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Mr. Local History 2023 Holiday Magazine Vol 5. Issue 4

Vol.5 Issue 4 – Join the Mr. Local History Project as we prepare to celebrate the holidays in our beautiful historic New Jersey. We know it’s early, but we have to get the word out on so many historic celebrations that we want to get on your calendar. But FIRST – Please enjoy Thanksgiving and your family…..then we’re on a roll!


The holiday season in New Jersey is one of the most magical seasons of the year. Our annual holiday edition takes the board of trustees on a journey to tell the history of events and history from our hometown of Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Join us and enjoy the history of the area. From each of us to all of you – all the best this holiday season. We hope to see you out there!

Mr Local History Holiday 2023 Magazine – Click Here

Mr Local History Holiday 2023 Magazine – Click Here

Holiday Edition Articles:

  • History of 100 years of Caroling on the Green in Basking Ridge
  • JOIN THE COMMUNITY – Celebrate the 100th running and the Volunteers that make the annual sing happen
  • Who remembers the Peapack Ski Tow?
  • New Historic Village Cat’s Meow keepsake honors Basking Ridge’s 100th Caroling Event
  • Come “Feed the Boot” and see the tree go up – Saturday, November 25
  • The Origins of Cold as Balls and Cold as a witches teet
  • Holiday Boutique is Open – Unique locally made gifts of history
  • Colonial Christmas at Bedminster’s Vanderveer House
  • Small Business Saturday – Support History with our “Just One Item” campaign

and much much more.

Cover

Following the theme of the edition is just one of the many photos we’ve gathered of the Caroling on the Green that takes place every Christmas Eve in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. This year is special as it’s the 100th running of this “bucket list” event.

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