Founded in 1932 and situated on 38 acres in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, Go Figure is glad to know that it has a discounted membership for township residents. It’s called a “naturist community for families and couples” (not a nudist colony). It’s… Read More »America’s First Nudist Colony is in Basking Ridge New Jersey
Yes, it sounds shocking, but the center of Glitter’s universe has been Bernardsville, New Jersey, for a long, long time. So, Mr. Local History researchers got together and began digging in. Here’s their story. RETROSPECTIVE: As with all Mr. Local History… Read More »The World’s Largest Glitter Factory Started in Bernardsville, New Jersey
As a kid sitting in the back of my parents’ 66 Chrysler Town and Country wagon going from Westfield to the Pocono Mountains, the only route available was Route 22. My brother, sister and I would often sit in the… Read More »Retrospective: Icons & Oddities Along Jersey’s Route 22
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
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 »2023 Mr. Local History Project Top 25 Stories
Less than half a mile down Green Brook Road in Green Brook, New Jersey, sits a sizable but inconspicuous old house. This house is known locally as the Dr. John Vermeule House or the Vermeule House (pronounced Ver-Mule). Through the… Read More »Different Owners, Changing Times…Vermeule House in Green Brook Remains
The Mr. Local History Project explores the mysterious past of the tiny house on 32 Hillcrest Road, Warren Township. Before being surrounded by modern development, this rural area was once home to German-Jewish farmers escaping World War 2, and underwent several ownership changes, a testament to its intriguing history.
The Peapack Ski Tow was One of the First Ski Businesses in New Jersey At one time, New Jerseyans had their pick of a dozen or so smaller hills where beginners could get a feel for the sport and more… Read More »Peapack Ski Tow and Ski Areas Lost in New Jersey
During the Middlebrook Encampment periods during the Revolutionary War, George Washington strategically utilized the Watchung Mountain Range for both his soldiers and his own advantage. The mountains provided a perfect view of the surrounding areas where the British were stationed… Read More »General Washington’s Two Favorite Lookout Points
John Morton was a Colonel in the Continental Army. Still, he gave up his commission in 1761 to become a highly successful merchant, specializing in the trade of flax back home to his native Ulster in Northern Ireland supporting the… Read More »John Morton – General Washington’s Rebel Banker Hid in Basking Ridge
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
Based on the historic nature of the hounds and horses to the Somerset Hills history and the fantastic nature of the event, MLH is sharing with its followers. The Mr. Local History Project is NOT the sponsor of this event.… Read More »Essex Fox Hounds Thanksgiving Meet
Urban Legends, Ghosts, Murder, Nuns gone insane, the Devil and other horror stories we’ve dug up from Central New Jersey’s past. May be urban legends, but they’re OUR stories! When the leaves start turning and the nights get cooler, ghost… Read More »Horror Tales and Ghost Stories from Central New Jersey
Welcome to the history of Somerset County. Somerset County’s annual Journey Through The Past is an initiative of the Somerset County Board of County Commissioners and the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission in collaboration with many county-wide local historical… Read More »Somerset County History Weekend
Vol.5 Issue 3 – Fall 2023The fall is one of our favorite seasons in New Jersey as the kids go back to school, the warm days follow crisp nights, and the leaves begin to change. Mr Local History Fall 2023… Read More »Mr. Local History 2023 Fall Back to School Magazine Vol 5. Issue 3