Welcome to the Mr. Local History Project
“A 501c3 Non-Profit Dedicated to Preserving and Promoting Jersey History with a Social Twist”
The Mr. Local History Project brings New Jersey’s past into the present through the stories of real places, real people, and real communities. Focused on New Jersey history, the project celebrates local history in a way that feels personal, engaging, and relevant, not locked away in textbooks, but alive in the places we live. As we head into 2026, the United States’ 250th anniversary, Mr. Local History is turning history into a shared experience. With a social twist, this is about connecting online and in the community, sharing memories, spotlighting hometown stories, and honoring New Jersey’s outsized role in America’s founding. It is history you can explore, share, and be part of together.
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Did You Know Benedict Arnold Was Court-Martialed in Morristown, New Jersey Before Becoming a Traitor?
Views: 185. The trial of Major General Benedict Arnold at Morristown, New Jersey, on December 23, 1779, and January 26, 1780, was held right in the middle of the 1779 Winter Encampment at Jockey Hollow, so much for the hero…
A Postcard Journey Through the Somerset Hills of New Jersey
Views: 289. A nostalgic look back at the early 1900s * Before smartphones, social media, and instant messaging, there was the penny postcard. For just a penny in postage, people could share a greeting, a photograph, or a glimpse of…
1776 March to the Delaware Crossing Imagined in a Digital Age
Views: 282. Our latest Mr. Local History Project research takes readers on a journey across New Jersey in December 1776, retracing the footsteps of Continental Army soldiers during one of the darkest and most consequential periods of the American Revolution.…
Continental Army’s First Winter War Encampment of 1777 – Why is History Dissing Chatham and Madison?
Views: 236Hey, Morristown, leave a little room on that historical pedestal for your neighbors! For nearly 250 years, Morristown has enjoyed the spotlight as the home of George Washington’s first winter encampment in New Jersey in 1777. But what about…
Widow White’s Tavern Historic Village Keepsake Honors Sacking General Lee Day
Views: 8,109 Be part of the Widow White’s Tavern limited edition run and celebrate Sacking of General Lee Day – December 13, 2026. . Mr Local History is proud to announce the release of the 7th in the collectible series,…
Fort Lee, New Jersey, and General Charles Lee’s Revolutionary War Connection & Big America 250 Event
Views: 769. How a New Jersey fort, a controversial Continental Army general, and a dramatic tavern capture became part of the road to American independence. First, mark your calendars, America – this is a big 250 Event: A Fort Named…
America’s First Celebrity Daredevil – The “Jersey Jumper”: Meet Sam Patch
Views: 921. This is just one more of those amazing stories we came across while researching another project. Only in New Jersey, people! This time, we take you back to the early days of America’s “Industrial Revolution” period to share…
Colonial Christmas Shines at Bedminster’s Vanderveer House
The Jacobus Vanderveer House in Bedminster, New Jersey, is celebrating 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.
Schooley’s Mountain – America’s First Spring Spa Resort Right Here in Jersey
Views: 298. Move over, Saratoga Springs, Jersey might just have America’s first destination spa, right in Morris County, New Jersey. It’s called “Schooley’s Mountain.” Who the Heck Was Schooley, and How Did He Get a Mountain? First things first. Schooley’s…
Does Warren’s EggOmat Deserve a Keepsake in the NJ Historic Wooden Village Collection? Vote
Views: 3,252. Does Warren’s restored Egg o Mat Get a Custom Keepsake?We will need 50 people to make this happen. We will use the honor system, “as your word being your bond.” that if we get the numbers, we’ll make…
Painting New Jersey’s History: Artist Mark de Mos Captures the Places We Love
Views: 209. Mr. Local History Project | Artist Spotlight PREVIEW POST: Upcoming Mr. Local History Artist Spotlight. Additional details and selected artwork will follow the artist’s interview. There’s something special about seeing a familiar New Jersey landmark through an artist’s…
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