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Volume 7 – Issue 4 – Holiday Edition Articles:
Jersey Businesses That Have A Line Out the Door Every Christmas Eve
Views: 4,594 One thing is for sure: You can guarantee that each of these businesses in New Jersey will have lines out the door and down the block every Christmas… Read More »Jersey Businesses That Have A Line Out the Door…
Colonial Christmas To Shine Again 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.
Vintage Toys Are the Best History Ever – Playing vs. Collecting
Views: 428 PREVIEW READ: For those who are previewing the story, thanks! We’re also waiting for one more piece to add to the story. Share your favorite toy memory. When… Read More »Vintage Toys Are the Best History Ever – Playing…
Year End Giving Really Matters This Year-We Need Your Support
Views: 1,677 As of right now, we are UNABLE to bring our programs to the public and the schools because they require insurance. We’re asking for your financial support. All… Read More »Year End Giving Really Matters This Year-We Need Your…
Wear Lost Local History – Businesses Lost in Bernardsville / Basking Ridge
Views: 4,045 Wear Lost Local History – Print on Demand Clothing and Gifts Mr Local History loves history with a social twist. It’s our motto! So we thought how fun… Read More »Wear Lost Local History – Businesses Lost in Bernardsville…
Peapack Ski Tow and Ski Areas Lost in New Jersey
Views: 9,086 The Peapack Ski Tow was One of the First Ski Businesses in New Jersey At one time, New Jerseyans had their pick of a dozen or so smaller… Read More »Peapack Ski Tow and Ski Areas Lost in New…
History: ‘Down the Shore Everything’s Alright’ Collectibles
Views: 4,979 Yep, we said it….. sha la la la la la down the shore everything’s alright. Put some of the Jersey shore’s most iconic keepsakes out for display. Bruce… Read More »History: ‘Down the Shore Everything’s Alright’ Collectibles
Wearing Lost Jersey Businesses is Fun History
Views: 8,842 Mr Local History loves history with a social twist. In fact, it’s our motto! So we thought how fun it would be to share some of the most… Read More »Wearing Lost Jersey Businesses is Fun History
Holiday Tradition – Basking Ridge Christmas Eve Community Sing
The town of Basking Ridge, New Jersey, welcomes its 100th anniversary Christmas Eve Sing on The Town Green at 7pm on Dec. 24, 2023. The town’s residents, friends, and guests gather to sing traditional carols and celebrate local history, documented…
Basking Ridge Town Center Live Cam – Come for a Virtual Visit
Views: 7,648 How’s life in Basking Ridge? Check in on the Basking Ridge Town Greene from atop the Presbyterian Church. Signature downtown village events to check in on:Saturday, May 17, 2025… Read More »Basking Ridge Town Center Live Cam – Come for…
The Basking Ridge Christmas Tree and BRFCo and the Boot are Tied Together Forever
Every year, the Basking Ridge Fire Department erects a locally donated 30-foot evergreen tree on the town green. The fire personnel also decorate the tree which becomes a central piece for the town’s holiday celebrations.
Holiday Greeting Cards are all about Local
Views: 2,520 Join Bernardsville and Basking Ridge as they kick off the holiday season, as our Mr. Local History Holiday cards represent the best of the holidays for the villages… Read More »Holiday Greeting Cards are all about Local
Our Readers’ Top 10 MLH Posts this Week
This Month’s MLH Magazine Table of Contents
- Basking Ridge Christmas Eve Sing- Will it Snow?
- 45 Wooden Collectibles – Some Going Away, So Hurry
- What Holiday Food Businesses Always Have a Line Out the Door on Christmas Eve?
- Collectible and Vintage Toys – Which Ones Did You Say Forget it….I’m playing with it!
- Jersey Shore Keepsakes
- Who Remembers the Peapack Ski Tow? We do!
- Basking Ridge Downtown Livecam (Come Visit – Even if it’s Virtual)
- Year-End Capital Campaign – Give to Keep us Going!
- Come “Feed the Boot” Saturday, Nov. 29th
- Local Businesses Lost Clothing Collections
- Our Holiday Boutique is Open for Shopping Online – No Waiting
