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Films Document A Defeated Jetport and the Mightiest Oak
Views: 4,031 Films Document Basking Ridge and Surrounding Area History If you’re a fan of local history, two area film makers have created documentary films showcasing two of the most regarded historic stories in Bernards Township. While many people don’t… Read More »Films Document A Defeated Jetport and the Mightiest Oak
History of Housing Developments in Bernards Township
Views: 7,209 Bernards Township has had a long history of being a sleepy rural town. Then the US built the Lyons VA and everything changed as the population grew. Then AT&T came to town in the 70’s and everything AGAIN… Read More »History of Housing Developments in Bernards Township
Bernards Township Charter Day – May 16, 2020
Views: 182 It’s Time for a Street Festival that Celebrates Bernards Township History! Join us rain or shine for this annual streetfair and festival. Expect visitors to the downtown Basking Ridge section of Bernards Twp celebration to reach over 10,000… Read More »Bernards Township Charter Day – May 16, 2020
Road Trip – The NYC Subway Underground – April 4, 2020
Views: 146 Join the Mr. Local History gang as we venture out on our fist tour, the NYC Subway Underground Tour. Take a ride through history on a tour of the world’s largest subway system. Explore the past, present, and… Read More »Road Trip – The NYC Subway Underground – April 4, 2020
Mr. Local History Builds Wikipedia Page
Views: 2,917 The internet is such a great place to begin a search for local history and was exactly the reason why I started writing this blog and posting. Find a good story, research it, and share it with others… Read More »Mr. Local History Builds Wikipedia Page
Mr. Local History Magazine Releases Vol 2. Issue 1
Views: 3,011 We call this the “2020 Welcome to the New Decade” Winter Edition It may be winter and for some strange reason it’s almost 70 degrees outside today. So after a nice long walk we came back in and… Read More »Mr. Local History Magazine Releases Vol 2. Issue 1
Lord Stirling’s Rev War Beacon Signal Towers
Views: 11,568 General Washington, the Continental Army, and General Lord Stirling of Basking Ridge took a page from the history books and created a sophisticated communications network to highlight the British movement. They were called the “Beacons.” You never know… Read More »Lord Stirling’s Rev War Beacon Signal Towers
Historic Fires in the Somerset Hills
Views: 7,682 While you’d think that hurricanes and floods wreak the most havoc, there has been nothing more destructive to properties in the Somerset Hills than fires. The Mr. Local History Project is gathering information regarding large fires in the… Read More »Historic Fires in the Somerset Hills
Our Heart and Soul
Views: 1,739 There is nothing more inspiring then those who support our cause and efforts with a donation. We know there are so many great places to put your dollars, so we make it our #1 priority to make sure… Read More »Our Heart and Soul
2019 – Local History in Pictures
Views: 1,882 As 2019 comes to a close here in the Somerset Hills, now’s the best time to take a look back at all the fun events, activities, posts, and images for 2019. While not in images, our biggest event… Read More »2019 – Local History in Pictures
Before the West Point Military Academy (USMA) There was Pluckemin
Views: 185,578 America’s First Military Academy, the Pluckemin Academy (Dec.1778) was24 Years BEFORE West Point (Mar. 16, 1802). One of the greatest untold stories of the American Revolution. Called the Pluckemin Winter Cantonment, part of the overall Middlebrook Encampment of… Read More »Before the West Point Military Academy (USMA) There was Pluckemin
Bishop Edmund S. Janes – His Somerset Hills Story
Views: 8,930 Bishop Edmund Janes – “The Father of the Bernardsville Mountain” Before we get started: The Methodist Church in the United States is 94% white, 92% third-generation American, 60% married, 69% believe in God, 42% attend church weekly, and… Read More »Bishop Edmund S. Janes – His Somerset Hills Story
Grand Mansions and Historic Estates Mapped in New Jersey’s Somerset Hills
Views: 34,290 Many people have asked why you post all this history stuff on the area you’re calling the Somerset Hills. Well, call it passion. Call it intrigue. Call it local awareness. I think the main reason is that the… Read More »Grand Mansions and Historic Estates Mapped in New Jersey’s Somerset Hills
“June in December” Tree Honors June Kennedy at Festival of Trees in Basking Ridge
Views: 2,500 The Mr. Local History Project honors the former Bernards Township’s historian June Kennedy showcasing our “June in December” tree honoring her dedication to community and local history. The Festival of Trees is an indoor exhibit of decorated Christmas… Read More »“June in December” Tree Honors June Kennedy at Festival of Trees in Basking Ridge