Mr. Local History Online Magazine – a free magazine with stories about local history and events in New Jersey. Over a dozen great local history stories from our home area of the Somerset Hills in New Jersey.
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Views: 40 The Governor of New Jersey’s Historic Village has been working to preserve and promote Westfield, New Jersey’s history with what we call “history with a social twist.” The simple truth is we partnered with the world-famous Cat’s Meow… Read More »Keepsakes: Preserving Westfield New Jersey history is a Treasure
Views: 463 Ahhhhhhhh……those Wildwood Days are ready to give for the holidays! A monumental new keepsake collectible from the Mr. Local History Project. The Mayor of New Jersey’s Historic Village recently decreed that a new icon be added to the… Read More »Keepsake: Wildwood Arrives to NJ Historic Wooden Village Collection Just In Time for Gift Giving
Views: 1,773 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… Read More »Wearing Lost Jersey Businesses is Fun History
Views: 423 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… Read More »Keepsake: Bernardsville’s Olcott School Part of NJ Keepsake Collection
Views: 190 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… Read More »Why Your Donation Matters
Views: 439 Larison’s Turkey Farm was a historic restaurant and landmark in Chester, New Jersey. It opened in 1945 on the site of a turkey farm that had been in operation since 1868. Known for its hearty turkey dinners and… Read More »Remembering Larison’s Turkey Farm in Chester, New Jersey
Views: 7,550 The Mayor of New Jersey’s Historic Keepsake Village has decreed a new icon 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… Read More »Keepsake: 100th Anniversary of Basking Ridge Christmas Eve Carol on the Green
The Jacobus Vanderveer House in Bedminster, New Jersey, is celebrating its 22nd 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 event typically takes place on the last weekend of November and the first week of December.
Views: 1,938 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… Read More »SHOP LOCAL – Small Business Saturday is Everyday at Mr. Local History!
Views: 413 We were reading a story on social media about a town losing its local hardware store after over 100 years of operation. The place you’d go to have a nice chat about local things and grab a bunch… Read More »Mom & Pop Hardware Stores are Disappearing Across Jersey
Views: 2,623 We’ve been spending all year creating some of the most unique Jersey history gifts this holiday season. The Mr Local History Holiday Boutique is OPEN 24/7 and ready to spread history and cheer this holiday season. Give the… Read More »Our MLH Holiday Boutique is Open
Views: 128 We have been told a terrible rumor. Is it true? Do some people bring out their Jersey Cat’s Meow collectibles only for the holidays? Read on…. Yes, we have been told many people bring out their Cat’s Meow… Read More »Who Brings Their Jersey Village Collectibles out Just for the Holidays?
