Thanksgiving

American Board Game History

We all know the feeling. Say the words board games, and something instantly pops into your mind. With the holiday…

1 month ago

Basking Ridge Live Cam – Mr. Local History’s Beautiful Town Green

Yes, there is sound too. You can mute it if you like.IF you just see the link, the stream is…

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Thanksgiving Meet – Horses, Hounds and Foxes Before Turkey – A Countryside Tradition

President George Washington proclaimed Nov. 26, 1789, the last Thursday of November that year, to be a “day of public…

2 months ago

Bring Back the Thanksgiving Ridge vs. Bernards Turkey Bowl

The Ridge–Bernards Thanksgiving Day Turkey Bowl Rivalry. We could hold our tongue no more. It needs to come back, so…

2 months ago

Thanksgiving History & Memories Jersey Style

Thanksgiving holidays, turkey, football, proclamations, fox hunts, Thanksgiving eve at Bernardsville Freddy's or Westfield's Jolly Trolley. Tell us your favorite…

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Thanksgiving Proclamations Way Before Lincoln Did It -Thanks Jersey Guys

President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving in 1863 after a series of Union victories and a nationwide plea for unity, using…

2 months ago

Fall Beauty in our Community – Photos Over the Years

🍁 Fall’s Golden Tapestry, A Journey Through Time and Color Every autumn, the hills, rivers, and small towns of New…

3 months ago

New Life? Larison’s Turkey Farm in Chester, New Jersey

Larison’s Turkey Farm was more than just a restaurant; it was a cherished New Jersey landmark steeped in tradition. Established…

6 months ago

Jackie Kennedy Onassis’ Time in Bernardsville & Peapack, New Jersey

A Small Part of Camelot in the Somerset Hills in Northern Somerset County, New Jersey, and why the Fall and…

6 months ago

SHOP LOCAL – Small Business Saturday is Everyday at Mr. Local History!

The Mr. Local History Project is probably the "smallest of small businesses" and needs your support. We have great gifts…

1 year ago

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