Peapack Gladstone

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…

2 years ago

Retrospective: Snowstorms and Sledding in Somerset County New Jersey

Snow is an interesting thing. Some love it. Some hate it. But when there's a major storm in the area,…

2 years ago

Day Trips – Four Historic New Jersey Fall Locations You Must See

Fall in New Jersey has always been one of the best times to traverse the state and take in some…

2 years 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.…

3 years ago

Holiday Engagement? Historic Wedding Venues in Central New Jersey

T'is the season for engagements right? So why not share some of the most historic wedding venues in the Somerset…

3 years ago

Retrospective: Artist, Filmmaker, Actor -The Hildebrandts from New Jersey – May the 4th Be With You

The Brothers Hildebrandt - The creation of the original Star Wars Poster was just the tip of the iceberg. NOTE:…

3 years ago

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

2024 Suggestions - Post your favs in CommentsWe dare to compare! Bedminster, Bernardsville, Basking Ridge, Far Hills, Peapack/Gladstone, also known…

3 years ago

Somerset Hills Rail Travel & Commuting Over the Last 150 Years

Ever wonder what it was like to travel on a train back in 1872 in the Somerset Hills? Train service…

3 years ago

Most People Don’t Know The Meaning Behind These Town Names

The Mr. Local History Project took a moment out to answer a very simple set of questions of which we've…

3 years ago

Taking Jacobs Ladder to the Devil’s Tomb (Grave)

Devil's Tomb & Jacobs Ladder -Look what happened when Weird NJ Issue #12 came out. A place that sits quietly…

3 years ago

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