2024 MLH Magazine Holiday Edition Archives - Mr. Local History Project https://mrlocalhistory.org/category/magazine-archives/2024-mlh-magazine-winter/ History and Gossip from New Jersey Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:32:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 https://mrlocalhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/cropped-Mr-local-History-250-Logo-theme-32x32.jpg 2024 MLH Magazine Holiday Edition Archives - Mr. Local History Project https://mrlocalhistory.org/category/magazine-archives/2024-mlh-magazine-winter/ 32 32 168989768 Colonial Christmas To Shine Again at Bedminster’s Vanderveer House https://mrlocalhistory.org/colonialchristmas-bedminster/ https://mrlocalhistory.org/colonialchristmas-bedminster/#respond Sat, 15 Nov 2025 21:57:50 +0000 http://www.mrlocalhistory.org/?p=2633 The Jacobus Vanderveer House in Bedminster, New Jersey, is celebrating Colonial Christmas, an annual fundraiser event that combines history, tourism, tradition, and Christmas spirit. It offers an array of activities including music, reenactments, crafts, and holiday shopping.

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]]> https://mrlocalhistory.org/colonialchristmas-bedminster/feed/ 0 2633 Basking Ridge Christmas Eve Sing 7PM – Watch on Your TV or Device https://mrlocalhistory.org/livestream/ https://mrlocalhistory.org/livestream/#respond Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:31:15 +0000 https://www.mrlocalhistory.org/?p=40966 ONLINE STREAM: Basking Ridge Christmas Eve Sing on The Town Green at 7pm on Dec. 24th.

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]]> https://mrlocalhistory.org/livestream/feed/ 0 40966 18 Jersey Businesses That Have A Line Out the Door Every Christmas Eve https://mrlocalhistory.org/best-christmas-eve-food-lines/ https://mrlocalhistory.org/best-christmas-eve-food-lines/#respond Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:43:24 +0000 https://www.mrlocalhistory.org/?p=41130 Views: 7,385 One thing is for sure: You can guarantee that each of these businesses in New Jersey will have lines out the door and down the block every Christmas Eve. Most are also “CASH ONLY,” so make sure you have planned for all the necessary protocols if you want to put “Jersey’s Best” on… Read More »18 Jersey Businesses That Have A Line Out the Door Every Christmas Eve

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]]> https://mrlocalhistory.org/best-christmas-eve-food-lines/feed/ 0 41130 Holiday Tradition – Basking Ridge Christmas Eve Community Sing https://mrlocalhistory.org/baskingridgechristmaseve/ https://mrlocalhistory.org/baskingridgechristmaseve/#comments Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:26:58 +0000 http://www.mrlocalhistory.org/?p=3844 The town of Basking Ridge, New Jersey, welcomes its 102nd Christmas Eve Sing on The Town Green at 7pm on Dec. 24, 2023. The town's residents, friends, and guests gather to sing traditional carols and celebrate local history, documented by the Mr. Local History Project.

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]]> https://mrlocalhistory.org/baskingridgechristmaseve/feed/ 5 3844 New Life? Larison’s Turkey Farm in Chester, New Jersey https://mrlocalhistory.org/remembering-larisons-turkey-farm/ https://mrlocalhistory.org/remembering-larisons-turkey-farm/#respond Mon, 23 Jun 2025 23:00:28 +0000 https://www.mrlocalhistory.org/?p=48370 Views: 12,590 Larison’s Turkey Farm was more than just a restaurant; it was a cherished New Jersey landmark steeped in tradition. Established in 1945 on the grounds of a working turkey farm dating back to 1868, Larison’s embodied the warmth and character of small-town Chester. With its rustic farmhouse charm, family-style turkey dinners, and long… Read More »New Life? Larison’s Turkey Farm in Chester, New Jersey

