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Views: 3,725 Wow, this story was one of our most controversial and difficult stories we’ve ever prepared. Just the thought of picking only 10 Jersey historic sites is an insane task. But I think we’re up to it. The 10… Read More »Jersey’s History Bucket List
Views: 10,067 To expand on an earlier post: The PLOT THICKENS… Jacob’s Ladder #2 – So I kept digging about Jacobs Ladder. Not that I wanted to, but the internet has it’s way of bringing information right to my doorstep.… Read More »Peapack has a Jacobs Ladder too!
Views: 12,489 Coast Guard’s Barque/Eagle Tall Ship Sets Sail To a sailor, one of the most impressive sights is to see a classic tall ship under sail. It has to be one of the most impressive sights ever. And if… Read More »The Impressive American Eagle
Views: 1,202 For those who love the California beach scene, the town of Pacific Beach ranks as one of the best offering sunshine, beach, boardwalks and burgers. YES, BURGERS. The pop-up burger tent shares there fantastic smash burgers and frito… Read More »A Burger Like No Other in San Diego
Views: 5,607 Just the word S&H green stamps immediately brings you back in time to what seemed to be simpler times. No cell phones, no internet, but just a time when you knew if you collected green stamps, someday when… Read More »Hey New Jersey – Who Remembers S&H Green Stamps
Views: 13,512 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 wood-painted… Read More »The New Jersey Historic Miniature Village Keepsake Collection
Views: 8,853 Distilling in Central New Jersey New Jersey has a deep history of distilling spirits that goes back to colonial times. The Somerset Hills is an area in central New Jersey’s Somerset County grouping six similar towns, villages, and… Read More »New Jersey Hills are Alive with Distilling History
Views: 4,151 T’is the season for engagements right? So why not share some of the most historic wedding venues in the Somerset Hills. Many people have written over the years looking for places to hold a wedding on a historic… Read More »Holiday Engagement? Historic Wedding Venues in Central New Jersey
Views: 36,626 Self guided tours of some of the most historic pubs and taverns in the tri-state area. Who doesn’t like going on an adventure. The Mr. Local History Project has been building a list of historic pubs and taverns… Read More »Historic Tavern Pub Tours of New Jersey / PA / New York City
Views: 14,352 Bedminster, Bernardsville, Basking Ridge, Far Hills, Peapack/Gladstone also known as The Somerset Hills. It’s time for a real discussion on where to get the best things based on what the LOCALS say! Don’t agree? Post what you think… Read More »The Besties – The Best of the Best in Basking Ridge, Bernardsville, Bedminster in Northern Somerset County
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Views: 3,521 The lore of Basking Ridge’s Sand Pit – The History NOTE: STILL LOOKING FOR ANY PHOTOS!!!! As with all Mr. Local History retrospectives, we often update the post when we learn stories and are sent photos from our… Read More »The Historic Sand Pit in Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Views: 20,163 2022 is the 90th anniversary of Krug’s Tavern. So what better way to kick off the Burger Album by starting with Krug’s Tavern in Newark. Submit your burger pic below. Krug’s Community Photo Album 70+ burgers and Going… Read More »Krug’s Tavern Burger Album – The 100 “Best Burgers” in New Jersey
Views: 4,127 Ever wonder what it was like to travel on a train back in 1872 in the Somerset Hills? Train service has always been a connector between the Somerset Hills, Hoboken and New York City. Service runs on what’s… Read More »Somerset Hills Rail Travel & Commuting Over the Last 150 Years
