Towns

The Bridgewater Copper Mines

It wouldn’t come as a surprise to most people that mining is the most prevalent industrial sector in Somerset County.…

2 years ago

The Southard Family of Basking Ridge and A Historic Finding

Before we got started, we uncovered something we never knew about Samuel Southard. MLH believes Basking Ridge's own Samuel Southard…

2 years ago

Different Owners, Changing Times…Vermeule House in Green Brook Remains

Less than half a mile down Green Brook Road in Green Brook, New Jersey, sits a sizable but inconspicuous old…

2 years ago

What Is That Tiny Green Gate House on Hillcrest Road in Warren Twp, New Jersey

The Mr. Local History Project explores the mysterious past of the tiny house on 32 Hillcrest Road, Warren Township. Before…

2 years ago

Dec 13 – Celebration: Honoring Volunteers Who Make The 100th Basking Ridge Christmas Eve Carol Happen

ONE NIGHT ONLY! Join the community with friends, neighbors, volunteers for a holiday celebration of what will be the 100th…

2 years ago

Bedminster History Quiz – Are you a True Local?

The Mr. Local History Project has created a fun, interactive quiz to test your knowledge about Bedminster, New Jersey's local…

2 years ago

Bernards Township History Quiz – Are you a True Local?

The Mr. Local History Project has launched a fifteen-question quiz about your town's history, with answers linked to articles from…

2 years ago

Bernardsville History Quiz – Are you a True Local?

The Mr. Local History Project has launched a fifteen-question quiz about your town's history, with answers linked to articles from…

2 years ago

General Washington’s Two Favorite Lookout Points

During the Middlebrook Encampment periods during the Revolutionary War, George Washington strategically utilized the Watchung Mountain Range for both his…

2 years ago

Bring Back the Thanksgiving Football Classic – Westfield vs. Plainfield

Westfield v. PlainfieldBlue Devils v. CardinalsBring it back ON Thanksgiving! 🏈 The Westfield - Plainfield Thanksgiving Day Football Game. Few…

2 years ago

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