While history recognizes President Abraham Lincoln's Thanksgiving proclamation, many don't know that two statesmen persuaded President George Washington to declare…
You wouldn't think, but in a quiet suburb of New York City, a man has amassed what is often referred…
The Governor of New Jersey's Historic Keepsake Village has decreed that a new icon should be added to the New…
The Jacobus Vanderveer House in Bedminster, New Jersey, is celebrating its 22nd Colonial Christmas, an annual fundraiser event that combines…
We love the history and stories associated with great American icons—the mom-and-pop hardware store is one of our favorites. We…
We have been told a terrible rumor. Is it true? Do some people bring out their Jersey Cat's Meow collectibles…
His stage name was Leo, but his real name was Slats, and he rests in New Jersey. His stage name…
Presidents #22 and #24 and Now #45 and #47 - Only Two Presidents to Serve Non-Consecutive Terms. Here's how four…
In a sleepy equestrian area in the Somerset Hills of central New Jersey, the former President of the United States…
Mr Local History loves history with a social twist. In fact, it's our motto! So we thought how fun it…
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