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Art and Local History in the Somerset Hills

Capturing History with Art in the Somerset Hills in Somerset County, New Jersey The Mr. Local History Project has launched…

2 years ago

Retrospective: Building AT&T Headquarters Basking Ridge

NOTE: As with all Mr. Local History retrospectives, we often update the post when we learn stories and are sent…

2 years ago

‘Beautiful Bernards’ Honors Garden Club Centennial Anniversary

The Mr. Local History Project honors the centennial anniversary of the Basking Ridge Garden Club who celebrates 100 years beautifying…

2 years ago

Retrospective: Snowstorms and Sledding in Somerset County New Jersey

Snow is an interesting thing. Some love it. Some hate it. But when there's a major storm in the area,…

2 years ago

Bedminster Has A Tavern Serving Over 200 years of History

Bedminster, New Jersey is situated just 45 miles west of New York City but you are right int the middle…

2 years ago

Moonshining Bootlegging Speakeasies in Somerset County, NJ

A few friends got together and started talking about the fine art of distilling and how much it's changed (if…

2 years ago

Day Trips – Four Historic New Jersey Fall Locations You Must See

Fall in New Jersey has always been one of the best times to traverse the state and take in some…

2 years ago

Holiday Engagement? Historic Wedding Venues in Central New Jersey

T'is the season for engagements right? So why not share some of the most historic wedding venues in the Somerset…

3 years ago

Historic Jimmy Buff’s and the Italian Hot Dog Honored With Miniature Wooden Collectible

The ancestors of the creator of the Italian Hot Dog continue to serve up Italian hot dogs every day. Over…

3 years ago

Remembering Howard Johnson’s

Introduced to America in 1925, it wasn't until 1954 when the first HoJo's motor lodge made it to the scene.…

3 years ago

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