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The Bernardsville Basking Ridge Speedway of 1907

PREVIEW READ: Mr. Local History took a ride down Washington Avenue in Bernardsville & Basking Ridge as we uncovered a…

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Krug’s Tavern Burger Album – The 100 “Best Burgers” in New Jersey

2022 is the 90th anniversary of Krug's Tavern. So what better way to kick off the Burger Album by starting…

3 years ago

Somerset Hills Rail Travel & Commuting Over the Last 150 Years

Ever wonder what it was like to travel on a train back in 1872 in the Somerset Hills? Train service…

3 years ago

Program Pilot: Local History Games/Puzzles

What better way to share New Jersey's local history then with games. In an effort to create a fun and…

3 years ago

2021 Year In Review – Mr. Local History’s Top 10 Stories

For your consideration...... Late December and early January are great times to reflect on the year passed and stories that…

3 years ago

Deep Dive: Krug’s Tavern – Preserving Newark’s History

The Mr. Local History Project (MLH) has been preserving and promoting Jersey's local history since the non-profit was established in…

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Holiday Greeting Cards are all about Local

Join the community on Saturday, December 3, 2022 in Bernardsville and Basking Ridge as they kick off the holiday season.…

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December 13, 1776 – The Day that Altered American History in Basking Ridge, New Jersey

The world might have had a different look if it wasn't for this day's event.December 13, 1776 in Basking Ridge,…

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Widow White’s Tavern in Basking Ridge was more than a Grog Stop

Basking Ridge, New Jersey's Most Famous Incident Major General Lee - IF it wasn't for what happened in Basking Ridge,…

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Basking Ridge Official Tree Lighting & Winter Market

Basking Ridge Tree Lighting - William Annin Carolers This update was from previous tree lightings when the Mr. Local History…

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