Views: 454 The Westfield (NJ) Historical Society presented ‘My Recollections of Westfield, ‘ or, as I transcribed it, Frank Betz’s recollections of his childhood thoughts while growing up in the mid-1900s in Westfield, New Jersey. The Betz family came to Westfield in… Read More »Egypt Hill, Brown’s Pond and The Great Loves of My Childhood in Westfield, New Jersey
Views: 7,135 Investigating the tales of lost caves in Peapack, New Jersey, our first visit was to Town Hall in mid 2006 and the township administrator. They provided two articles that she had on file regarding the Peapack Caverns that… Read More »The Secret Peapack Caves Caverns & Grottos
Views: 22,398 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… Read More »America’s First Nudist Colony is in Basking Ridge New Jersey
Views: 3,434 The Mr. Local History project is working with the public to identify lost businesses in Westfield, New Jersey. We have a new history game going on now for those who grew up in Westfield (Click Here), but here,… Read More »Westfield’s Lost Business List Is Largest Ever Assembled
Views: 2,037 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.… Read More »The World’s Largest Glitter Factory Started in Bernardsville, New Jersey
Views: 654 Going to the Olympics as a participant is a great accomplishment. Winning an Olympic medal is the pinnacle to some. With the 2024 Summer Olympics just around the corner, who from New Jersey is going, and who has… Read More »New Jersey’s Historic Olympians List – Who Will Shine in 2024?
Views: 447 Vol.6 Issue 2 – Summer is in full swing, and we’re happy to say Happy Birthday, America, for the 248th time. So much Jersey history is packed in our latest digital Mr. Local History online magazine issue. Our… Read More »Mr. Local History 2024 Summer Magazine Vol 6. Issue 2
Views: 6,351 Basking Ridge, New Jersey UPDATE: Back in 2010, we posted this story on another website. Then, we said people needed to see this story about this man as he was seen again. It is a classic American tale… Read More »The American Flagman Honors Patriotism Everyday
Views: 1,249 New Jersey’s Gift to AmericaSomerset County’s Gift to AmericaBridgewater’s Gift to AmericaMiddlebrook’s Gift to AmericaThey all come on Independence Day RAIN or SHINE – EVERY July 4th at 10:30 am – Join friends and family on Independence Day… Read More »New Jersey’s Gift to America – July 4 Celebration
Views: 12,048 Flag Designer Betsy Ross and Her Basking Ridge Ties – Lore or Fact? “Here lies the woman who made the first banner containing the stars and stripes after that honored old ensign had been adopted, June 14, 1776.”… Read More »Betsy Ross is Really Buried in Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Views: 4,332 Summer is a great time for readers to take a book to the beach or just sit in a lounge chair in the backyard and read a good book. With history in our DNA, we’ve worked to create… Read More »Summer Reading Book & Film Club – Central Jersey History
Views: 442 Hi Everyone, We know you’re busy, and we do our best to provide an entertaining look and thorough research on various history stories from around New Jersey. While we focus primarily on the central region (yes, there is… Read More »How Are We Doing? Help Us Be Better
Views: 374 Somerset County is well known for its importance regarding the Revolutionary War, but many may not know the impact Somerset County had on World War I. In the early 20th Century, Raritan became the center of action for… Read More »How Raritan, NJ Was the Venue Officially Ending World War I
Views: 107 It takes around two minutes and eighteen seconds to sing God Bless America. Mr. Local History took a trip to the “Field of Honor,” an annual tradition at the Jacobus Vanderveer House in Bedminster, New Jersey. Sit back,… Read More »Take 2 Minutes and 18 Seconds to Celebrate America
Views: 544 The Mr. Local History project is working with the public to identify lost businesses in the Somerset Hills in northern Somerset County, New Jersey. We have a new history game in the works, but for now, we’re just… Read More »Help Identify Businesses Lost In Somerset Hills, New Jersey