Holiday
Our Holiday History Boutique is Open
Post Views: 2,258 The Mr Local History Holiday Boutique is OPEN 24/7 and ready to spread history and cheer this holiday season. Give the gift of locally made limited edition keepsakes and collectibles to give or to decorate your home.… Read More »Our Holiday History Boutique is Open
Origins of Cold as Balls and Cold as a Witch’s Teet
The phrase “cold as balls” reportedly comes from the contraction of metal on ship’s cannons, causing the iron balls to fall. The expression “cold as a witch’s tit” originated from the belief that witches, portrayed as cold-blooded in the 1600s, had an ‘unholy’ body part feeding familiars or the devil.
10 More Haunted Tales From Central New Jersey
Post Views: 8,608 Believe it or not, the dead is alive in central New Jersey especially in northern Somerset County. The question is not whether they are real or not, but more like are they disturbing or friendly? As we… Read More »10 More Haunted Tales From Central New Jersey
Keepsake: 100th Basking Ridge Christmas Eve Carol on the Green
Post Views: 6,806 The Mayor of New Jersey’s Historic Keepsake Village has decreed a new icon be added to the New Jersey Historic Wooden Village Collection expanding the exclusive set of New Jersey collectible icons. Introducing the “Winter and Christmas… Read More »Keepsake: 100th Basking Ridge Christmas Eve Carol on the Green
Bernards Township Day of Community Service and Pride 2024 Challenge
Post Views: 4,519 DATE: Friday, May 24, 2024 – Day Focuses on Community Service and Pride in Bernards Township The Mr. Local History Project celebrates Bernards Township Day with two great historic items. Get a vinyl sticker or an original… Read More »Bernards Township Day of Community Service and Pride 2024 Challenge
Colonial Christmas Shines at Bedminster’s Vanderveer House
The Jacobus Vanderveer House in Bedminster, New Jersey, is celebrating its 21st Colonial Christmas, an annual fundraiser event that combines history, tourism, tradition, and Christmas spirit. It offers an array of activities including music, reenactments, crafts, and holiday shopping. The event typically takes place on the last weekend of November and the first week of December.
Jackie Mars – A Jersey Candy Icon
Post Views: 3,290 Jacqueline “Jackie” Mars is an American heiress, investor and philanthropist and she was a Bedminster, New Jersey resident. Known at one time as the richest woman on the planet, Halloween just wouldn’t be the same without the… Read More »Jackie Mars – A Jersey Candy Icon
The New Jersey Historic Miniature Village Keepsake Collection
Post Views: 12,824 The MLH Project is proud to be the EXCLUSIVE reseller of the entire New Jersey Historic Wooden Keepsake Collection by Cat’s Meow. The New Jersey Historic Village Collection The New Jersey Historic Village keepsake collection is a… Read More »The New Jersey Historic Miniature Village Keepsake Collection
Independence Day – Kudos to New Jersey Signers #jersey5
Post Views: 9,679 The Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It was engrossed on parchment and on August 2, 1776, delegates began signing it. Jefferson drafted the statement between June 11 and 28, submitted drafts… Read More »Independence Day – Kudos to New Jersey Signers #jersey5
Bernards Township Day of Community Service & Pride
Post Views: 3,251 Circle the Date on the Calendar!Bernards Township’s Annual Day of Community Service and Pride is Wednesday, May 24, 2023. First off, THANK YOU TO EVERYONE who participated last year’s Bernards Township Day of Community Service and Pride.… Read More »Bernards Township Day of Community Service & Pride
Bernards Township & Bernardsville Honor Our Military Heros
Post Views: 6,886 Each Memorial Day and Veterans Day Bernards Township and Bernardsville honors our military veterans with a banner salute around the Bernards Township Municipal building and in downtown Bernardsville area. The banners usually stay up between the two… Read More »Bernards Township & Bernardsville Honor Our Military Heros