Views: 1,182 You can learn a lot of history by looking at a cemetery! NOTE: A quick reminder: Warren was part of Bernards Township until the 19th century, while Far Hills and Bernardsville were still part of Bernards Township up… Read More »Basking Ridge Evergreen Cemetery is a Living History Lesson
Views: 153 Charter Day Streetfair and Festival Get ready for a fun filled street fair and festival on Saturday, May 16, 2020 in the Historic Basking Ridge Village Be Part of the Fun. Add Your Photos to the Charter Day… Read More »CANCELLED – Bernards Township Charter Day Festival – May 16, 2020
Views: 157 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 moving forward with a 45 minute virtual community gathering using… Read More »VIRTUAL EVENT: Elder Voices – History Worth Sharing Series
Views: 212 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: 171 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: 153 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: 155 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: 147 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: 181 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: 149 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: 184 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: 273 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: 186 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: 173 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
