Towns

The History of Worship in Basking Ridge

On June 10, 2017, the Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church (BRPC) celebrated its 300th anniversary with a town-wide parade from Ridge…

6 years ago

Basking Ridge Historic White Oak Tree Honored in New Jersey Keepsake in Series

Mr Local History is proud to announce the release of the third in the collectible series, the 619-year-old Basking Ridge…

6 years ago

Retrospective: Meryl Streep Was From Basking Ridge BEFORE Bernardsville

As with all Mr. Local History retrospectives, we often update the post when we learn stories and are sent photos…

7 years ago

Growing Up at the Cranford Canoe Club

The Mr. Local History Project is determining interest to nominate the Cranford Canoe Club to the New Jersey Historic Registry.…

8 years ago

Finding the Truth About the KKK in Basking Ridge & the Somerset Hills

History is a strange thing. The myth often outweighs the truth in many cases, sometimes distorting the truth to make…

8 years ago

Recreating the Historic Charter of Bernardston

Historic documents often meet their tragic endings swiftly and tragically. In 1850, Bernards Township was known to have had a…

8 years ago

Krug’s Tavern Newark – Burgers and Shrimp

Krug's Tavern Hits the Spot Down Neck Serving up great food and spirits with a friendly laid back attitude. Ready to…

9 years ago

Historic Blairsden Estate – Mansion in May Opens to Public

May 2015 - The Grand Estate That Opened its Doors for a Cause The Blairsden Estate in Peapack Gladstone, New…

11 years ago

Bedminster Map Project Reveals Historic Pluckemin Artillery Park

Map Identifies Historic Properties, Owners, Building Locations, Local History Including the Often Ignored Pluckemin Artillery Park With over 2,000 hours…

14 years ago

Titanic Survivor Astor and Basking Ridge

Noted High Society Playboy and Titanic Survivor Brings Notoriety to  Bernards Township. It's a fun story, but you have to…

14 years ago

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