A Real Liberty Pole in Liberty Corner, New JerseyA Real Liberty Pole in Liberty Corner, New Jersey

A Real Liberty Pole in Liberty Corner, New Jersey

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New Jersey has a rich history way before the founding as a country. As one of the original 13 colonies,…

New Jersey’s MOST ICONIC Diner KeepsakeNew Jersey’s MOST ICONIC Diner Keepsake

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Art on Wood with the history of Jersey diners - the diner capital of the universe! Get yourself a Jersey…

Krug’s Tavern Burger Album – The 100 “Best Burgers” in New JerseyKrug’s Tavern Burger Album – The 100 “Best Burgers” in New Jersey

Krug’s Tavern Burger Album – The 100 “Best Burgers” in New Jersey

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2022 is the 90th anniversary of Krug's Tavern. So what better way to kick off the Burger Album by starting…

Somerset Hills Rail Travel & Commuting Over the Last 150 YearsSomerset Hills Rail Travel & Commuting Over the Last 150 Years

Somerset Hills Rail Travel & Commuting Over the Last 150 Years

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Ever wonder what it was like to travel on a train back in 1872 in the Somerset Hills? Train service…

Daytona 500 Ticket Price History – 2025 – Holding Tight in a Inflationary EconomyDaytona 500 Ticket Price History – 2025 – Holding Tight in a Inflationary Economy

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2025 Daytona 500 Update Glad you dropped in for a look. Daytona International Speedway has announced that the 2025 Daytona 500…

Retrospective: The Vote That Killed the Basking Ridge Historic DistrictRetrospective: The Vote That Killed the Basking Ridge Historic District

Retrospective: The Vote That Killed the Basking Ridge Historic District

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Retrospective: As with all Mr. Local History retrospectives, we often update the post when we learn stories and are sent…

Program Pilot: Local History Games/PuzzlesProgram Pilot: Local History Games/Puzzles

Program Pilot: Local History Games/Puzzles

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What better way to share New Jersey's local history then with games. In an effort to create a fun and…

2021 Year In Review – Mr. Local History’s Top 10 Stories2021 Year In Review – Mr. Local History’s Top 10 Stories

2021 Year In Review – Mr. Local History’s Top 10 Stories

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For your consideration...... Late December and early January are great times to reflect on the year passed and stories that…

Deep Dive: Krug’s Tavern – Preserving Newark’s HistoryDeep Dive: Krug’s Tavern – Preserving Newark’s History

Deep Dive: Krug’s Tavern – Preserving Newark’s History

3 years ago

The Mr. Local History Project (MLH) has been preserving and promoting Jersey's local history since the non-profit was established in…

Taking Jacobs Ladder to the Devil’s Tomb (Grave)Taking Jacobs Ladder to the Devil’s Tomb (Grave)

Taking Jacobs Ladder to the Devil’s Tomb (Grave)

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Devil's Tomb & Jacobs Ladder -Look what happened when Weird NJ Issue #12 came out. A place that sits quietly…

Mr. Local History 2021 Holiday Vol 3. Issue 4Mr. Local History 2021 Holiday Vol 3. Issue 4

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2021 Holiday MLH Magazine Mr. Local History Online Magazine – a free magazine with stories about local history and events…

Somerset Hills Cartographer John Smith Maps Local HistorySomerset Hills Cartographer John Smith Maps Local History

Somerset Hills Cartographer John Smith Maps Local History

3 years ago

National Award-Winning Landscape Architect Lives and Breathes History with His Map Creations. The Mr. Local History Project introduces you to…

Holiday Greeting Cards are all about LocalHoliday Greeting Cards are all about Local

Holiday Greeting Cards are all about Local

3 years ago

Join the community on Saturday, December 3, 2022 in Bernardsville and Basking Ridge as they kick off the holiday season.…

Tis the Season – Two Trees that Will Warm Your HeartTis the Season – Two Trees that Will Warm Your Heart

Tis the Season – Two Trees that Will Warm Your Heart

3 years ago

What better way to give back to our hometown then to give not just one, but TWO trees to the…