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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,…

3 years ago

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,…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

TROG – The Race of Gentlemen – Pure Jersey History Right in Front of Your Eyes

Known as The Race of Gentlemen, the event has been revived since the 1950s by a local club called the…

4 years ago

Far Hills Race Meeting Honored with Painted Wooden Collectible

Celebrating over 100 years of New Jersey's fall classic, the Far Hills Race Meeting, with this beautiful wooden hand painted…

4 years ago

Bedminster History – Look To the Old Mellick Farmhouses

If you live in the Somerset Hills area around Bedminster and Tewksbury you hopefully have heard the name Mellick. The…

4 years ago

History of The Bernards Township Flag

Bernards Township has an impressive history that dates back to the early 1600s. The Mr. Local History Project started investigating…

4 years ago

Pari Mandalapu Chosen 2021 Ridge High School Mr Local History Scholarship Winner

Ridge High School senior Pari Mandalapu is the recipient of the 2021 Mr. Local History Project Scholarship for Community Service…

4 years ago

T-SHIRT OFFER: Jersey Signers of the Declaration of Independence

Order now to show pride in the Jerseyans who signed the Declaration of Independence. Back for The Fourth of July…

4 years ago

Basking Ridge’s Stirling Manor or Perth Amboy’s Proprietary House : Which Came First?

The Mr. Local History Project is researching the thesis that another house known as Stirling Manor in Basking Ridge was…

4 years ago

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