Mr. Local History Project

The Official Sandwich of Basking Ridge – What Now?

BASKING RIDGE UPDATE:April 1, 2025 - Since the village of Basking Ridge lost the famed creator of the Official sandwich…

3 years ago

Historic Tavern Pub Tours of New Jersey / PA / New York City

Self-guided tours of some of the most historic pubs and taverns in the tri-state area. Who doesn't like going on…

3 years ago

The Soap Box Derby and Ties to New Jersey

The 15th annual High Bridge Soap Box Derby was a blast!History right in front of your eyes! This Year we…

3 years ago

Honoring our Bernards Township Armed Service Veterans this Veterans Day

A reminder of whom we honor and when. Please take a moment to remember those who have served to preserve…

4 years ago

Pitch Us – Remember, We Love Ideas Including History with a Social Twist!

Want to volunteer an idea? Share a story on something local. Maybe you have a great idea that you'd like…

4 years ago

MLH Releases 2022 Spring Magazine – Vol. 4 Issue 1

IN THIS ISSUE: The Spring 2022 edition kicks off our 4th season with great events, fun stories, and yes some…

4 years ago

UPDATE: Bernards Township Charter Day – Saturday, May 21, 2022

We lost 2019 to Charter Day to storms.We lost 2020 Charter Day to Covid-19. Now we lost 2021 Charter Day…

4 years ago

New Jersey’s MOST ICONIC Diner Keepsake

Art on Wood with the history of Jersey diners - the diner capital of the universe! Get yourself a Jersey…

4 years ago

Somerset Hills Rail Travel & Commuting Over the Last 150 Years

Ever wonder what it was like to travel on a train back in 1872 in the Somerset Hills? Train service…

4 years ago

Daytona 500 Ticket Price History – 2025 – Holding Tight in a Inflationary Economy

2025 Daytona 500 Update Glad you dropped in for a look. Daytona International Speedway has announced that the 2025 Daytona 500…

4 years ago

Taking Jacob’s Ladder to the Devil’s Tomb (Grave)

Devil's Tomb & Jacob's Ladder -Look what happened when Weird NJ Issue #12 came out. A place that sits quietly…

4 years ago

Mr. Local History 2021 Holiday Vol 3. Issue 4

2021 Holiday MLH Magazine Mr. Local History Online Magazine – a free magazine with stories about local history and events…

4 years ago

Somerset Hills Cartographer John Smith Maps Local History

National Award-Winning Landscape Architect Lives and Breathes History with His Map Creations. Downtown Basking Ridge rendering of the John Smith…

4 years ago

Holiday Greeting Cards are all about Local

Join Bernardsville and Basking Ridge as they kick off the holiday season, as our Mr. Local History Holiday cards represent…

4 years ago

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