Mr. Local History 2024 Summer Magazine Vol 6. Issue 2

Vol.6 Issue 2 – Summer is in full swing, and we’re happy to say Happy Birthday, America, for the 248th time. So much Jersey history is packed in our latest digital Mr. Local History online magazine issue. Our researchers have been busy preparing stories, prepping for events, and looking forward to seeing you all. Look at our latest edition and see how we can bring you some history with a social twist.

Mr Local History Summer 2024 Magazine – Click Here

Summer Edition Articles:

• Everyone in Jersey Should Fly THIS American Flag
• Meet the Five Jersey signers of the Declaration of Independence
• New Jersey’s Gift to America – A JerseyJuly 4th Celebration
• Some Say Betsy Ross was Buried in Basking Ridge
• Young Historians – Project Local History Ambassadors in Bernards Township Schools.
• Wear Local History – Over 200 lost local businesses
• Volunteer: Meet Nick, the Flagman of Basking Ridge
• New Wooden Collectible – White Manna – A Burger Stand in Hackensack Makes Collection
• Retrospective: A Jersey Ship That Never Sailed in Union, New Jersey

and much much more.

Cover

As America’s 248th birthday arrives, MLH celebrates history all around the state. The flag on our cover is called the “Hopkinson” flag and it’s definitely a Jersey thing.