Views: 225 “It’s the most extensive America 250 Events Calendar we’ve seen for New Jersey.Thanks for putting this together. “ Over 225 Events and Growing Daily….. Plus America’s Top 10 We’ve also added key NYC, Philadelphia, Boston and Washington, DC… Read More »New Jersey America 250 Events Calendar
Views: 311 In December 1776 the American rebellion was close to collapse. The Continental Army was shrinking as enlistments expired and morale sank to its lowest point of the war. British forces held New York and expected the uprising to… Read More »What Might Have Happened if General Lee Wasn’t Captured in Basking Ridge
Yes folks there was a Marlboro Man who lived atop Schley Mountain in Bernards Township (Basking Ridge) Now we need the community’s help.
Views: 255 2025 Research in Review 2025 was a big year for the Mr. Local History Project. It marked our 5th year in operation and a milestone we’re incredibly proud of reaching our one millionth visitor. What started as a… Read More »Top 25 of 2025 – Mr. Local History Year in Review
Views: 25,517 2026 Daytona 500 Update January 2, 2026 – As of now, official announcements have not yet been made for the 2026 Daytona 500 pre race concert, National Anthem singer, or honorary starter, with those ceremonial details traditionally revealed… Read More »Daytona 500 Ticket Price History – 2026 – Holding Tight in a Less Inflationary Economy
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To preserve and promote New Jersey’s local history with a social twist, as we are always looking to find new, fun ways to share stories about the great history of New Jersey.
Views: 174 Watch a great video that shares the history of the Christmas Day crossing of the Continental Army and the surprise wins at Trenton and Princeton that built the confidence of men who would free the colonies from the… Read More »1776 Delaware Crossing – Did You Know There were Three Crossings?
Views: 342 Ring in America’s 250th anniversary with Jersey style, a bold new collection created exclusively for New Jersey’s Mr. Local History Project. Honor the state’s deep roots, iconic places, and proud role in the nation’s 250th anniversary. Over 60… Read More »Ring In America 250 with Jersey History Flair
Views: 3,928 It’s time New Jersey – America is 250, and Our Jersey History helped make America the free country it is today. Join The Mr Local History Project as we celebrate all year long. New Jersey holds a central… Read More »America 250 – The Mr. Local History Way
Views: 3,452 It’s hard to believe the United States is beginning its 250th anniversary. That means it’s also been 50 years since the Bicentennial, and hopefully, almost everyone remembers that one. As this researcher was just 14 years old back… Read More »America’s 250th Anniversary is Coming – Looking Back at the Bicentennial… Jersey Style
Views: 1,892 December 13, 1776, stands as the most electrifying day in Basking Ridge’s history, when the sleepy colonial crossroads suddenly became the center of the Revolution. At dawn, the infamous capture of General Charles Lee sent shockwaves through Washington’s… Read More »Insights: General Charles Lee’s Capture at Widow White’s Tavern in Basking Ridge & Washington’s Delaware Crossing Impact
Views: 199 Mr. Local History Needs Local Financial Support When you support the Mr Local History Project, you help preserve the stories that no one else is saving. We gather research, document social history, capture memories the community asks us… Read More »Year End Giving Campaign – Support Local History
So much is going on around our beautiful home base in the Somerset Hills of New Jersey, especially in Basking Ridge. Come check it out.
Views: 205 Are you a Historic Property that Wants to be Part of the New Jersey Historic Cat’s Meow Wooden Village Collection? How Do These Jersey Icons Make It to the Jersey Collection? Many historic properties want to be included… Read More »Want To Be Part of Jersey’s History? Partner with Mr. Local History
Views: 984 Mr. Local History’s 1 Millionth Visitor If you were the 1 millionth Visitor and grab a screenshot with our homepage at 1,000,000 – send it in. We’ll reward you with special gift and recognition. So come back and… Read More »Mr. Local History’s 1 Millionth Visitor – Was It You?