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Keepsake Collection Honors Jersey’s Local History

The MLH Project is proud to be the EXCLUSIVE reseller of the entire New Jersey Historic Wooden Keepsake Collection by the world-famous Cat’s Meow Village Company.

The New Jersey Historic Keepsake Village Collection

The New Jersey Historic Village keepsake collection is a wood-painted collectible series honoring historic, iconic buildings, properties, and fixtures that are part of the historic fabric of New Jersey’s history. Each keepsake was selected based on community feedback and a voting process. We’re excited to see how the public reacts to the next additions to this historic series.” Sign up to receive updates when new pieces become available.

See the collection locations covered in the New Jersey Historic Village Keepsake collection.

See the list below of the current keepsakes available right now. Remember that some of these have sold out and will not be made again.


How do I Get One?

The easiest way to get one is to order online via our Etsy Store
Our online store accepts multiple forms of payment, including credit/debit cards and PayPal. Orders are now being taken online. The collection is the ultimate local personal gift. Great for those moving into the area or for those who’ve left the area. They also make great gifts for those who like to remember the fond memories of the area.

The Mr. Local History Gift Shop is always OPEN. Just click the store

The Cat’s Meow Village Company of Wooster, Ohio

The Cat’s Meow Village is a small company founded in Wooster, Ohio, in 1982 from one simple wooden house Faline cut on her grandfather’s saw in the loft of the hog barn. Thirty-five years later, Jones and her crew continue crafting “little wooden buildings” of local, national, and international landmarks that spark memories and kindle smiles on the faces of “real-life adventurers” like you.

Want To Be Part of Jersey’s History? Partner with Mr. Local History

Are you a Historic Property that Wants to be Part of the New Jersey Historic Cat’s Meow Wooden Village Collection? How Do These Jersey Icons Make It to the Jersey Collection? Many historic properties want to be included in the…

History: ‘Down the Shore Everything’s Alright’ Collectibles

Yep, we said it….. sha la la la la la down the shore everything’s alright. Put some of the Jersey shore’s most iconic keepsakes out for display. Bruce Springsteen / Mr. Local History Project In Our Beautiful Jerse Shore Keepsake…

Honoring Four Historic New Jersey Eateries #2

Four limited edition wooden keepsakes to honor New Jersey’s historic icons honoring the state’s most famous eateries that have served Jersey for almost 100 years. Congratulations to our iconic New Jersey Diner keepsake, West Orange’s Jimmy Buff’s Italian Hot Dogs,…

MLHP History Gift Shop

Jersey is all we do. We make each of these collectibles to promote New Jersey history, as our motto states: “History with a Social Twist.” Whether it’s our Wear Local History collection, flags, wooden keepsakes, or other items, the goal…

Treasuring Basking Ridge New Jersey Historic Icons – The Cat’s Meow

Nine pieces of custom art on wood honor Bernards Township’s history. Start your collection of these beautiful, limited edition keepsakes. The Governor of New Jersey’s Historic Village has been working with Bernards Township historians to help preserve and promote the…

Discounted Starter Bundles – New Jersey Cat’s Meow Keepsakes

Over the last five years, we’ve been slowly growing the New Jersey Historic Wooden Village Collection. It began with our first collectible, the Brick Academy in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, which is honoring its 75th anniversary. Since then, the collection…

Lewis – Boudinot – Southard- Ross Farm in Basking Ridge

UPDATE:Mr. Local History is proud to announce, in partnership with The Ross Farm, the release of the 6th collectible in the series, the Somerset County 1777 Boudinot Southard Ross House. The collectible is part of the New Jersey Historic Village…

Gilded Age New Jersey Mansions Honored for Their Historic Design – The Cat’s Meow

Honoring Two Stories – Two Men – Two Estates A key mission statement of the Mr. Local History project is to find new ways to “Share History with a Social Twist,” which means we try to incorporate the social aspects…

The Riverside Inn – History of Cranford’s (and New Jersey’s) #1 Dive Bar

Our researchers continue to dig and have finally found ALL of the deed records of the Riverside Inn property. It took us back to the late 1800s. If you have additional information about any of the owners, we’d love to…

Preserving Bernardsville’s History Collection

Supporting Bernardsville’s history via our MLH keepsake collection is growing as we honor Bernardsville’s local history. Here’s your chance, Bernardsville, to show your support for local history. Three Bernardsville icons have been selected, and if interest is strong, we hope…

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