2024 MLH Magazine Holiday Edition

Remembering Larison’s Turkey Farm in Chester, New Jersey

Larison's Turkey Farm was a historic restaurant and landmark in Chester, New Jersey. It opened in 1945 on the site…

4 months ago

Keepsake: Basking Ridge Christmas Eve Caroling on the Green

The Governor of New Jersey's Historic Keepsake Village has decreed that a new icon should be added to the New…

4 months ago

Colonial Christmas Shines at Bedminster’s Vanderveer House

The Jacobus Vanderveer House in Bedminster, New Jersey, is celebrating its 22nd Colonial Christmas, an annual fundraiser event that combines…

4 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…

4 months ago

Mom & Pop Hardware Stores are Disappearing Across Jersey

We love the history and stories associated with great American icons—the mom-and-pop hardware store is one of our favorites. We…

4 months ago

Our MLH Holiday Boutique is Open

We've been spending all year creating some of the most unique Jersey history gifts this holiday season. The Mr Local…

4 months ago

Who Brings Their Jersey Village Collectibles out Just for the Holidays?

We have been told a terrible rumor. Is it true? Do some people bring out their Jersey Cat's Meow collectibles…

4 months ago

MGM’s Lion Rests in Gillette, New Jersey

His stage name was Leo, but his real name was Slats, and he rests in New Jersey. His stage name…

4 months ago

Non-Consecutive Term Presidents: Jersey’s Grover Cleveland and Now Donald Trump

Presidents #22 and #24 and Now #45 and #47 - Only Two Presidents to Serve Non-Consecutive Terms. Here's how four…

4 months ago

Bernards Township/Bernardsville Historic Wooden Village Keepsake Collectibles

Congratulations, Basking Ridge and Bernardsville, on being the foundation for the New Jersey Historical Wooden Village collection, a group of…

5 months ago

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