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.
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Schooley’s Mountain General Store: 200 Years of History and Memories
Views: 393… Is this really New Jersey’s oldest general store? Let’s find out… Who the Heck Was Schooley, and How Did He Get a Mountain? First things first. Schooley’s Mountain wasn’t named after a school, a schoolteacher, or someone particularly…
Washington Rock: 200 Million Years in the Making – 250 Years of American History
Views: 321 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: 7,353 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: 526 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: 657 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: 949 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: 659 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! The Beginnings Back…
Top 10 Historic Businesses in the Somerset Hills, New Jersey
Views: 28,582 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…
Jersey Oktoberfest: Historic Celebrations in Warren Township
Views: 666 New Jersey is such a great place to live, especially when it comes to celebrating our incredible mix of cultures and traditions! Just look at October. We’ve got the Italians celebrating their heritage, the Germans breaking out the…
Annie’s Deli: 40 Years of Sandwiches, Local Legends, and….
Views: 2,570 . Annie’s Deli in Pluckemin (Bedminster), New Jersey, has been making sandwiches for 40 Years, and… a Final Goodbye came, and the doors closed for good. Where else could you order a Dr. Jazz, a Junk Yard Dog,…
Greetings From Historic Union. You Know, The Union County One
Views: 619 Let’s get this out of the way first. Union. Union Township. Township of Union. Call it what you like around town, but officially, we’re talking about the Township of Union in Union County, New Jersey. Got it? Good.…
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