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]]> https://mrlocalhistory.org/remembering-larisons-turkey-farm/feed/ 0 48370 Peapack Ski Tow and Ski Areas Lost in New Jersey https://mrlocalhistory.org/lostnjskiareas/ https://mrlocalhistory.org/lostnjskiareas/#comments Mon, 23 Jun 2025 22:59:00 +0000 https://www.mrlocalhistory.org/?p=24763 Views: 15,033 The Peapack Ski Tow was One of the First Ski Businesses in New Jersey At one time, New Jerseyans had their pick of a dozen or so smaller hills where beginners could get a feel for the sport and more experience skiers could sneak away for a few quick runs and still be… Read More »Peapack Ski Tow and Ski Areas Lost in New Jersey

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]]> https://mrlocalhistory.org/lostnjskiareas/feed/ 9 24763 Keepsake: Bernardsville’s Olcott School Part of NJ Keepsake Collection https://mrlocalhistory.org/olcott-school-bernardsvillenj/ https://mrlocalhistory.org/olcott-school-bernardsvillenj/#respond Sun, 30 Mar 2025 16:14:04 +0000 https://www.mrlocalhistory.org/?p=46997 Views: 4,053 Olcott School Keepsake Official Launch Party: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 The Mayor of New Jersey’s Historic Village recently decreed that a new icon be added to the New Jersey Historic Wooden Village Collection in a bold move to expand the only set of New Jersey collectible icons. Introducing the historic Olcott School and… Read More »Keepsake: Bernardsville’s Olcott School Part of NJ Keepsake Collection

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]]> https://mrlocalhistory.org/olcott-school-bernardsvillenj/feed/ 0 46997 Non-Consecutive Term Presidents: Jersey’s Grover Cleveland and Now Donald Trump https://mrlocalhistory.org/jerseys-non-consecutive-presidents/ https://mrlocalhistory.org/jerseys-non-consecutive-presidents/#respond Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:14:17 +0000 https://www.mrlocalhistory.org/?p=47661 Views: 9,941 Presidents #22 and #24 and Now #45 and #47 – Only Two Presidents to Serve Non-Consecutive Terms. Here’s how four presidential elections went down. Grover Cleveland, a Democrat, defeated Republican James G. Blaine of Maine and became the first President after the Civil War. The 21st President, Chester Arthur, did not seek reelection.… Read More »Non-Consecutive Term Presidents: Jersey’s Grover Cleveland and Now Donald Trump

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]]> https://mrlocalhistory.org/jerseys-non-consecutive-presidents/feed/ 0 47661 Mr. Local History Project’s Top 25 Stories for 2024 https://mrlocalhistory.org/2024-top-25/ https://mrlocalhistory.org/2024-top-25/#respond Sat, 28 Dec 2024 13:22:23 +0000 https://www.mrlocalhistory.org/?p=49654 Views: 2,161 The Mr. Local History Project looks back at the top 25 researched stories posted for the year 2024. This year was a funny twist as readers worldwide again wanted to know a few classic sayings about the cold. Were any of the #MLHTOP25 the ones you enjoyed? Please take a look back, give… Read More »Mr. Local History Project’s Top 25 Stories for 2024

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]]> https://mrlocalhistory.org/2024-top-25/feed/ 0 49654 Keepsakes: Preserving Westfield New Jersey history is a Treasure https://mrlocalhistory.org/preserving-westfield-history/ https://mrlocalhistory.org/preserving-westfield-history/#respond Sun, 22 Dec 2024 16:54:44 +0000 https://www.mrlocalhistory.org/?p=49495 Views: 3,753 Congratulations to the Westfield Fire Department as Westfield celebrates the 150th year. 150th Anniversary of the Westfield Fire Department with a parade and community festival on Saturday, June 21, 2025: New Westfield Cat’s Meow Collectibles The Governor of New Jersey’s Historic Village has been working to preserve and promote Westfield, New Jersey’s history with what… Read More »Keepsakes: Preserving Westfield New Jersey history is a Treasure

