Newark’s Branch Brook Park Has More Than Any Other

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Every time our researchers come up with a Jersey history topic, it can come from a very simple premise. This…

Warren was Bernards Township Then March 5, 1806 Happened

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Warren Township, before 1805, was at the southern end of Bernards Township and the Eastern edge of Bridgewater. Source: Map…

George Washington’s Society of the Cincinnati Medal Sells for $5,300,000

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Wearing Lost Jersey Local History Newark Collection

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Mr Local History loves history with a social twist. In fact, it's our motto! So we thought how fun it…

Newark New Jersey’s Incredible Velodrome and Motordrome Racing Venues

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PREVIEW RELEASE:Our researchers continue to work with this story as there are several conflicting points of view we want to…

Top 10 Most Historic Businesses in the Somerset Hills, New Jersey

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Whether you're a banker, national political figure, CEO, or farmer, the Somerset Hills has provided commercial opportunities for centuries. From…

Keepsakes: Preserving Cranford New Jersey’s History With Collectibles

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Honoring Cranford, New Jersey's history with five historic wooden collectibles New wooden keepsakes are being honored at the Cranford Hotel,…

President’s Letter – 2024 Year in Review

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Our Mr. Local History Project Mission: To preserve and promote New Jersey's local history with a social twist, as we…

Mr. Local History Project’s Top 25 Stories for 2024

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The Mr. Local History Project looks back at the top 25 researched stories posted for the year 2024. This year…

History: The Cranford Hotel That’s NOT a Hotel

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UPDATE:After years of work, the Mr. Local History Project committed to five historic wooden keepsakes in Cranford to preserve and…

Keepsakes: Treasuring Basking Ridge New Jersey Historic Icons

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Nine pieces of custom art on wood honor Bernards Township's history. Start your collection of these beautiful, limited edition keepsakes.…

Keepsakes: Preserving Westfield New Jersey history is a Treasure

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Check the latest Westfield collection piece availability - Click Here The Governor of New Jersey's Historic Village has been working…

VOTE for Jersey’s #1 Pizza Place

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