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“A 501c3 Non-Profit Dedicated to Preserving and Promoting Jersey History with a Social Twist”
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Featured Stories
- Bernardsville 100 – A Birthday Party – Ah the HistoryViews: 291 Last 7 Days: 41924 is the year Bernardsville passed a resolution to separate from Bernards Township and form an independent borough. Just a year after Far Hill did it in 1921, Bernardsville had to try once previously before succeeding the second time. There are so many ways to honor Bernardsville’s history. On September… Read More »Bernardsville 100 – A Birthday Party – Ah the History
- Jersey’s Jared Isaacman – A High School Dropout Who Went to Outer Space (AGAIN)Views: 9,596 Last 7 Days: 44HUGE UPDATE: September 12, 2024—Tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman conducted the first private spacewalk with SpaceX, marking a significant milestone in space exploration. The mission, part of the Polaris Dawn program, tested new spacesuits and involved extensive training. Isaacman and his crew launched from Florida and orbited 460 miles above Earth,… Read More »Jersey’s Jared Isaacman – A High School Dropout Who Went to Outer Space (AGAIN)
- #911neverforget-Somerset Hills Family Friends and Neighbors & Their StoriesViews: 14,552 Last 7 Days: 19Special Community Ask: MLH would love to know any positive outcomes that have come since this tragid day in American history. If you have a story to share, please post at the end of this story (e.g. did you know four children were born after the tragedy? True. 2019, 2020… Read More »#911neverforget-Somerset Hills Family Friends and Neighbors & Their Stories
- Views: 539 Last 7 Days: 9 The Mr. Local History Project has published over 450 researched history posts honoring Jersey history. Top Weekly Posts Top Stories All Time #5 Post – All Time #4 Post – All Time #3 Post All Time #2 Post – All Time #1 Post – All Time Additional Stories: Mr.… Read More »Top 10 Trending Posts Right Now Mr. Local History
- #911neverforget in the Somerset HillsViews: 5,394 Last 7 Days: 10On the clear crisp morning at 8:46 am on September 11, 2001, the first plane hit the North Tower, and our community was changed forever. Please take a moment to remember those 21 residents from Basking Ridge, Bernardsville, and Peapack who never came home that day. This is our tribute… Read More »#911neverforget in the Somerset Hills
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CitySports Westfield (may have the spelling wrong here) East Broad Street Sports Equipment and Clothing
The Golden Egg on Elm Street from the late 80s early 90s. A children’s clothing and items boutique. Also I…
Wow.
My brother, Dan O’Neil and Jay Jones (Jeffrey) Would hide their books outside and get served at the Plaza When…
also! bath junkie, 221 N Ave E. another core middle school memory where you could make custom body mists and…
melinda lane!!!! where they would sell sugar lips and “butter” sweatshirts. defining store for my middle school fridays downtown. Was…
August 1968 Somerset Grain and Feed fire.
Too bad there is no longer an overhang at the Northside train station. It was such a beautiful building with…
I am surprised that The Party Stop was not voted for. Everyone rented all of their costumes and party supplies…
Great insights on the ticket price trends for the Daytona 500! It’s fascinating to see how the economy influences such…
The Kiwanis Fair was an icon of Bernards Township culture throughout the 60s and 70s. I remember the pony rides…
My father, William Keeler, shown at the center of the above group photo, (dark shirt), volunteered at the Raritan Valley…
On my visits to NJ to see family, we have driven out to Basking Ridge a few times to try…
New Norris North Ave. Car dealer The Elephants Trunk. East Broad Street. Personalized gifts Douglass Central Ave Cosmetics, makeup
Was there another brother, Rudy? We haven’t seen Henry in a year or two. Hope he is well. Love his…
Did you also see our story about Mr. Ruschmann? https://www.mrlocalhistory.org/meadowbrook-glitter-bernardsville/
Could that also have been Candy Kitchen? or also known as New York Candy Kitchen and Soda Fountain? Was near…
Does anyone recall Ruth Earle who had a large property on a hill near the Starr’s (Vanderbilt) on Rt 206…
Westfield Sweet Shoppe. 219 East Broad Street. Served Breakfast , lunch and dinner. Homemade ice cream and candy.
Jersey History Posts
Jersey history – over 450 researched stories.
From Fort Lee to Cape May and everywhere in between.
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Brings Back Memories
MLH has digitally recreated lost businesses from the 1900s to the 1980s, producing over 200 designs of historic vintage logos.
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Stories, Stories, and More Stories
Researched by Mr. Local History himself, see over ten years of research on the internet to share the history.
The Mr. Local History 2024 Summer Magazine
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Events Calendar
Signature Events, Tours, Fundraisers, and Speaking engagements.
The New Jersey Historic Village Wooden Collection
30 iconic local Jersey Collectibles made exclusively for the Mr. Local History Project by the world famous “Cat’s Meow Village” of Wooster, Ohio. Once they sell out, they’re usually gone forever.
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Over the years our researchers have gathered some great historic photos. Take a look as we “Dig In the Archives”
“I love sharing stories about the history of Jersey food. If one thing people miss when they leave Jersey, it’s the food. We dig in!”
Brooks Betz aka Mr. Local History
“What is the point of being alive if you don’t know history?”
Meg Wastie – Education Team Lead
“The Mr. Local History Project covers some really unique stuff. I mean who digs into the history of Jersey Food? MLH does”
Ms. Paula Axt – Tour Guide and Education
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