Views: 231 Come meet the other members of the Mr. Local History Project, have a glass of wine in our host’s home, and have some pizza. Learn about what the Mr. Local History Project has in store for events, gatherings… Read More »Member Open House & Pizza Party (BYOB)
Views: 179 Here’s a one time opportunity to preview a new program exploring the history of libations and historic taverns in the Somerset Hills. Join program consultant Meg Wastie as she takes us on a journey through the history of… Read More »POSTPONED – “Sipping through the Somerset Hills” – a Virtual Pub Crawl
Views: 176 Celebrate the 15th anniversary on February 22, 2020 as we honor bagpipes with the Guard Pipes & Drum group. The music group, which currently consists of 21 pipers and seven drummers, is planning its big annual fund-raiser, “The… Read More »The Guards Welcome Dinner Social Honors Irish Heritage – Sat. Feb 22
Views: 183 COVID-19 Update:Hometown HiStories Program Going Virtual To Share Local History Knowing it is unsafe to meet due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mr. Local History Project is hosting a 45 minute virtual community gathering using ZOOM video conferencing,… Read More »VIRTUAL EVENT: Hometown HiSTORIES – History Worth Sharing Series
Views: 155 UPDATE: SECOND TOUR ADDED!Our first haunted tour sold out in less than 48 hours. A second tour has been added and will sell out quickly. Get your tickets now! Buy Tickets Buy Tickets on Eventbrite var exampleCallback =… Read More »Haunted Walking Tour of Basking Ridge Village
Views: 199 Fagettaboutit-this is gonna be a good one. Mr. Local History welcomes author Fred Rossi for a chat about his book JERSEY STORIES. Virtual Meet and Signing. ONE NIGHT ONLY: LIVE VIRTUAL EVENT: JERSEY STORIES – “Stories you may… Read More »VIRTUAL EVENT: Meet the Author of “Jersey Stories”
Views: 158 UPDATE: SECOND TOUR ADDED!Our first haunted tour sold out in less than 48 hours. A second tour has been added and will sell out quickly. Get your tickets now! Buy Tickets Buy Tickets on Eventbrite var exampleCallback =… Read More »Haunted Walking Tour of Basking Ridge Village Tour#2
Views: 192 RSVP & JOIN US THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3 for a VIRTUAL EVENT from 7-8pm. 61 years ago this December, On Dec. 3, 1959, the Newark Evening News published a story, “Jetport plan unveiled” revealing the Port of New York… Read More »VIRTUAL EVENT: Filmmaker Scott Morris Honors Saving the Great Swamp- The Fight to Defeat the Jetport
Views: 297 It’s time to grab your smartphone and head outdoors for a new adventure for history buffs. The Mr. Local History Project has been traveling all over northern Somerset County trying to locate some of the most obvious and… Read More »Historic Marker Challenge
Views: 194 FYI – MLH is promoting the event. The event is HOSTED by an ALL VOLUNTEER GROUP. Following COVID safety protocols, the annual Christmas Eve Town Green Gathering is Cancelled. But the event will happen! Visit https://www.mrlocalhistory.org/baskingridgechristmaseve/ for more… Read More »Christmas Eve 2020 – Basking Ridge Singalong
Views: 183 Join the Mr. Local History Project as we present our annual walking tour of the historic village of Basking Ridge. The event is entirely OUTDOORS! COVID-19 Protocols – We ask that if you are not vaccinated, have antibodies,… Read More »2021 Walking Tour of Basking Ridge Village
Views: 180 FREE FREE FREE – Join us for a VIRTUAL event as the Mr. Local History Project joins the Bernards Township Library for a fun look at the ten greatest historic moments in Bernards Township history. ONLINE – Wednesday… Read More »Virtual Presentation: The 10 Greatest Historic Moments in Bernards Township History
Views: 200 Come to the historic KMS Farmstead on King George Road on Monday, July 12, 2021 as we meet the Mayor Janice Fields, and hear a fun shorth history presentation about Bernards Township and the Independence Movement by Brooks… Read More »Meet The Mayor Series – Local History and Independence Day Presentation
Views: 306 Each year on the first Sunday in October, Lord Stirling’s estate at Lord Stirling Park in Basking Ridge, NJ comes back to life in the late 1700s. Colonial craftspeople ply their trades, a town crier delivers the daily… Read More »1770s Festival – Lord Stirling’s Lost Estate
