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Views: 57 YES… a Revolutionary Pub Crawl for America 250 is coming to Bernardsville, New Jersey, Saturday, October 10, 2026. Is there a better way to honor America’s 250th anniversary than to join General Washington, Ben Franklin & other time… Read More »YES… a Revolutionary Pub Crawl for America 250 is Coming to Bernardsville, New Jersey
Views: 449 For centuries, historians have relied on books, letters, artifacts, and exhibits to tell the stories of the past. But what if visitors could do something more? What if they could actually sit down and have a conversation with… Read More »Meet HistOracle AI: New Jersey Team Brings History’s Voices Back to Life
Views: 578 UPDATE:Wednesday, June 18, 2026, Session 13 – 02:00 PM – 03:15 PM, hear the panel explore, through the lens of archaeology, the past, present, and future of “The Buildings,” the former estate of Revolutionary War General William Alexander, also known… Read More »America’s Grandest Estate in Basking Ridge Archaeological Dig Continues
Views: 654 Step into the unofficial kickoff to Summer 2026 with Mr. Local History for a fun, fast-moving journey through New Jersey’s past and America 250. Inside this issue: meet New Jersey’s 5 signers of the Declaration of Independence, revisit… Read More »Mr. Local History 2026 Summer Magazine Vol 8. Issue 2
Views: 5,791 Honoring those we’ve lost and those veterans who have served. Soldiers showcased in the video who have given the ultimate sacrifice for their country: More Mr. Local History Our Readers’ Top 10 MLH Posts this Week
Views: 21,308 The Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It was engrossed on parchment, and on August 2, 1776, delegates began signing it. Jefferson drafted the statement between June 11 and 28, submitted drafts to… Read More »Independence Day – Kudos to New Jersey Signers #jersey5
Views: 6,401 It’s the oldest cycling race in America – right in Somerville, New Jersey, every Memorial Day for 85 years! It’s the “Kentucky Derby of Cycling.” I laid on the ground at turn two and thought all would be… Read More »Somerville Bike Race – The Oldest Race in America & a Jersey Memorial Day Staple
Views: 42,025 The Sky Farm Music & Arts festival is going to be one of the largest events Sky Farm has ever held. Several bands and performers will be on hand to provide live music throughout the day. A variety… Read More »America’s Oldest Nudist Colony is in Liberty Corner, New Jersey
Views: 4,901 RAIN or SHINE – EVERY July 4th at 10:30 am – Join friends and family on Independence Day as the Washington Camp Ground Association honors the American flag, the playing of the Star Spangled Banner, and the reading… Read More »New Jersey’s Gift to America’s 250th – A July 4th Celebration You Must Experience
Views: 1,648 NEWSFLASH:June 12, 2026 – Ristorante MV now owns the building known to locals as the Old Stone Hotel, which they’ve been renting. Now that’s an event. Congratulations It’s really fun when you get the chance to document an… Read More »Bernardsville’s Historic Old Stone Tavern & Hotel – Destination Brings a Whole Bunch of History
Views: 3,107 UPDATE:EXTENSION – Submissions to the program have been extended to give everyone a bit more time to complete and submit their thoughts, as well as to share their experiences over the July 4th period, providing additional retrospective in… Read More »What America at 250 Means To You as A New Jerseyian
Views: 738 New Jersey does not just have great food; it has a habit of turning everyday favorites into something bigger, messier, and more over-the-top than anyone expects. From stacked deli sandwiches and grease-truck creations to loaded cheesesteaks, Italian subs,… Read More »Jersey’s Iconic Biggest Food Challenges
Views: 1,366 It takes around two minutes and eighteen seconds to sing God Bless America. Mr. Local History took a trip to the “Field of Honor,” an annual tradition at the Jacobus Vanderveer House in Bedminster, New Jersey. Sit back,… Read More »Take 2 Minutes and 18 Seconds to Celebrate America
Views: 248 We’re going to try to do our best to get out there and experience America’s 250th across New Jersey by attending what we can. The most fun has to be not only learning more about the history but… Read More »Documenting America’s 250th Across New Jersey
Views: 650 In New Jersey, any serious study of the Revolutionary War inevitably leads to Morristown. More than just a waypoint, Morristown became the strategic and symbolic heart of the Continental Army during its darkest and most decisive years. Twice… Read More »Morristown and America’s History – A Critical Piece to Our Nations History Puzzle