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Meet (Sir) Francis Bernard Esq. – New Jersey’s Royal Governor

Our curiosity started with a round-table discussion: Who is Francis Bernard, and should there be a statue to recognize his…

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Sir Francis Bernard Honored With American Town Names

Sir Francis Bernard's Legacy Carries On as Towns Honor the Royal Governor of New Jersey and Massachusetts In 1758, Francis…

2 years ago

Honoring Black History Month in the Somerset Hills

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

2 years ago

MLHP History Gift Shop

Jersey is all we do. We make each of these collectibles to promote New Jersey history as our motto states:…

2 years ago

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

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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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