Basking Ridge History

The Founding Families of Bernards Township (Basking Ridge)

NOTE: Remember that Far Hills and Bernardsville were part of Bernards Township until the 1920 so these names do cover…

5 years ago

Timeline Highlights Bernards Township History

Take a visual tour of a great document that showcases key historic activities that occured in Bernards Township. The timeline…

5 years ago

Grand Mansions and Historic Estates Mapped in New Jersey’s Somerset Hills

Natirar and Blairsden Mr. Local History Keepsakes - two of the most famous mansions in the Somerset Hills of northern…

5 years ago

Somerset History – Two Historic Books

While searching the internet we found a few great books that showcases the history of the Somerset Hills and Somerset…

5 years ago

Mr. Local History Registers as a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit

With great fanfare, the Mr. Local History announces that the Mr. Local History Project registered as a formal organization with…

5 years ago

Historic Grain House in Bernards Township Marks 250th Anniversary

The Grain House: 1768-2018 Congratulations to the Grain House Restaurant for celebrating its 250th anniversary as a structure in the…

6 years ago

Somerset Hills History 101

Bedminster, Bernards Township, Bernardsville, Far Hills, Peapack & Gladstone History that you might not know. Let's get started. Did you…

6 years ago

Spring Planting – Keep the History Going

Throwback post - If you live in Bernards Township, New Jersey, for the 250th Anniversary back in 2010 Bernards Township…

6 years ago

History Helps Realtors Sell Real Estate

Realtors History Guide to Selling Basking Ridge, Bernardsville, Bedminster and the Rest of the Somerset Hills, New Jersey It probably…

6 years ago

“Janice Meredith” – 1924 Silent Film Showcases American Revolution

Back in 1924 silent films were all the rage. Bernardsville was just becoming a boro and separating from Bernards Township…

6 years ago

Historic 1912 Bernards Township Town Hall – The Astor Estate in Basking Ridge

Cedar Hill Estate c 1912 built by Samuel Owen. It's interesting why the Township chose Astor Estate when it was…

6 years ago

Kids Event Planning: History Coloring Book

Coloring History Opportunity for Kids T3 Consortium, a local company in the Somerset Hills, is proud to announce a new…

8 years ago

Charter Day to Showcase Artist’s History Coloring Book

Meet Local Artist Linda Arnold – Get an Autographed Edition Local artist and Liberty Corner resident Linda Arnold will be…

8 years ago

Titanic Survivor Astor and Basking Ridge

Noted High Society Playboy and Titanic Survivor Brings Notoriety to  Bernards Township. It's a fun story, but you have to…

14 years ago

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