Mr. Local History Project

Historical Society President Daniel Lincoln Resigns After 27 Years as President

It came as a shock to The Historical Society of the Somerset Hills Board of Trustees to learn that the…

7 years ago

Today is Tomorrow’s History

Our mantra is simple. Today we coin the phrase and hashtag that "Today is Tomorrow's History" or #todayistomorrowshistory. Just wanted…

7 years ago

The Tale of Two Bedminsters

The Tale of Two Bedminsters by Mr Local History. Sister Towns in New Jersey and England Share a Common Bond…

7 years ago

Bernards Township Police Department Celebrates 100 Years of Service

2019 - Honoring New Jersey's Bernards Township Police Department's 100th Anniversary. UPDATE: Visit our Social Media Facebook Page to see…

7 years ago

The History of Worship in Basking Ridge

On June 10, 2017, the Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church (BRPC) celebrated its 300th anniversary with a town-wide parade from Ridge…

7 years ago

Basking Ridge Church and 619 Year Oak Tree Honored in New Jersey Historic Village Collection

The Mr. Local History Project is so proud to share the release of the second in the historic New Jersey…

7 years ago

Retrospective: Meryl Streep Was From Basking Ridge BEFORE Bernardsville

Watercolor painting of a 7th grade Meryl Streep outside her Oak Street School in Basking Ridge, NJ. UPDATE:Did you see…

8 years ago

Somerset Hills Bars and Restaurants of the Past

Every town in the world has restaurants and brothels that come and go. There are always reasons why they come…

8 years ago

Historic Cat’s Meow Collection Created for Somerset Hills Historic Brick Academy

The first of the Historic Somerset Hills Village Cat's Meow collectible series. The Mr. Local History Project, in conjunction with…

8 years ago

Alexander Hamilton’s Morristown Love Story

Morristown, New Jersey - Alexander Hamilton's Roots Known as "the cockpit of the American Revolution," New Jersey has a rich…

8 years ago

Finding the Truth About the KKK in Basking Ridge & the Somerset Hills

History is a strange thing. The myth often outweighs the truth in many cases, sometimes distorting it to create a…

8 years ago

Tour of Somerset Hills Bicycle Race Proposed

MLH is Dreaming of a Tour of Somerset Hills - Competitive bicycle racing through the historic Somerset Hills region in…

8 years ago

Kids Event Planning: History Coloring Book

Coloring History Opportunity for Kids T3 Consortium, a local company in the Somerset Hills, is proud to announce a new…

9 years ago

Charter Day to Showcase Artist’s History Coloring Book

Meet Local Artist Linda Arnold – Get an Autographed Edition Local artist and Liberty Corner resident Linda Arnold will be…

9 years ago

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