Mr. Local History Project

Basking Ridge’s Historic Rushmore 5 All Time

MLH Mini-Series: The Basking Ridge Rushmore 5 of All Time From left to right: William Alexander, Samuel Southard, William Annin,…

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The Pope of Basking Ridge – Bill Hine’s Presence Shined

Bill joins what we call the Basking Ridge Rushmore 5 of the modern era! They make BR what it is…

5 months ago

The Life of Irwin Richardt -The Patriot of Liberty Corner

Irwin joins what we call the Basking Ridge Rushmore 5 of the modern era! They make BR what it is…

5 months ago

John Placko – A Basking Ridge Icon

John joins what we call the Basking Ridge Rushmore 5 of the modern era! They make BR what it is…

5 months ago

Enter the Mr. Local History 1 Millionth Viewer Contest – Fabulous Prizes!

When Will the Mr. Local History Website Pass the 1 Millionth Viewer Mark? Just pick the date and the Closest…

5 months ago

Getting Published – Making Arcadia History Books

Arcadia Publishing is America’s largest publisher of regional and local history books. Do you have an excellent idea for a…

5 months ago

Lord Stirling Deep Dive Series

Some called him William, others called him General. Some even called him Lord Stirling. Whatever you called him, William Alexander,…

5 months ago

Stirling Manor- 13 Colonies’ Most Prestigious Manor Was Right In Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Is William Alexander, aka The Earl & Lord of Stirling, Basking Ridge's Most Famous Resident? Our researchers think so. Let's…

5 months ago

Richard Stockton – Constitution Signer and a Basking Ridge Brother In Law

Elias Boudinot and Richard Stockton - American patriots and family. Source: AI Suppose you have the chance to visit Basking…

5 months ago

Meet the Historians Series

Featured individuals include longtime resident and historian Ruth Thomson (with ties to the Peapack-Gladstone area) and her son, Barry Thomson, along with…

5 months ago

Cranford Canoe Races at the Canoe Club a July 4th Tradition

It's the 4th of July, and that means community canoe races in Cranford, New Jersey. Come witness a historic event…

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Meet The Historians Series – Ruth Thomson Peapack Gladstone

Biography Bio courtesy of the Save Ellis Island Foundation, Gladstone, New Jersey Ruth was an octogenarian who lived in historic Gladstone,…

5 months ago

Map Research & Archives: Sharing Local History with Maps

Researching Local History with Maps As a historian, I believe maps are one of the greatest sources of information, capturing…

5 months ago

Ice Cream History around the Somerset Hills

July is National Ice Cream Month, so it's time for Mr. Local History's look back at the history, the good…

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Gilded Age New Jersey Mansions Honored for Their Historic Design – The Cat’s Meow

Honoring Two Stories - Two Men - Two Estates Kate Macy and Walter Ladd Charles Ledyard Blair in his 30s…

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