Mr.localhistoryproject

50 Years ago this month in January 1976 AT&Ts headquarters opened for business in Basking Ridge, NJ - We dug in.... I still run into people that talk about their move to the area and others that relocated just to work here. It was quite the place for it's time. Funny how it's now the headquarters for Verizon Wireless. And who remembers the Golden Boy? https://mrlocalhistory.org/att-basking-ridge-history/

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Mr.localhistoryproject5 days ago

https://mrlocalhistory.org/new-jersey-america-250-events-calendar/

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Mr.localhistoryproject5 days ago

NJ250 Weekend:
America 250 events today and a new source to follow - https://mrlocalhistory.org/new-jersey-america-250-events-calendar/

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Mr.localhistoryproject6 days ago

ANNOUNCEMENT:
NJ STATEWIDE AMERICA 250 EVENTS CALENDAR
A major undertaking kicked off for New Jersey America 250 fans know of events across what is referred to as the "Cockpit of the American Revolution.

“It’s the most extensive America 250 Events Calendar we’ve seen for New Jersey. Over 225 Events So Far…..

NJ organizations are invited to submit their 250 events as well.....

New Jersey America 250 Events Calendar - Mr. Local History Project

"It's the most extensive America 250 Events Calendar we've seen for New Jersey.Thanks for putting this together. "Over 140 Events So Far..... Mr. Local

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Mr.localhistoryproject1 week ago

America 250 Series:
It might have been a small event, but what would have happened if General Charles Lee WASN'T captured in Basking Ridge on December 13, 1776? We tell the What-If story.

What Might Have Happened if General Lee Wasn't Captured in Basking Ridge - Mr. Local History Project

In December 1776 the American rebellion was close to collapse. The Continental Army was shrinking as enlistments expired and morale sank to its lowest point

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Mr.localhistoryproject2 weeks ago

Princeton Battlefield Society
Thanks to all the reenactors who attended the morning Battle of Princeton on January 4, 2026, exactly 250 years after the Continental Army pushed back the British Army to New Brunswick with a decisive victory in the 10-day campaign.