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Historic Marker Challenge

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 obscure historic markers in the area. Each marker discusses a historic moment from our areas past. The… Read More »Historic Marker Challenge

Project Local History Ambassador

Project Local History Ambassador –Now in our 2nd year, the Project Local History Ambassador (PLHA) is where the Mr. Local History Project holds assemblies at each elementary school in Bernards Township sharing the history of the Bernards Township flag culminating with each student receiving an official Annin & Co, Bernards Township flag of their own.… Read More »Project Local History Ambassador

2024 Bernards Township Charter Day Street Fair & Festival

Basking Ridge Village 1 East Oak Street, Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Bernards Township Charter Day Street Fair and Festival Get ready for a fun filled street fair and festival in the historic village of Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Be Part of the Fun. This year, add the tag #btcharterday and make the Instagram online album. Saturday, May 18, 2023   Rain or Shine Celebrate the 264thrd anniversary… Read More »2024 Bernards Township Charter Day Street Fair & Festival

New Jersey’s Gift to America – July 4 Celebration – 2024

Middlebrook’s Gift to America RAIN or SHINE – Join friends and family on Independence Day as the Washington Camp Ground Association honors the American flag, the playing of the Star Spangled Banner and the reading of the Declaration of Independence. It’s a pure American celebration. We call it “Jersey’s Gift to America!” Middlebrook is a… Read More »New Jersey’s Gift to America – July 4 Celebration – 2024

Somerset County History Weekend

Welcome to the history of Somerset County. Somerset County’s annual Journey Through The Past is an initiative of the Somerset County Board of County Commissioners and the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission in collaboration with many county-wide local historical organizations and commissions and other county organizations. Save a link to this post and when… Read More »Somerset County History Weekend

Essex Fox Hounds Thanksgiving Meet

383 Fowler Road, Far Hills, New Jersey 383 Fowler Road, Far Hills, New Jersey

Based on the historic nature of the hounds and horses to the Somerset Hills history and the fantastic nature of the event, MLH is sharing with its followers. The Mr. Local History Project is NOT the sponsor of this event. The Essex Fox Hounds’ Thanksgiving meet at the Ellistan estate in Peapack is as much… Read More »Essex Fox Hounds Thanksgiving Meet

2024 Tree Drive By – Give to the BRFCo Boot

Basking Ridge Village 1 East Oak Street, Basking Ridge, New Jersey

IF you drive by Saturday in downtown Basking Ridge you’ll get a peek at the tree going up, and don’t forget to fill the Fire Department’s BOOT fundraiser!

Free