Views: 168. How a New Jersey fort, a controversial Continental Army general, and a dramatic tavern capture became part of the road to American independence. First, mark your calendars, America – this is a big 250 Event: A Fort Named… Read More »Fort Lee New Jersey, and General Charles Lee’s Rev War Connection & Big America 250 Event
Views: 449. This is just one more of those amazing stories we came across while researching another project. Only in New Jersey, people! This time, we take you back to the early days of America’s “Industrial Revolution” period to share… Read More »America’s First Celebrity Daredevil – The “Jersey Jumper”: Meet Sam Patch
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.
Views: 98. Move over, Saratoga Springs, Jersey might just have America’s first destination spa, right in Morris County, New Jersey. It’s called “Schooley’s Mountain.” Who the Heck Was Schooley, and How Did He Get a Mountain? First things first. Schooley’s… Read More »Schooley’s Mountain – America’s First Spring Spa Resort Right Here in Jersey
Views: 3,154. 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… Read More »Does Warren’s EggOmat Deserve a Keepsake in the NJ Historic Wooden Village Collection? Vote
Views: 109. 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… Read More »Painting New Jersey’s History: Artist Mark de Mos Captures the Places We Love
Views: 448. 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… Read More »What Our Mr. Local History Readers Are Commenting About
Views: 1,456… 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,… Read More »Schooley’s Mountain General Store: Almost 200 Years of History and Memories
Views: 568 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… Read More »Washington Rock: 200 Million Years in the Making – 250 Years of American History
Views: 7,900 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… Read More »The World’s Greatest Broadcast in New Jersey History – War of the Worlds
Views: 1,114 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… Read More »UNICEF Halloween Box – What Ever Happened to It?
Views: 894 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… Read More »The Forgotten Victory Trail – New Jersey Marking History & Telling Stories
Views: 1,138 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… Read More »Welsh Motors – Far Hills (Est. 1909) From Horse Power to Jeep Power
Views: 1,077 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… Read More »From Fire Trucks to Fresh Baked Treats: Far Hills’ Historic Firehouse Gets a Sweet New Life
Views: 28,773 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… Read More »Top 10 Historic Businesses in the Somerset Hills, New Jersey
