Mr. Local History Project

Top 10 Most Historic Businesses in the Somerset Hills, New Jersey

Whether you're a banker, national political figure, CEO, or farmer, the Somerset Hills has provided commercial opportunities for centuries. From…

6 months ago

Keepsakes: Preserving Cranford New Jersey’s History With Art on Wood

Honoring Cranford, New Jersey's history with five historic wooden collectibles Keepsake collectibles honor the Cranford Hotel, Cranford High School, the…

6 months ago

President’s Letter – 2024 Year in Review

Our Mr. Local History Project Mission: To preserve and promote New Jersey's local history with a social twist, as we…

6 months ago

Mr. Local History Project’s Top 25 Stories for 2024

The Mr. Local History Project looks back at the top 25 researched stories posted for the year 2024. This year…

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NOW SAVED – The EggOmat in Warren Township, New Jersey

UPDATE: May 25, 2025 - After decades sitting in a rubble pile behind Warren's DPW, the iconic and sole surviving…

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Keepsakes: Treasuring Basking Ridge New Jersey Historic Icons

Nine pieces of custom art on wood honor Bernards Township's history. Start your collection of these beautiful, limited edition keepsakes.…

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Live Stream 2024 UPDATE – Basking Ridge Community Sing On the Green

The town of Basking Ridge, New Jersey, welcomes its 100th anniversary Christmas Eve Sing on The Town Green at 7pm…

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Keepsakes: Preserving Westfield New Jersey history is a Treasure

Check the latest Westfield collection piece availability - Click Here The Governor of New Jersey's Historic Village has been working…

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VOTE for Jersey’s #1 Pizza Place

Many critics say New Jersey might have the best pizza places in America. Being from New Jersey, we can't disagree.…

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Keepsake: Wildwood Arrives to NJ Historic Wooden Village Collection

Ahhhhhhhh......those Wildwood Days are ready to enjoy in your home!A monumental new keepsake collectible from the Mr. Local History Project.…

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Wearing Lost Jersey Businesses is Fun History

Mr Local History loves history with a social twist. In fact, it's our motto! So we thought how fun it…

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Keepsake: Bernardsville’s Olcott School Part of NJ Keepsake Collection

Olcott School Keepsake Official Launch Party: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 Bernardsville's Olcott school opened in 1905, serving both Basking Ridge…

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Why Your Donation Matters

is NOW It's called Giving Tuesday and comes after Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. But "Giving…

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Mr. Local History Motorsports Special Edition Magazine – Free!

Get all this great Jersey Motorsports History - Free Over the last few years, researchers at the Mr. Local History…

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Jersey’s Holiday Tradition – Basking Ridge Christmas Eve Community Sing

The town of Basking Ridge, New Jersey, welcomes its 100th anniversary Christmas Eve Sing on The Town Green at 7pm…

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