nominating the Cranford Canoe Club to the New Jersey Historic…

10 months ago

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