Vol. 2 Issue 3 – Fall 2020 – COVER: In the quite town of Basking Ridge in Somerset County, New Jersey, the Mr. Local History Project uncovered a heartwarming story about one of the first black pilots in the states… Read More »Mr. Local History 2020 Fall Magazine Vol 2. Issue 3
Schools in the Somerset Hills area of northern Somerset County have been a mainstay back to the mid-1700s. We honor the history of these memorable facilities in images from various sources now in our digital research archives. For the 2020-2021… Read More »MLH Honors Back to School with Historic School Images From the Somerset Hills
The Mr. Local History Project helps local educators to promote local history in the classroom. From 3rd grade to High School and College, let Mr. Local History work with you to share a history with your students with a fun… Read More »Education Programs
July is national ice cream month, so it’s time for Mr. Local History’s look back at the history, the good fun (and some “good humor”). NOTE: As with all Mr. Local History retrospectives, we often update the post when we… Read More »Reflection: Ice Cream around Somerset Hills
The Lord Stirling Park including the Lord Stirling Stable (LSS) in the Basking Ridge section of Bernards Township is part of the Somerset County Parks Commission in Somerset County. NOTE: As with all Mr. Local History retrospectives, we often update… Read More »What’s to Happen with Lord Stirling Stable and its Park?
The Lyons Veterans Administration (VA) Hospital Historic District, currently known as the Veterans Affairs New Jersey Health Care System, Lyons Campus, is located at 151 Knollcroft Road, approximately 2.5 miles southwest of the village of Basking Ridge in Bernards Township,… Read More »The Lyons, New Jersey VA Campus & Historic District
Above Image : William (Bill) Meyer, Sky Farm founder seen here tilling the field…..naked of course. NOTE: As with all Mr. Local History retrospectives, we often update the post when we learn stories and are sent photos from our community.… Read More »Sky Farm – The Oldest Clothing-Optional Retreat in the United States Right Here in Liberty Corner
Want a quick way to search for articles about the history from your town? The Mr. Local History Project has created a few quick searches to give you a head start. Bedminster Bedminster History Bernards Township (Basking Ridge) Bernards Township… Read More »Quicklinks – History From Your Town
Congratulations to our 2020 Ridge High School senior and MLH History Student of the Year – Annie Kleinle. A history volunteer since the MLH was founded, Annie Kleinle has been involved with local history. In addition to her school work… Read More »Congratulations to Annie Kleinle, the 2020 MLH Project High School Student of the Year.
NOTE: As with all Mr. Local History retrospectives, we often update the post when we learn stories and are sent photos from our community. We will continue to grow this piece as information becomes available. History What many people don’t know… Read More »Bridle Path History and Future in the Somerset Hills, New Jersey
Trying to Make Somerset County Grow with Free Sunflowers and Some Local History – And Now – a Contest! Who doesn’t love a good challenge and some free stuff. This one is a fun one to see if we can… Read More »Mr. Local History’s #growlocalhistory Project
Every month is our Scholarship Community Fundraising Giving Month and we need your help! HELP MAKE OUR $1200 GOAL Mr. Local History, a local non-profit organization which celebrates the history of the Somerset Hills, encourages everyone who supports our mission… Read More »Every Month is Mr. Local History Scholarship Program Giving Month
As a former township historian in this area, I learned that everyone has a point of view on what changed the area over the years. No matter who you talk to, you typically hear that the area is nothing like… Read More »Population Trends in the Somerset Hills
Tucked behind the bucolic town center in the boro of Bernardsville, New Jersey lies one of the best kept historic secrets in the state, the Somerset Hills County Club. Actually a golf and tennis club as well, the low key… Read More »Historic Profile: Somerset Hills Country Club
The Mr. Local History Project loves to share photos from various sources showcasing images from the area’s local archives. It’s called #diginthearchives . Play our weekly game online on our Facebook page and tell any stories you might have. If… Read More »Photos – aka #Diginthearchives