Just the word S&H green stamps immediately brings you back in time to what seemed to be simpler times. No cell phones, no internet, but just a time when you knew if you collected green stamps, someday when all those… Read More »Hey New Jersey – Who Remembers S&H Green Stamps
NOTE: As with many Mr. Local History retrospectives, we often update the post when we learn stories and are sent photos from our community. We will continue to expand this piece as information becomes available. Mr. Local History Project The… Read More »Honoring Black History Month in the Somerset Hills
In 1923 Calvin Coolidge was the President of the United States, Yankee Stadium opened for the first time and Bernards Township residents gathered to form the Basking Ridge Garden Club. A century later, congratulations to the Basking Ridge Garden Club’s… Read More »Basking Ridge Garden Club Celebrates 100 Years of Service
Jersey is all we do. We make each of these collectibles to promote New Jersey history as our motto states “History with a Social Twist.” Whether it’s our Wear Local History collection, flags, wooden keepsakes or other items, the goal… Read More »MLHP History Gift Shop
Capturing History with Art in the Somerset Hills in Somerset County, New Jersey The Mr. Local History Project has launched a new program to honor artists that celebrate our local history with art. We’re also looking for groups or art… Read More »Art and Local History
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 expand this piece as information becomes available. If you have any stories to share, please… Read More »Retrospective: Lost & Torn Down Memories From the Somerset Hills
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 expand this piece as information becomes available. If you have any stories to… Read More »Retrospective: Building AT&T Headquarters Basking Ridge
The Mr. Local History Project looks back at the top 25 researched stories posted for the year. This year was a funny twist as readers around the world wanted to know a few classic sayings about the cold. Were any… Read More »2022 Mr. Local History Project Top 25 Stories
The Jacobus Vanderveer House in Bedminster, New Jersey, is celebrating its 21st Colonial Christmas, an annual fundraiser event that combines history, tourism, tradition, and Christmas spirit. It offers an array of activities including music, reenactments, crafts, and holiday shopping. The event typically takes place on the last weekend of November and the first week of December.
Snow is an interesting thing. Some love it. Some hate it. But when there’s a major storm in the area there’s the battle between getting a snow day, and whether to play in it or dread dread removing it. If… Read More »Retrospective: Snowstorms and Sledding in Somerset County New Jersey
Bedminster, New Jersey is situated just 45 miles west of New York City but you are right int the middle of one of the most populated equine areas in the United States. The United States Equestrian Team Foundation headquarters is… Read More »Bedminster Has A Tavern Serving Over 200 years of History
A few friends got together and started talking about the fine art of distilling and how much it’s changed (if at all). It seems that due to the efforts of a few Jersey residents, distilling spirits is back in fashion… Read More »Moonshining Bootlegging Speakeasies in Somerset County, NJ
Craft brewing and distilling is alive and well in Somerset County. With a rich history going back to before the Revolutionary War, the history of spirits and brewing in Jersey is a long-savored tradition. Today, Somerset County is offering a… Read More »Distilling and Brewing in Somerset County- Ah the History
Fall in New Jersey has always been one of the best times to traverse the state and take in some of the most beautiful foliage anywhere in the country. The leaves begin to change, and the crisp fall air begs… Read More »Day Trips – Four Historic New Jersey Fall Locations You Must See
“Without the help of a few key people, this effort would never have come to fruition.” Carolyn Knox, Liberty Corner Resident and owner of a restored historic mortise and tenon barn. The Dream to Build a Barn – Oh wait.… Read More »Historic Barn Finds Home in Liberty Corner