Towns

They Stayed In Basking Ridge

The famous people who came to Basking Ridge - Mr Local History Project In a sleepy little section in the…

5 years ago

Before the West Point Military Academy (USMA) There was Pluckemin

America's First Military Academy, the Pluckemin Academy in Bedminster, New Jersey (Dec.1778) was24 Years BEFORE West Point (Mar. 16, 1802).…

5 years ago

Far Hills Race Meeting is Real Social Jersey History

The Mr. Local History Project congratulates the Far Hills Race on reaching its centennial in 2021. It is part of the…

6 years ago

A Unique Bedminster Cemetery-“God’s Acre”

So we're over at the Bedminster Farmers Market and while meeting a few of the locals, one of the patrons…

6 years ago

1777 Boudinot – Southard- Ross Farm in Basking Ridge Enshrined in Wooden Historic Village

Mr. Local History is proud to announce along with a partnership with The Ross Farm the release of the 6th…

6 years ago

Westfield’s Icon Jolly Trolley Enshrined in NJ Historic Wooden Village

Mr. Local History is proud to announce, after years of thought, that they will be producing a very limited run…

6 years ago

Somerset Hills Historic Sites on the National & State Registers

Tucked in the northern section of Somerset County, New Jersey, the area known as the Somerset Hills has a rich…

6 years ago

Historic Grain House in Bernards Township Marks 250th Anniversary

The Grain House: 1768-2018 Congratulations to the Grain House Restaurant for celebrating its 250th anniversary as a structure in the…

6 years ago

Virtual Tour of Historic Basking Ridge Village

We've been testing out a new piece of technology and wanted to share with our community. The project is to…

6 years ago

The Tale of Two Bedminsters

Sister Towns in New Jersey and England Share a Common Bond - and a Name How fun was it when…

6 years ago

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