Brooks Betz

That Historic Sand Pit in Basking Ridge, New Jersey

It's been discussed over the years in hushed circles at Brush's Deli. It has been described as a racing playground,…

4 years ago

The Bernardsville Basking Ridge Speedway of 1907

PREVIEW READ: Mr. Local History took a ride down Washington Avenue in Bernardsville & Basking Ridge as we uncovered a…

4 years ago

A Real Liberty Pole in Liberty Corner, New Jersey

New Jersey has a rich history, way before the founding of the country. As one of the original 13 colonies,…

4 years ago

Retrospective: The Vote That Killed the Basking Ridge Historic District

Retrospective: As with all Mr. Local History retrospectives, we often update the post when we learn stories and are sent…

4 years ago

Program Pilot: Local History Games/Puzzles

What better way to share New Jersey's local history then with games. In an effort to create a fun and…

4 years ago

2021 Year In Review – Mr. Local History’s Top 10 Stories

For your consideration...... Late December and early January are great times to reflect on the year passed and stories that…

4 years ago

Deep Dive: Krug’s Tavern – Preserving Newark’s History

The Mr. Local History Project (MLH) has been preserving and promoting Jersey's local history since the non-profit was established in…

4 years ago

Tis the Season – Two Trees that Will Warm Your Heart

What better way to give back to our hometown then to give not just one, but TWO trees to the…

4 years ago

Retrospective: Winter as a Kid on Cranford’s Rahway River

Childhood Winters in Cranford, New Jersey Or as I like to say "Memories from the Frozen Venice of New Jersey."…

4 years ago

Retrospective: Winter as a Kid on Westfield’s Mindowaskin Pond

One of the best memories growing up in Westfield, New Jersey, was winter skating on an iconic pond that sat…

4 years ago

Join Mr. Local History for Somerset County’s History Weekend Oct 9-10, 2021

Join Mr. Local History as we partner with Somerset County's Boudinot Southard Ross Farm in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. The…

4 years ago

Sandwiches Invented in New Jersey

While watching an old Man vs. Food Nation episode, food critic and comedian Adam Richman showed some awesome sandwiches from…

4 years ago

Is it Bernard or Bernards? Hummm

The Mr. Local History project often digs into multiple archives looking for evidence of the areas collective past. But this…

4 years ago

History of The Official Bernards Township Flag

Bernards Township has an impressive history that dates back to the early 1600s. The Mr. Local History Project started investigating…

4 years ago

Pari Mandalapu Chosen 2021 Ridge High School Mr Local History Scholarship Winner

Ridge High School senior Pari Mandalapu is the recipient of the 2021 Mr. Local History Project Scholarship for Community Service…

4 years ago

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