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Thanksgiving Meet – Horses, Hounds and Foxes Before Turkey – A Countryside Tradition

President George Washington proclaimed Nov. 26, 1789, the last Thursday of November that year, to be a “day of public…

1 year ago

Origins of Cold as Balls and Cold as a Witch’s Teet

The phrase "cold as balls" reportedly comes from the contraction of metal on ship's cannons, causing the iron balls to…

2 years ago

John Morton – General Washington’s Rebel Banker Hid in Basking Ridge

John Morton was a Colonel in the Continental Army. Still, he gave up his commission in 1761 to become a…

2 years ago

Jersey’s History with Bar Room Shuffleboard

Isn't it interesting how history becomes history. Take for example pay phones. When you were using them, you never thought…

2 years ago

Make a Donation – Get a Historic Map as our Gift

Make a Tax Deductible Donation - Get a Frameable Map Finding New Ways to Share Local History.We call it "Maps…

2 years ago

10 More Haunted Tales From Central New Jersey

Believe it or not, the dead is alive in central New Jersey especially in northern Somerset County. The question is…

2 years ago

Jersey’s History Bucket List

Wow, this story was one of our most controversial and difficult stories we've ever prepared. Just the thought of picking…

2 years ago

Basking Ridge’s Oldest Cemetery

NOTE: Warren, Far Hills, and Bernardsville were all part of Bernards Township in the early 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.…

2 years ago

‘Buy A Veteran a Burger’ Fundraiser For Our Lyons VA Veterans

Again this year, we're hoping that you will participate with the Mr. Local History Project and support #buyavetaburger is a…

2 years ago

Township Resolution Honors Bernards Township Day

The Bernards Township Committee passed Resolution #2023-0244 honoring Bernards Township Day of Community Service and Pride to be held across…

2 years ago

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