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New Jersey’s Gift to America – July 4 Celebration

New Jersey’s Gift to AmericaSomerset County’s Gift to AmericaBridgewater’s Gift to AmericaMiddlebrook’s Gift to AmericaThey all come on Independence Day…

9 months ago

Betsy Ross is Really Buried in Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Flag Designer Betsy Ross and Her Basking Ridge Ties - Lore or Fact? “Here lies the woman who made the…

9 months ago

How Raritan, NJ Was the Venue Officially Ending World War I

Somerset County is well known for its importance regarding the Revolutionary War, but many may not know the impact Somerset…

9 months ago

Take 2 Minutes and 18 Seconds to Celebrate America

It takes around two minutes and eighteen seconds to sing God Bless America. Mr. Local History took a trip to…

9 months ago

Businesses Lost In Somerset Hills, New Jersey this Past Century

MLH launched a new "Wear Jersey Local History" Collection - We now have a dedicated Bernardsville/Basking Ridge collection, too! The…

9 months ago

Independence Day – Kudos to New Jersey Signers #jersey5

The Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It was engrossed on parchment and on August…

9 months ago

1905 – New Jersey Automobile Beach Racing Rivaled Florida’s Daytona Beach

Yes, it's true. While motorsports history has been very kind to the Daytona and Ormond Beaches in Florida, historians often…

9 months ago

Wildwood’s Motorcycle Wall of Death is Back in New Jersey

Get yourself a piece of Jersey history - the Mr. Local History Project "Wear Jersey History Collection." Motorsports Collection -…

9 months ago

Retrospective: White Tower Hamburger System – In Search of New Jersey Locations

As with all Mr. Local History retrospectives, updates are made to this post when we learn additional information. We will continue…

9 months ago

Top 10 Jersey Shore Historic Places and Events

The term "Jersey Shore" is a term used to describe the coastal region of New Jersey that is famous for…

10 months ago

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