Basking Ridge, New Jersey UPDATE: Back in 2010, we posted this story on another website. Then, we said people needed to see this story about this man as he was seen again. It is a classic American tale that goes… Read More »The American Flagman Honors Patriotism Everyday
Summer is a great time for readers to take a book to the beach or just sit in a lounge chair in the backyard and read a good book. With history in our DNA, we’ve worked to create a great… Read More »Summer Reading Book & Film Club – Central Jersey History
The Mr. Local History project is working with the public to identify lost businesses in the Somerset Hills in northern Somerset County, New Jersey. We have a new history game in the works, but for now, we’re just gathering all… Read More »Help Identify Businesses Lost In Somerset Hills, New Jersey
On the 7th anniversary of Basking Ridge, New Jersey, losing its 619-year-old oak tree, the Mr. Local History Project has written a story of hope, commitment, honor, history, and township pride. Yes, people, there are children of the mighty oak… Read More »Retrospective: The Siblings of a 619-Year Oak Tree
Note: 2024, MLHP increased the coverage to include all of Somerset County active farm stands, farmers markets, private farms, historic farms and farm preservation projects in the county. Specific farms for equestrian activity, xmas trees and other categories will be… Read More »REFLECTION: Somerset County Farms, Orchards, Dairies, Stables & Historic Preservation Landmarks
Mr Local History loves history with a social twist. In fact, it’s our motto! So we thought how fun it would be to share some of the most loved New Jersey businesses that have disappeared. We started researching and putting… Read More »Wearing Lost Jersey Businesses is Fun History
Honoring International Women’s Day, we thought it would be an honor to research and share the stories of inspirational trailblazing women from our area that have made a difference. Each of these women either grew up or lived in the… Read More »International Women’s Day Honors Trailblazers from the Somerset Hills
How Awesome – We Just Got Your Submission….but now we need your help! Don’t think you can’t make a difference because you can. The Mr. Local History Project is a 100% all volunteer organization. We give our time to share… Read More »We Got Your Info – Now Help Us With a Tax Deductible Donation
Plans for New Jersey’s 250th Anniversary include Somerset County Going Big to Financially Back Local History in Central New Jersey 2026 will mark 250 years of American Independence and Somerset County is gearing up to participate in the national celebration. And YES, General… Read More »Somerset County is Reving Up History for Nations 250th Anniversary
Vol.5 Issue 4 – Join the Mr. Local History Project as we prepare to celebrate the holidays in our beautiful historic New Jersey. We know it’s early, but we have to get the word out on so many historic celebrations… Read More »Mr. Local History 2023 Holiday Magazine Vol 5. Issue 4
For over 60 years Bernards Township has had an official flag. The four colored rectangles recognized the four hamlets inside Bernards Township. In the 80s, a vote was made in West Millington to join the nearby Basking Ridge hamlet losing… Read More »Resolution Needed for the Bernards Township Flag
Make a Tax Deductible Donation – Get a Frameable Map Finding New Ways to Share Local History.We call it “Maps for a Cause” supporting Our Ridge and Bernards High Scholarship Funds The Mr. Local History Project continues its mission to… Read More »Make a Donation – Get a Historic Map as our Gift
Researching Local History with Maps As a historian, I believe maps are one of the greatest sources of information, capturing a time and place. We use these maps to research history and find buildings, families, farms, or streets. We often… Read More »Sharing Local History with Maps – How to Read Into Them
