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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.
Views: 8,627 The world might have had a different look if it weren’t for this day’s event.December 13, 1776 in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Basking Ridge, New Jersey’s most famous incident, occurred on December 13, 1776, at about noon. General… Read More »December 13, 1776 – Basking Ridge , New Jersey Altered American History
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.
The Mr. Local History project offers exclusive holiday cards, with artwork by local resident Linda Arnold, featuring the villages of Basking Ridge and Bernardsville. Limited sets available for $20.
The phrase “cold as balls” reportedly comes from the contraction of metal on ship’s cannons, causing the iron balls to fall. The expression “cold as a witch’s tit” originated from the belief that witches, portrayed as cold-blooded in the 1600s, had an ‘unholy’ body part feeding familiars or the devil.
Views: 2,721 This update was from previous tree lightings when the Mr. Local History Project joined with the annual Winter Market and official tree lighting in downtown Basking Ridge. Friends and family join us for an afternoon of shopping, crafts,… Read More »Basking Ridge Official Tree Lighting & Winter Market
Views: 8,397 In a year filled with challenge and heartache the Mr. Local History brought a little holiday cheer by presenting their #cardsforvets, a program that connected the community with local veterans. Cards for Veterans were presented at the Lyons… Read More »Holiday Cards for Veterans -#cardsforvets
Views: 3,000 The Mr. Local History Project honors the former Bernards Township’s historian June Kennedy showcasing our “June in December” tree honoring her dedication to community and local history. The Festival of Trees is an indoor exhibit of decorated Christmas… Read More »“June in December” Tree Honors June Kennedy at Festival of Trees in Basking Ridge
Every year, the Basking Ridge Fire Department erects a locally donated 30-foot evergreen tree on the town green. The fire personnel also decorate the tree which becomes a central piece for the town’s holiday celebrations.
Views: 3,775 Join friends and family with the Mr. Local History families for an afternoon that will put you in the holiday spirit. It’s the 6th Annual Winter Market and Tree Lighting in the Basking Ridge village. The entire event… Read More »Family Fun and Tree Lighting Dec. 7
Views: 2,214 With great fanfare, the Mr. Local History announces that the Mr. Local History Project registered as a formal organization with 501(c)(3) non-profit status. While our mission hasn’t changed, the founding organizers have a few specific goals to share… Read More »Mr. Local History Registers as a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit
Views: 3,575 Support Local History by getting “Just One Item”It makes a huge difference! The Mr. Local History Project is a 100% all volunteer effort. We’re also a federally and state recognized 501c3 non-profit organization. Our fundraising has taken a… Read More »Shop for a Cause