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Lamington House and Trump National Bedminster New Jersey

Collectible: Preserving Bedminster’s History with a Special Keepsake – Trump’s Summer Whitehouse

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Views: 12,322 #45-47summerwhitehouse Preserving Bedminster’s History – The Mr. Local History Project (MLH) has been preserving and promoting local history since our non-profit organization was established in 2019. The all-volunteer group started a wooden miniature keepsake program to share history… Read More »Collectible: Preserving Bedminster’s History with a Special Keepsake – Trump’s Summer Whitehouse

Retrospective: Westfield’s Excellent Diner – A Lost (and Found) Jersey Treasure

by Brooks Betz
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Views: 9,737 Or maybe we need to say: Give everyone the Disneyland Paris Café des Cascadeurs (Stuntman’s) diner update. #disneylandparisdiner As with all Mr. Local History retrospectives, we often update the post when we learn stories and are sAs is… Read More »Retrospective: Westfield’s Excellent Diner – A Lost (and Found) Jersey Treasure

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Franklin Corners and William Childs Williamsburg-esqe Village

by Brooks Betz
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Views: 5,936 As with all Mr. Local History retrospectives, we often update the post when we learn stories and are sent photos from our internet community. We will continue to grow this piece as information becomes available. If you have a… Read More »Franklin Corners and William Childs Williamsburg-esqe Village

Jersey Comfort Food – Mapping The Best of the Best!

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Views: 17,975 UPDATE: MLHP just created a new map – Super Sized Pizzas of New Jersey – for those who want 24″ – 36″ pizzas. Lots of Jersey Comfort Food Maps Here are a few maps that you have to… Read More »Jersey Comfort Food – Mapping The Best of the Best!

The infamous Jolly Trolley in Westfield New Jersey- Mr Local History Retrospective

Retrospective: Westfield’s Iconic Jolly Trolley

by Brooks Betz
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Views: 14,265 I’m still looking to add to this piece, so if you have any, please contact me:– The perfect shot of those green and white awnings of the Jolly Trolley– A Jolly Trolley Menu– Jolly Trolley Nametag– Jolly Trolley… Read More »Retrospective: Westfield’s Iconic Jolly Trolley

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Basking Ridge Oak Tree Community Photo Album

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Views: 3,636 On April 24-26, 2017 the New Jersey town of Basking Ridge lost its oldest resident, the Basking Ridge historic white oak tree. What was estimated to be over 600 years old, no one ever imagined that the tree… Read More »Basking Ridge Oak Tree Community Photo Album

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2021: Honoring Far Hills, New Jersey Centennial

Views: 4,663 NOTE: The Borough of Far Hills celebrates its 100th anniversary #farhills100, with Council President Karner and the mayor’s wife, Janis Vallone, spearheading “what will be a great community event on May 15 ,2021 with a parade and picnic… Read More »2021: Honoring Far Hills, New Jersey Centennial

So what happened while the Basking Ridge Oak Tree was growing up - Mr Local History

Comparing Basking Ridge’s Oak to the World’s Oldest Trees

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Views: 13,700 On April 24-26, 2017 the New Jersey town of Basking Ridge lost its oldest resident, the Basking Ridge historic white oak tree. What was estimated to be over 600 years old, no one ever imagined that the tree… Read More »Comparing Basking Ridge’s Oak to the World’s Oldest Trees

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The Annins of Liberty Corner: Patriots, Flag Company and a Middle School

Views: 10,714 Update: February 16, 2024 – Thanks to you all, the BOE has taken the name change for William Annin Middle School off the docket. Your voices made a difference. January 22, 2024 – It seems that the Bernards… Read More »The Annins of Liberty Corner: Patriots, Flag Company and a Middle School

#3localhistoryeventchallenge - 3 Greatest Moments in Basking Ridge History

Three Historic Moments That Changed Basking Ridge & America

Views: 9,078 On the internet, we’ve created the #3LOCALHISTORYEVENTCHALLENGE, where you share your town’s three most historic events. As the historian for Bernards Township, representing Bernards Towns#hip and its four hamlets is a great honor. We’re always looking for ways… Read More »Three Historic Moments That Changed Basking Ridge & America

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Holiday Cards for Veterans -#cardsforvets

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Views: 7,317 In a year filled with challenge and heartache the Mr. Local History brought a little holiday cheer by presenting their #cardsforvets, a program that connected the community with local veterans. Cards for Veterans were presented at the Lyons… Read More »Holiday Cards for Veterans -#cardsforvets

Basking Ridge Community Wish Tree - Mr Local History

Come Make a Wish: Community Wish Tree for the Holiday Season

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Views: 2,650 COMMUNITY PROJECT – 2020 just keeps on giving. Our team was looking to create a great community tree for the 2020 Festival of Trees over at the Environmental Community Center in Basking Ridge – CANCELLED DUE TO COVID!… Read More »Come Make a Wish: Community Wish Tree for the Holiday Season

Mr Local History explores the 1856 Presidential election

America’s First Republican Vice President Nominee – Basking Ridge’s William Dayton Beats out Abraham Lincoln

Views: 4,887 Americans think the Biden/Trump election was one for the ages, exposing huge ideological beliefs, highly charged politics, and a fight for American values. Looking back at history, most people know the presidential challenges as the country tore apart… Read More »America’s First Republican Vice President Nominee – Basking Ridge’s William Dayton Beats out Abraham Lincoln

Millicent Fenwick Barnardsville Mr Local History Cartoon

A Tribute in Bronze – Millicent Fenwick

Views: 5,877 It’s strange how you can walk back and forth a hundred times and never notice something, and then one day, you slow down and become mindful. I had that experience the other day as I walked past the… Read More »A Tribute in Bronze – Millicent Fenwick

Jetport Virtual Event - Mr Local History

VIRTUAL EVENT: Filmmaker Scott Morris Honors Saving the Great Swamp- The Fight to Defeat the Jetport

by Mr. Local History Project

Views: 3,655 JOIN US THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3 for a VIRTUAL EVENT from 7-8pm. DID YOU KNOW BASKING RIDGE AND OTHER TOWNS WERE ALMOST LOST TO A SUPER REGIONAL AIRPORT IN THE 1960S? Taped: December 3, 2020 Background 61 years ago… Read More »VIRTUAL EVENT: Filmmaker Scott Morris Honors Saving the Great Swamp- The Fight to Defeat the Jetport

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