Mr. Local History Project

What Is That Tiny Green Gate House on Hillcrest Road in Warren Twp, New Jersey

The Mr. Local History Project explores the mysterious past of the tiny house on 32 Hillcrest Road, Warren Township. Before…

2 years ago

Mr. Local History 2023 Holiday Magazine Vol 5. Issue 4

Vol.5 Issue 4 - Join the Mr. Local History Project as we prepare to celebrate the holidays in our beautiful…

2 years ago

Dec 13 – Celebration: Honoring Volunteers Who Make The 100th Basking Ridge Christmas Eve Carol Happen

ONE NIGHT ONLY! Join the community with friends, neighbors, volunteers for a holiday celebration of what will be the 100th…

2 years ago

Bedminster History Quiz – Are you a True Local?

The Mr. Local History Project has created a fun, interactive quiz to test your knowledge about Bedminster, New Jersey's local…

2 years ago

Bernardsville History Quiz – Are you a True Local?

The Mr. Local History Project has launched a fifteen-question quiz about your town's history, with answers linked to articles from…

2 years ago

Bernards Township History Quiz – Are you a True Local?

The Mr. Local History Project has launched a fifteen-question quiz about your town's history, with answers linked to articles from…

2 years ago

John Morton – General Washington’s Rebel Banker Hid in Basking Ridge

John Morton was a Colonel in the Continental Army. Still, he gave up his commission in 1761 to become a…

2 years ago

Eagle Scout Maps Historic Basking Ridge

Maps have historically been a great way to tell stories about local history. Mr. Local History Project congratulates William (Liam)…

2 years ago

Remembering Willie Howard and Bedminster’s Willie’s Tavern

Often, Mr. Local History doesn't search for stories as those stories find us. Case in point is this weird little…

2 years ago

Basking Ridge Evergreen Cemetery is a Living History Lesson

You can learn a great deal of history by visiting a cemetery. NOTE: A quick reminder: Warren was part of…

2 years ago

Mr. Local History 2023 Fall Back to School Magazine Vol 5. Issue 3

Vol.5 Issue 3 - Fall 2023The fall is one of our favorite seasons in New Jersey as the kids go…

2 years ago

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