Each year on the first Sunday in October, Lord Stirling’s estate at Lord Stirling Park in Basking Ridge, NJ comes back to life in the late 1700s. Colonial craftspeople ply their trades, a town crier delivers the daily news, and Revolutionary War military detachments camp and conduct maneuvers on the former estate lawn. The event… Read More »1770s Festival – Lord Stirling’s Lost Estate 2022
The Mr. Local History Project has created a new chapter of the Haunted History Walking Tour of Historic Basking Ridge Village and is bringing back this fall classic for one October afternoon. The script is updated and our Witch of Winding Lane is ready with her tales and her spooky participants will be ready to… Read More »2022 Haunted History Walking Tour of Basking Ridge Village
IF you drive by Saturday in downtown Basking Ridge you’ll get a peek at the tree going up AND come get a FREE Town Card and local coupon book just for driving by…..and don’t forget to fill the Fire Department’s BOOT fundraiser!
FYI – MLH is promoting the event. The event is HOSTED by an ALL VOLUNTEER GROUP. See the details and learn the history. BE ON THE GREEN PROMPTLY AT 7PM!!!!!! 2021 Christmas Eve – Drone – Mr Local History Project Click Here to learn the history of this classic event. The 99th Basking Ridge Christmas… Read More »Christmas Eve 2022 – Basking Ridge Community Singalong
Bernards Township Public Library is celebrating 125 years of serving Basking Ridge, since its incorporation as the Basking Ridge Free Public Library in 1898, Over the years, BTL has been housed at 5 different locations. Join the Mr. Local History Project for a history filled informative walking tour to visit them all! All ages welcome.… Read More »Bernards Township Library History Walking Tour
Learn history by those who LIVED IT. Elder Voices is BACK To Share Local History Stop by the Bernards Township Library on the lower level on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 2:00pm as we join together to learn local history from those who lived it. Gather for a round table discussion that never knows where… Read More »Elder Voices is BACK
Delicious Heights – Sunday October 1, 2023 3:30 -5pm SIPPING THE SOMERSET HILLS: A “VIRTUAL PUB CRAWL” HISTORY AND TASTING Enjoy a taste of history–coupled with actual tastings of pub and tavern beverages–at a unique “virtual pub crawl” without leaving your seat at our 200 year old tavern! The program highlights the history of the… Read More »Sipping The Somerset Hills – History and Tastings
Join Us and Learn history by those who LIVED IT. Elder Voices is back in November To Share Local History Stop by the Bernards Township Library on the lower level on Sunday, November 4, 2023 at 2:00pm as we join together to share local history from those who lived it. Gather for a round table… Read More »Elder Voices Discussion Group
Join the 100th Basking Ridge Christmas Eve Sing on the Green CELEBRATION on December 13, 2023. Enjoy a volunteer orchestra, receive sing sheets, and purchase a limited 100th anniversary keepsake. A suggested donation is just $10.
Project Local History Ambassador –Now in our 2nd year, the Project Local History Ambassador (PLHA) is where the Mr. Local History Project holds assemblies at each elementary school in Bernards Township sharing the history of the Bernards Township flag culminating with each student receiving an official Annin & Co, Bernards Township flag of their own.… Read More »Project Local History Ambassador
Bernards Township Charter Day Street Fair and Festival Get ready for a fun filled street fair and festival in the historic village of Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Be Part of the Fun. This year, add the tag #btcharterday and make the Instagram online album. Saturday, May 18, 2023 Rain or Shine Celebrate the 264thrd anniversary… Read More »2024 Bernards Township Charter Day Street Fair & Festival
SAVE THE DATE The day is dedicated for organizations and residents give back to Bernards Township by performing various acts of community service for the township that makes Bernards Township a better place to grow up, live, or work. The day is significant as it's the actual day that commemorates the May 24, 1760 granting… Read More »Bernards Township Day of Service and Pride 2024 Challenge
Middlebrook’s Gift to America RAIN or SHINE – Join friends and family on Independence Day as the Washington Camp Ground Association honors the American flag, the playing of the Star Spangled Banner and the reading of the Declaration of Independence. It’s a pure American celebration. We call it “Jersey’s Gift to America!” Middlebrook is a… Read More »New Jersey’s Gift to America – July 4 Celebration – 2024
Each year on the first Sunday in October, Lord Stirling’s former estate grounds at Lord Stirling Park in Basking Ridge, NJ comes back to life in the late 1700s. Colonial craftspeople ply their trades, a town crier delivers the daily news, and Revolutionary War military detachments camp and conduct maneuvers on the former estate lawn.… Read More »1770s Festival at Lord Stirling’s Lost Estate
Welcome to the history of Somerset County. Somerset County’s annual Journey Through The Past is an initiative of the Somerset County Board of County Commissioners and the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission in collaboration with many county-wide local historical organizations and commissions and other county organizations. Save a link to this post and when… Read More »Somerset County History Weekend
