Bernards Township

In Search of the Crest of Sir Francis Bernard

In Search of the Official Crest of Sir Francis Bernard, the Royal Governor of New Jersey and Massachusetts. The towns…

6 months ago

Traveling Historic Highways – The Van Dorn Mill

Somerset County is full of great history almost to a fault. Driving up and down Route 202 we often forget…

6 months ago

New Jersey Hills are Alive with Distilling History

Distilling in Central New Jersey New Jersey has a deep history of distilling spirits that goes back to colonial times.…

6 months ago

The Besties – The Best of the Best in Basking Ridge, Bernardsville, Bedminster in Northern Somerset County

2025 Suggestions? Drop Us a NoteWe dare to compare! Bedminster, Bernardsville, Basking Ridge, Far Hills, Peapack/Gladstone, also known as The…

6 months ago

History of the US Golf Association Headquarters, Museum and the US Open

The MLH Project visits the history of the USGA Headquarters, including the Frothingham House and Test Center. [metaslider id="16400"] It's…

6 months ago

Widow White’s Tavern in Basking Ridge was More Than a Grog Stop

Major General Lee - IF it wasn't for what happened in Basking Ridge, the world may have looked different today!…

6 months ago

Where is West Millington, Lyons and Madisonville Sections of Bernards Township

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

6 months ago

The Annins of Liberty Corner: Patriots, Flag Company and a Middle School

Update: February 16, 2024 - Thanks to all of you, the BOE has removed the name change for William Annin…

6 months ago

Three Historic Moments That Changed Basking Ridge & America

On the internet, we've created the #3LOCALHISTORYEVENTCHALLENGE, where you share your town's three most historic events. As the historian for…

6 months ago

Retrospective: Why Bernardsville was Once Called Vealtown

It's an age-old question, and the internet didn't know the answer. So the Mr. Local History Project went digging. Why…

6 months ago

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