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]]> https://mrlocalhistory.org/preserving-westfield-history/feed/ 0 49495 Keepsake: Wildwood Arrives to NJ Historic Wooden Village Collection https://mrlocalhistory.org/wildwood-keepsake/ https://mrlocalhistory.org/wildwood-keepsake/#respond Sun, 15 Dec 2024 17:33:14 +0000 https://www.mrlocalhistory.org/?p=46973 Views: 4,682 Ahhhhhhhh……those Wildwood Days are ready to enjoy in your home!A monumental new keepsake collectible from the Mr. Local History Project. The Governor of New Jersey’s Historic Village recently decreed that a new icon be added to the New Jersey Historic Wooden Village Collection in a bold move to expand the only set of… Read More »Keepsake: Wildwood Arrives to NJ Historic Wooden Village Collection

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]]> https://mrlocalhistory.org/wildwood-keepsake/feed/ 0 46973 Wearing Lost Jersey Businesses is Fun History https://mrlocalhistory.org/lost-jersey-businesses/ https://mrlocalhistory.org/lost-jersey-businesses/#respond Sun, 15 Dec 2024 16:25:07 +0000 https://www.mrlocalhistory.org/?p=42790 Views: 14,026 Mr Local History loves history with a social twist. In fact, it’s our motto! So we thought how fun it would be to share some of the most loved New Jersey businesses that have disappeared. We started researching and putting our artists to work to recreate an offering of vintage retro clothing and… Read More »Wearing Lost Jersey Businesses is Fun History

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]]> https://mrlocalhistory.org/lost-jersey-businesses/feed/ 0 42790 Why Your Donation Matters https://mrlocalhistory.org/why-your-donation-matters/ https://mrlocalhistory.org/why-your-donation-matters/#respond Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:52:02 +0000 https://www.mrlocalhistory.org/?p=48724 Views: 4,926 is NOW It’s called Giving Tuesday and comes after Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. But “Giving Tuesday could be ANY day, and here’s why. At MLH, we try to support every one of you every day—all year. We now need you to support our non-profit that supports your local… Read More »Why Your Donation Matters

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]]> https://mrlocalhistory.org/why-your-donation-matters/feed/ 0 48724 Keepsake: Basking Ridge Christmas Eve Caroling on the Green https://mrlocalhistory.org/keepsake-100th-anniversary-of-the-basking-ridge-christmas-eve-carolling/ https://mrlocalhistory.org/keepsake-100th-anniversary-of-the-basking-ridge-christmas-eve-carolling/#respond Fri, 22 Nov 2024 20:47:47 +0000 https://www.mrlocalhistory.org/?p=38324 Views: 12,499 The Governor of New Jersey’s Historic Keepsake Village has decreed that a new icon should be added to the New Jersey Historic Wooden Village Collection, expanding the exclusive set of New Jersey collectible icons. Introducing the “Winter and Christmas Eve on the Green in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Every year on December 24th… Read More »Keepsake: Basking Ridge Christmas Eve Caroling on the Green

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]]> https://mrlocalhistory.org/keepsake-100th-anniversary-of-the-basking-ridge-christmas-eve-carolling/feed/ 0 38324 SHOP LOCAL – Small Business Saturday is Everyday at Mr. Local History! https://mrlocalhistory.org/mr-local-history-we-need-small-business-saturday-everyday/ https://mrlocalhistory.org/mr-local-history-we-need-small-business-saturday-everyday/#respond Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:08:27 +0000 https://www.mrlocalhistory.org/?p=17190 Views: 3,449 The Mr. Local History Project is probably the “smallest of small businesses” and needs your support. We have great gifts that bring fun and memorable local history to all! Please consider #justoneitem. It makes a big difference and shows you care. Historic gifts as low at $2! ALL of our historic keepsake items… Read More »SHOP LOCAL – Small Business Saturday is Everyday at Mr. Local History!

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