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America’s 250th Anniversary is Coming – Looking Back at the Bicentennial… Jersey Style
Views: 2,610 It’s hard to believe that in 2026, the United States will be celebrating its 250th anniversary. That means it’s also been 50 years since the Bicentennial, and hopefully, almost everyone remembers that one. As this researcher was just… Read More »America’s 250th Anniversary is Coming – Looking Back at the Bicentennial… Jersey Style
Basking Ridge Town Center Live Camera Feed on the Greene
Views: 871 How’s life in Basking Ridge? Click the play button to take a live look at downtown Basking Ridge. Check in for a view! 2025 ScheduleSaturday, May 17, 2025 – 11:30 am -6 pm – Basking Ridge Charter DayMon, May… Read More »Basking Ridge Town Center Live Camera Feed on the Greene
There’s a lot of History in These 100+ Jersey Dive Bars
Views: 6,178 The term “dive bar” originated in the United States in the 1880s and was initially used as a derogatory term. It referred to drinking establishments often located in basements or below street level, where patrons would “dive” down into the… Read More »There’s a lot of History in These 100+ Jersey Dive Bars
The Exclusive New Jersey Historic Wooden Village Keepsake Collection
Views: 14,319 The MLH Project is proud to be the exclusive reseller of the New Jersey Historic Wooden Keepsake Collection, created by the world-famous Cat’s Meow Village. Made in the USA!!! The New Jersey Historic Wooden Keepsake Village Collection The… Read More »The Exclusive New Jersey Historic Wooden Village Keepsake Collection
Collectible: Preserving Jersey Music History – Asbury Park’s Stone Pony
Views: 4,755 UPDATE:It’s HERE! The Cat’s Meow Village and Mr. Local History honors Asbury Park’s Stone Pony, joining the New Jersey Historic Village collection, now over forty keepsakes. Join the Party! Our Assumptions Were Correct…. Our assumptions were correct, and… Read More »Collectible: Preserving Jersey Music History – Asbury Park’s Stone Pony
Newark’s Branch Brook Park Has More Than Any Other
Views: 3,081 Every time our researchers come up with a Jersey history topic, it can come from a very simple premise. This is one of those stories. After hearing about the Cherry Blossom festival in Newark and all places, we… Read More »Newark’s Branch Brook Park Has More Than Any Other
Warren was Bernards Township Then March 5, 1806 Happened
Views: 2,944 Bridgewater was chartered in 1749, and Bernards Township was chartered in 1760. After the Revolutionary War, no Royal Charters were issued, so you had to incorporate through a vote in the New Jersey legislature after submitting a petition… Read More »Warren was Bernards Township Then March 5, 1806 Happened
George Washington’s Society of the Cincinnati Medal Sells for $5,300,000
Views: 5,962 The Society of the Cincinnati was founded in 1783 by officers of the Continental Army and their French counterparts after the American Revolution. Its purpose was to promote the ideals of liberty, democracy, and friendship, ensuring that the… Read More »George Washington’s Society of the Cincinnati Medal Sells for $5,300,000
Wearing Lost Jersey Local History Newark Collection
Views: 1,220 Mr Local History loves history with a social twist. In fact, it’s our motto! So we thought how fun it would be to share some of the most loved Newark, New Jersey businesses and famous history. We started… Read More »Wearing Lost Jersey Local History Newark Collection
Top 10 Most Historic Businesses in the Somerset Hills, New Jersey
Views: 24,851 Whether you’re a banker, national political figure, CEO, or farmer, the Somerset Hills has provided commercial opportunities for centuries. From C. Ledyard Blair and Jackie Kennedy to Secretary of State Cyrus Vance and Charles Pfizer, the Somerset Hills… Read More »Top 10 Most Historic Businesses in the Somerset Hills, New Jersey
President’s Letter – 2024 Year in Review
Views: 4,577 Our Mr. Local History Project Mission: To preserve and promote New Jersey’s local history with a social twist, as we are always looking to find new, fun ways to share stories about the great history of New Jersey.… Read More »President’s Letter – 2024 Year in Review
Mr. Local History Project’s Top 25 Stories for 2024
Views: 1,103 The Mr. Local History Project looks back at the top 25 researched stories posted for the year 2024. This year was a funny twist as readers worldwide again wanted to know a few classic sayings about the cold.… Read More »Mr. Local History Project’s Top 25 Stories for 2024
Treasuring Basking Ridge New Jersey Historic Icons – The Cat’s Meow
Views: 1,170 Nine pieces of custom art on wood honor Bernards Township’s history. Start your collection of these beautiful, limited edition keepsakes. The Governor of New Jersey’s Historic Village has been working with Bernards Township historians to help preserve and… Read More »Treasuring Basking Ridge New Jersey Historic Icons – The Cat’s Meow
Keepsakes: Preserving Westfield New Jersey history is a Treasure
Views: 1,619 Congratulations to the Westfield Fire Department as Westfield celebrates the 150th year. 150th Anniversary of the Westfield Fire Department with a parade and community festival on Saturday, June 21, 2025: New Westfield Cat’s Meow Collectibles The Governor of New Jersey’s… Read More »Keepsakes: Preserving Westfield New Jersey history is a Treasure