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America’s 250th Anniversary is Coming – Looking Back at the Bicentennial… Jersey Style

It's hard to believe the United States is beginning its 250th anniversary. That means it's also been 50 years since…

5 days ago

Year End Giving Campaign – Support Local History

See all the Keepsake choices - just put the keepsake names with your donation. Mr. Local History Needs Local Financial…

7 days ago

Happenings On Christmas Eve: Our Hometown of Basking Ridge is Buzzing!

What's Happening in Basking Ridge on Christmas Eve Our Readers' Top 10 MLH Posts this Week

2 weeks ago

Holiday Tradition – Basking Ridge Christmas Eve Community Sing

The town of Basking Ridge, New Jersey, welcomes its 102nd Christmas Eve Sing on The Town Green at 7pm on…

2 weeks ago

Hey Jersey – Taylor Ham vs. SPAM

The Debate That Divides New Jersey… And Now There's a Third on the Rise... SPAM In New Jersey, there are…

4 weeks ago

The Basking Ridge Christmas Eve Carol Sing – Black River Journal

The editors of the Black River Journal recently reached out to the Mr Local History Project with a simple request.…

4 weeks ago

Mr. Local History’s 2025 Advent Calendar of Memorable Toys/Gifts & Their History

And on the 25th Day of the Advent Toy History Calendar... The PlayStation changed gaming forever when it reached the…

4 weeks ago

“Janice Meredith” – 1924 Silent Film Showcases American Revolution

Back in 1924, silent films were all the rage. Bernardsville was just becoming a borough and separating from Bernards Township,…

1 month ago

100+ Mouthwatering “Best Burgers” From New Jersey – Krug’s Tavern Burger Porn Collection

Krug’s Tavern: Newark’s Burger Temple Since 1932, Krug’s Tavern on Wilson Avenue has been serving what many call the best…

1 month ago

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…

1 month ago

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