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Festival of Trees – 42nd Annual

Join the Mr. Local History Project in Basking Ridge all December as we again get into the holiday spirit at Somerset County’s most creative and beautiful winter spectacular, the 42nd Festival of Trees at the Environmental Education Center located at 190 Lord Stirling Road in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.The 42nd Festival of Trees opens to… Read More »Festival of Trees – 42nd Annual

Historic Marker Challenge

It’s time to grab your smartphone and head outdoors for a new adventure for history buffs. The Mr. Local History Project has been traveling all over northern Somerset County trying to locate some of the most obvious and obscure historic markers in the area. Each marker discusses a historic moment from our areas past. The… Read More »Historic Marker Challenge

The Guards Welcome Dinner Social Honors Irish Heritage – Sat. Feb 22

Celebrate the 15th anniversary on February 22, 2020 as we honor bagpipes with the Guard Pipes & Drum group. The music group, which currently consists of 21 pipers and seven drummers, is planning its big annual fund-raiser, “The Guard’s Welcome,’’ from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, in the gymnasium of the School of… Read More »The Guards Welcome Dinner Social Honors Irish Heritage – Sat. Feb 22

$45.00

Road Trip – The NYC Subway Underground – April 4, 2020

Historic Subway Tour 43 Park Row, New York, NY

Join the Mr. Local History gang as we venture out on our fist tour, the NYC Subway Underground Tour. Take a ride through history on a tour of the world’s largest subway system. Explore the past, present, and future transit hubs of lower Manhattan on a guided tour led by a licensed NYC Tour guide.… Read More »Road Trip – The NYC Subway Underground – April 4, 2020

$35

VIRTUAL EVENT: Elder Voices – History Worth Sharing Series

COVID-19 Update: Hometown Histories Program Going Virtual To Share Local History Knowing it is unsafe to meet due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mr. Local History Project is moving forward with a 45 minute virtual community gathering using ZOOM video conferencing, an online social gathering method which uses technology to bring people together from their… Read More »VIRTUAL EVENT: Elder Voices – History Worth Sharing Series

Free

Bernards Township Charter Day – May 16, 2020

1 East Oak Street, Basking Ridge 1 East Oak Street, Basking Ridge, New Jesey, United States

It’s Time for a Street Festival that Celebrates Bernards Township History! Join us rain or shine for this annual streetfair and festival. Expect visitors to the downtown Basking Ridge section of Bernards Twp celebration to reach over 10,000 as the festivities commence with the Town Crier conducting the opening ceremonies on the downtown green at… Read More »Bernards Township Charter Day – May 16, 2020

FREE

CANCELLED – Bernards Township Charter Day Festival – May 16, 2020

Basking Ridge Village 1 East Oak Street, Basking Ridge, New Jersey

 Charter Day Streetfair and Festival Get ready for a fun filled street fair and festival on Saturday, May 16, 2020 in the Historic Basking Ridge Village Be Part of the Fun. Add Your Photos to the Charter Day Instagram Wall – ADD #btcharterday Saturday, May 16, 2020 – 12am – 6pm Rain or Shine Celebrate… Read More »CANCELLED – Bernards Township Charter Day Festival – May 16, 2020

Free

POSTPONED – “Sipping through the Somerset Hills” – a Virtual Pub Crawl

Here’s a one time opportunity to preview a new program exploring the history of libations and historic taverns in the Somerset Hills.  Join program consultant Meg Wastie as she takes us on a journey through the history of speakeasies, taverns, and pubs from colonial times to the present. Explore history in the Somerset Hills through… Read More »POSTPONED – “Sipping through the Somerset Hills” – a Virtual Pub Crawl

$25.00

VIRTUAL EVENT: Hometown HiSTORIES – History Worth Sharing Series

COVID-19 Update:Hometown HiStories Program Going Virtual To Share Local History Knowing it is unsafe to meet due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mr. Local History Project is hosting a 45 minute virtual community gathering using ZOOM video conferencing, an online social gathering method which uses technology to bring people together from their home. So please… Read More »VIRTUAL EVENT: Hometown HiSTORIES – History Worth Sharing Series

Free

Haunted Walking Tour of Basking Ridge Village

Basking Ridge Village 1 East Oak Street, Basking Ridge, New Jersey

UPDATE: SECOND TOUR ADDED!Our first haunted tour sold out in less than 48 hours. A second tour has been added and will sell out quickly. Get your tickets now! Buy Tickets Buy Tickets on Eventbrite var exampleCallback = function() { console.log('Order complete!'); }; window.EBWidgets.createWidget({ widgetType: 'checkout', eventId: '122784103559', modal: true, modalTriggerElementId: 'eventbrite-widget-modal-trigger-122784103559', onOrderComplete: exampleCallback });… Read More »Haunted Walking Tour of Basking Ridge Village

$25.00

Haunted Walking Tour of Basking Ridge Village Tour#2

Basking Ridge Village 1 East Oak Street, Basking Ridge, New Jersey

UPDATE: SECOND TOUR ADDED!Our first haunted tour sold out in less than 48 hours. A second tour has been added and will sell out quickly. Get your tickets now! Buy Tickets Buy Tickets on Eventbrite var exampleCallback = function() { console.log('Order complete!'); }; window.EBWidgets.createWidget({ widgetType: 'checkout', eventId: '122784103559', modal: true, modalTriggerElementId: 'eventbrite-widget-modal-trigger-122784103559', onOrderComplete: exampleCallback });… Read More »Haunted Walking Tour of Basking Ridge Village Tour#2

$25.00

VIRTUAL EVENT: Filmmaker Scott Morris Honors Saving the Great Swamp- The Fight to Defeat the Jetport

RSVP & JOIN US THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3 for a VIRTUAL EVENT from 7-8pm. 61 years ago this December, On Dec. 3, 1959, the Newark Evening News published a story, “Jetport plan unveiled” revealing the Port of New York Authority’s intent to claim 10,000 acres of The Great Swamp in Morris County to build the world’s… Read More »VIRTUAL EVENT: Filmmaker Scott Morris Honors Saving the Great Swamp- The Fight to Defeat the Jetport

FREE