Mr. Local History Project

Keepsake: Westfield’s Mindowaskin Pond in Winter is a Treasure

The Mayor of New Jersey's Historic Village recently decreed that a new icon be added to the New Jersey Historic…

3 years ago

Mr. Local History 2022 Holiday Magazine Vol. 4 Issue 4

Our Holiday Edition Digital Magazine Ahhhhh, 'tis the season for our holiday magazine. Snowfall, carolling, holiday boutiques, oh and a…

3 years ago

1770s Festival on the Grounds of Former General Lord Stirling

Each year on the first Sunday in October, Lord Stirling’s estate at Lord Stirling Park in Basking Ridge, NJ comes…

3 years ago

Historic Barn Finds Home in Liberty Corner

“Without the help of a few key people, this effort would never have come to fruition.”Carolyn Knox, Liberty Corner Resident…

3 years ago

Historic Jimmy Buff’s and the Italian Hot Dog Honored With Miniature Wooden Collectible

The ancestors of the creator of the Italian Hot Dog continue to serve up Italian hot dogs every day. Over…

3 years ago

Mr. Local History 2022 Fall Back to School Magazine Vol 4. Issue 2

Vol. 4 Issue 2 - Fall 2022The fall is one of the favorite seasons in New Jersey as the kids…

3 years ago

Flowers Honor Bernards Township’s 250th Anniversary

Buy Now/Plant Now / Support Bernards Township's Anniversary. Unique Fundraiser and Colorful Display of your support. If you live in Basking…

3 years ago

Liberty Corner & Bullion’s Tavern

Every great historical story starts with something like, "So we were at this tavern and......" This is one of those…

3 years ago

Does Jimmy Buff’s Deserve Nomination to Jersey’s Historic Village?

The Mayor of New Jersey's Historic Village has launched a campaign to determine if Jimmy Buff's, the former Newark, New…

3 years ago

Legendary Jimmy Buff’s Italian Hot Dog – A Newark, New Jersey Invention

Those following the Mr. Local History Project know we love Jersey food and iconic food outlets. Along with the grand…

3 years ago

The Tale of Jersey’s Devil Tree

The Devil Tree of Liberty Corner (Somerset County) The famous Devil Tree in the Liberty Corner section of Bernards Township.…

3 years ago

Tuskegee Medal Presentation Writes Final Chapter

Family and friends traveled from all over the country to Basking Ridge to honor the family of Robert and Estelle…

3 years ago

Bernardsville’s Radio Tavern Was a Hidden “Little Italy” Gem

You might have heard that Bernardsville, New Jersey, is on the move. Congratulations on your centennial anniversary in April 2024.…

3 years ago

Brush’s Deli Served the Community for Three Generations and Now It’s Just a Memory

UPDATE: Dec. 6, 2023 - We have learned from our sources that the third generation Brush's Deli in Basking Ridge…

3 years ago

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