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Lord Stirling Archaeological Field Study Update
Views: 105 For more than 250 years, one of colonial New Jersey’s greatest mysteries has rested quietly beneath the fields of Basking Ridge. Known as “The Buildings” by local residents, Lord Stirling’s magnificent estate was once considered among the grandest…
Looking Back at Train Stations Along the Peapack Gladstone Line
Views: 1,091 Stations in the News Railroad service into the Somerset Hills began in 1872 when the Passaic Valley and Peapack Railroad opened a new line running west from Summit into northern Somerset County. The original route established stations at…
America’s Grandest Estate in Basking Ridge Archaeological Dig Continues
Views: 116 As New Jersey commemorates the 250th anniversary of the American experience, the archaeological work at Lord Stirling Manor represents one of Somerset County’s most significant contributions to the America 250 effort. By uncovering the physical remains of William…
Remembering Gun and Rod Clubs Around Schley Mountain in the Somerset Hills
Views: 755 From Rev War Soldiers to Gliders to Gun & Rod Clubs: The Transition on Schley Mountain There is no well-documented evidence of a formal, dedicated police or public shooting range in the “The Hills” development itself. But we’re…
The Great Swamp: Ice Age, Melting, Airports, Swampers, Raptors, Fireworks & Horror Tales
Views: 629 At first glance, the Great Swamp seems peaceful, a quiet stretch of reeds, willows, and winding creeks lying between Basking Ridge, Harding, and Chatham. Yet beneath its still surface lies a story that spans thousands of years, from…
Stirling Manor – The 13 Colonies’ Most Prestigious Home was in Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Views: 2,543 Is William Alexander, aka The Earl & Lord of Stirling, Basking Ridge’s Most Famous Resident? Our researchers think so. Let’s see if we can answer that question. William Alexander (1726 – Jan 15, 1783) was the son of…
Saving the Great Swamp- The Fight to Defeat the Jetport – Filmmaker Scott Morris
Views: 5,681 DID YOU KNOW OVER A DOZEN JERSEY TOWNS WERE ALMOST LOST to a super-regional airport in the 1960s? The concept of an airport, which started at 10,000 acres, ballooned to 25,000–30,000 acres, affecting over 45 square miles in Somerset…
That Historic Sand Pit in Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Views: 7,538 It’s been discussed over the years in hushed circles at Brush’s Deli. It has been described as a racing playground, a car junkyard, and a kids’ playground over the decades. Now it’s time to tell what happened to…
Documenting the Ridge High School Sailing Program
Views: 176 This post is part of a series in which the Mr. Local History Project will document what we believe are the early stages of a new varsity sport across the state. We plan to meet with the New…
Meet (Sir) Francis Bernard, Esq. – New Jersey’s Royal Governor
Views: 13,502 Our curiosity started with a round-table discussion: Who is Francis Bernard, and should there be a statue to recognize his service to New Jersey? Read the story and tell us what you think at the end. It is…
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