Mr. Local History Project

The Gilded Age: Natirar Estate in Peapack/Far Hills, New Jersey

UPDATE: The Mr. Local History Project is SOOOO excited to introduce the expansion of our Historic New Jersey Historic Cat's…

5 months ago

The Founding Families of Bernards Township (Basking Ridge)

NOTE: Remember that Warren, Far Hills, and Bernardsville were part of Bernards Township, so these family stories also include those…

5 months ago

ROADTRIP: Historic Waterloo Village Concept Works

Here's an idea. How about a fresh air compound? Great open space. Historic homes, beautiful rolling, open fields, and a…

5 months ago

Films Document A Defeated Jetport and the Mightiest Oak

Films Document Basking Ridge and Surrounding Area History If you're a fan of local history, two area film makers have…

5 months ago

The Food Hall – Modernizing the Food Court Concept

The District Kitchen in Jersey City is the closest we've seen to being a true "Food Hall". Some ask, "Why…

5 months ago

Widow White’s Tavern 7th Wooden Historic Village Keepsake

Be part of the Widow White's Tavern limited edition run. Mr Local History is proud to announce the upcoming release…

5 months ago

Far Hills Race Meeting is Real Social Jersey History

UPDATE:FS2 is carrying America’s Day at the Races today (Sat, Oct 18, 2025) from 12:00–6:00 pm ET, which includes coverage…

5 months ago

Thinking of Living in Basking Ridge, New Jersey? Top 10 Reasons

Are you thinking of living in Basking Ridge? Why are people moving to Basking Ridge, New Jersey, you ask? Contrary…

5 months ago

Historic 1912 Bernards Township Town Hall – The Astor Estate in Basking Ridge

Cedar Hill Estate c 1912 built by Samuel Owen. It's interesting why the Township chose Astor Estate when it was…

5 months ago

Genealogy Help and References

Looking to Research Your Family History in the Somerset Hills? Genealogy is one of the local historical society's most requested…

5 months ago

Keepsake Collection Honors Jersey’s Local History

The MLH Project is proud to be the EXCLUSIVE reseller of the entire New Jersey Historic Wooden Keepsake Collection by…

5 months ago

AT&T’s Golden Boy Has Had a Tough Life

Update: MLH has created an exclusive design of AT&T & the Golden Boy - Click image for details Discover some…

5 months ago

POLL: Ride Share – Front or Back Seat?

Some don't mind the front seat. Others say it's rude to not sit in the front seat. What do you…

5 months ago

Student Rules Then and Now

While attending a program entitled "Early American Schoolhouses" at the Brick Academy in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, the instructor passed out…

5 months ago

New Jersey’s Best Towns 2010

Everyone knows how controversial lists can be. But then again, it does give you something to talk about. And it…

5 months ago

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