2021 Spring MLH Magazine (Covid Rebound)

Historic Basking Ridge Village Walking Tour Scholarship Fundraiser

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A GREAT LOCAL TOUR!


Look back at our last tour. What a great day for a walking tour. Those who attended the sold-out event also helped raise almost $500 for the Mr. Local History High School Scholarship Program, where we will issue a scholarship to a worthy Ridge High School student in June 2021.

The tour tells the history of the architecture at specific locations as you walk the streets of the historic Basking Ridge village. Listen as your costumed tour guide and resident add color to the tour about living in the town. You’ll learn things that you won’t learn anywhere else. The tour is a fun time to get to know Basking Ridge and is suitable for residents and visitors.

A few of our fantastic hosts and docents for our annual historic Basking Ridge Walking Tour. Gone but not forgotten – the historic Oak Tree of Basking Ridge.

Exclusive Gift for Ticket Holders

Everyone who has a ticket and attends the tour will receive a historic reproduction of the Village of Basking Ridge keepsake map, suitable for framing.

Everyone who has a ticket and attends the tour will receive a historic reproduction of the Village of Basking Ridge.

What to Bring

The tour is rain or shine so dress appropriately. You’ll be outside the entire time. Wear comfortable walking shoes since you will be on your feet for over an hour. Might also consider bringing a water bottle in case you get thirsty. COVID-19 Protocols – We ask that if you are not vaccinated, have antibodies, or are at risk, please make sure to take appropriate personal precautions. The MLH Project will recommend pod social distancing.

Afterwards – Get LOCAL

At the end of the tour, we hope you’ll be our local guest and stop in the historic third-generation Brush’s Deli for a sandwich (we recommend the Town Special!), coffee, or a snack, or the Washington House for a unique tent experience and a cocktail (full menu).

Additional Notes

  • The group is to meet at 1 East Oak Street, in the center of Basking Ridge village, just outside the front of the Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church.
  • Parking is available all along South Finley Avenue.
  • Please arrive on time as the tour will start promptly at 1:00 pm.
  • If you can’t make your tour, your ticket is transferable but non-refundable. Our people WILL be there, so we hope you do everything you can to be there as well.
  • In the event of dangerous weather, MLH has the right to postpone the event if the weather affects the participant’s safety is at risk. This is why we ask for your cell phone number. We will text and email all ticket holders if this happens.

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Brooks Betz

Founder and Chair of the Mr. Local History Project

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