Welcome to the Mr. Local History Project
“A 501c3 Non-Profit Dedicated to Preserving and Promoting Jersey History with a Social Twist”
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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.
Our Readers’ Top 10 MLH Posts this Week
Latest Posts
Does Warren’s EggOmat Deserve a Keepsake in the NJ Historic Wooden Village Collection? Vote
Views: 3,100. 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: 38. 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…
What Our Mr. Local History Readers Are Commenting About
Views: 352. Thousands of you check in every month to see what the Mr. Local History Project is up to. Internet searches also make up a big part of our traffic, as people look for specific topics we love to…
Schooley’s Mountain General Store: 200 Years of History and Memories
Views: 1,226… Is this really New Jersey’s oldest general store? Let’s find out… Preview Read: Preview Reads – Our research is still in progress but the facts are solid. if you have any information you’d like to share or correct,…
Washington Rock: 200 Million Years in the Making – 250 Years of American History
Views: 503 Come for the View. Stay for the History. The Mr. Local History Project is honored to celebrate Washington Rock not only as a historic lookout used by General George Washington during the American Revolution, but as a remarkable…
The World’s Greatest Broadcast in New Jersey History – War of the Worlds
Views: 7,802 On October 30, 1938, Jerseyans tuned in to a radio broadcast saying Martians had landed in Jersey and were marching to invade. The War of the Worlds had begun. On that now famous evening, radio listeners may have…
UNICEF Halloween Box – What Ever Happened to It?
Views: 975 Remember Those Little Orange UNICEF Boxes? What ever happened to them?UNICEF continues the campaign with physical collection boxes and online fundraising. Since 1950, UNICEF has raised nearly $200 million. Remember Halloween back in the 1960s? Mom would help…
The Forgotten Victory Trail – New Jersey Marking History & Telling Stories
Views: 799 Remembering the Revolution from New Jersey’s Suburbs. In June 1780, the fate of the American Revolution hung in the balance once again. British forces marched into New Jersey, determined to crush General Washington’s Continental Army at Morristown. But…
Welsh Motors – Far Hills (Est. 1909) From Horse Power to Jeep Power
Views: 1,076 From Horsepower to Jeep Power — 117 Years and Still Rolling! Before Jeeps had four-wheel drive, Far Hills had four-legged horsepower! Back in the early 1900s, this little railroad village ran on coal furnaces, hand-pumped water, and horse-drawn…
From Fire Trucks to Fresh Baked Treats: Far Hills’ Historic Firehouse Gets a Sweet New Life
Views: 867 For more than a century, the historic Far Hills Firehouse has been a downtown landmark. Now, this old firehouse is getting ready to trade fire hoses and ladders for fresh pastries, ice cream, and coffee! Far Hills First…
Top 10 Historic Businesses in the Somerset Hills, New Jersey
Views: 28,703 2026 UPDATE – The Changing Face of Somerset Hills Businesses Time marches on, and sadly, not every historic Somerset Hills business has survived. We’ve said goodbye to longtime local favorites like Brush’s Deli and other familiar establishments that…
Our Fall 2026 Magazine is HERE!
Full of great local Jersey History to keep you on the edge of your history seat.
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