Bernardsville

Join Mr. Local History as we capture some of the great local history stories about Bernardsville, New Jersey.

Meet (Sir) Francis Bernard Esq. – New Jersey’s Royal Governor

Our curiosity started with a round-table discussion: Who is Francis Bernard, and should there be a statue to recognize his…

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Sir Francis Bernard Honored With American Town Names

Sir Francis Bernard's Legacy Carries On as Towns Honor the Royal Governor of New Jersey and Massachusetts In 1758, Francis…

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Retrospective: Lost & Torn Down Memories From the Somerset Hills

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

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Book Remembering Bernardsville, New Jersey in the Gilded Age

This is a fantastic look into the history of the Bernardsville, NJ, mountain colony through the eyes of a wealthy…

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The Bernardsville Basking Ridge Speedway of 1907

Mr. Local History took a ride down Washington Avenue in Bernardsville & Basking Ridge as we uncovered a story that…

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Quicklinks – Tracking History From Selected Jersey Towns

Want a quick way to search for articles about the history of one of the towns we love to cover?The…

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Vintage Toys Are the Best History Ever – Playing, Collecting, Remembering

New Jersey has been shaping America’s toy box for more than a century. It began in Cinnaminson with Samuel Leeds…

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MLHP History Gift Shop

Jersey is all we do. We make each of these collectibles to promote New Jersey history, as our motto states:…

2 months ago

Honoring our Bernards Township Armed Service Veterans this Veterans Day

A reminder of whom we honor and when. Please take a moment to remember those who have served to preserve…

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Bernardsville Honors Local Military

The borough of Bernardsville, New Jersey, in conjunction with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Memorial Post 7858 and Downtown…

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