Mr. Local History is proud to announce along with a partnership with The Ross Farm the release of the 6th in the collectible series, the Somerset County 1777 Boudinot Southard Ross House. The collectible is part of the New Jersey… Read More »1777 Boudinot – Southard- Ross Farm in Basking Ridge Enshrined in Wooden Historic Village
Exclusively Sold by the Mr. Local History Project. Order yours online now. Mr Local History is proud to announce the release of the 6th in the collectible series, the 1912 Samuel Owen home now known as the Astor Estate is… Read More »1912 Astor Estate in Basking Ridge Selected as 6th Wooden Historic Village Keepsake
We’ve been testing out a new piece of technology and wanted to share with our community. The project is to compliment what has traditionally been a guided walking tour in Basking Ridge. We’re thinking of hiring one of the docents… Read More »Virtual Tour of Historic Basking Ridge Village
One of the most iconic historic properties in the Somerset Hills is an English Tudor style estate that sits atop a high ridge in the Basking Ridge section of Bernards Township. Built in 1912, this Basking Ridge landmark was the… Read More »Historic 1912 Bernards Township Town Hall – The Astor Estate in Basking Ridge
On June 10, 2017 the Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church (BRPC) celebrated its 300th anniversary with a town wide parade from Ridge High School down Finley Avenue to the iconic church off the Basking Ridge village green. Given this great accomplishment we… Read More »The History of Worship in Basking Ridge
Mr Local History is proud to announce the release of the third in the collectible series, the 619-year-old Basking Ridge Historic White Oak Cat’s Meow collectible, which is now available online. The New Jersey Historic Village keepsake collection is a… Read More »Basking Ridge Historic White Oak Tree Honored as 3rd Keepsake in Series
The Mr Local History Project is so proud to share the release of the second in the historic Somerset Hills Cat’s Meow collectible series, the 1718 Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church and the 619 year old Basking Ridge Historic White Oak… Read More »Basking Ridge Church and 600 Year Oak Tree The 2nd Somerset Hills Historic Village Collectible
As with all Mr. Local History retrospectives, we often update the post when we learn stories and are sent photos from our internet community. We will continue to grow this piece as information becomes available. If you have a comment or… Read More »Retrospective: Meryl Streep Was From Basking Ridge BEFORE Bernardsville
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 is a strange thing. The… Read More »Finding the Truth About the KKK in Basking Ridge & the Somerset Hills
The Basking Ridge Historic Oak Tree Project Keepsake is a Treasure If you’ve been touched by the story of the Basking Ridge Historic Oak Tree’s 600-year history, you have to see this new book. “The Historic Basking Ridge Oak Tree Project”… Read More »The Basking Ridge Oak Tree Project Book
Bernardsville News – August 15, 2013 As part of the Bernardsville News history retrospective, this piece was recently reported to have occured 75 years ago. Based on the original article posted back on June 30, 1938, there seems to be… Read More »Wheeler Corporation Builds New Jersey’s First Stran Steel Home in Basking Ridge – 1938
Are you thinking of living in Basking Ridge? Why are people moving to Basking Ridge, New Jersey, you ask? Contrary to the typical stereotypes, New Jersey has a lot to offer. Those who look at Basking Ridge, known formally as… Read More »Thinking of Living in Basking Ridge, New Jersey? – Top 10 Reasons
Update The Mr. Local History Project recently learned there is a Sky Farm Historical Society under the direction of Janice Gersky that is working to digitize their document and photo archives. Might be time to schedule a visit. America’s First… Read More »America’s Oldest Clothing-Optional Club is in Basking Ridge
Noted High Society Playboy and Titanic Survivor Brings Notoriety to Bernards Township. It’s a fun story, but you have to hang in there. First, we must provide a little background about John’s father, who didn’t survive the Titanic disaster. In… Read More »Titanic Survivor Astor and Basking Ridge
Ridge High School senior Pari Mandalapu is the recipient of the 2021 Mr. Local History Project Scholarship for Community Service in local history. Pari has lived in Basking Ridge most of his life, and has been involved in local history… Read More »Pari Mandalapu Chosen 2021 Ridge High School Mr Local History Scholarship Winner