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The Boylans American Journey to Build Liberty Corner, Pluckemin and Bernardsville

The Boylans American Journey to Build Liberty Corner, Pluckemin and Bernardsville

Mr. Local History ProjectJun 9, 20259 min read

Views: 77 Are the Boylans and the Bullions the same family in Liberty Corner? Before Liberty Corner was Liberty Corner, it was Annins Corner AND we also found it named… Read More »The Boylans American Journey to Build Liberty Corner, Pluckemin…

Retrospective: Liberty Corner – History in the Cemetery

Retrospective: Liberty Corner – History in the Cemetery

Mr. Local History ProjectJun 3, 202511 min read

Views: 70 The Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church was founded in 1837 to serve the growing rural community in the Liberty Corner section of Bernards Township, New Jersey. Its adjacent cemetery,… Read More »Retrospective: Liberty Corner – History in the Cemetery

Franklin Corners and William Childs Williamsburg-esqe Vision

Franklin Corners and William Childs Williamsburg-esqe Vision

Brooks BetzMay 31, 20259 min read

Views: 6,302 Tucked in the northernmost section of Bernards Township, New Jersey, along the Passaic River lies a small historic district. If you drive through it, you’ll notice the area’s… Read More »Franklin Corners and William Childs Williamsburg-esqe Vision

Bernards Township Flag Needs Clarification

Bernards Township Flag Needs Clarification

Mr. Local History ProjectMay 31, 20255 min read

Views: 119 The Bernards Township flag, officially adopted in 1960 to commemorate the township’s bicentennial, was designed by resident James Fogelman. The flag features a simple yet meaningful design, quartered… Read More »Bernards Township Flag Needs Clarification

Annin Flag Day Banner Mr Local History Project

The American Flag & Flag Day Means Annin in Liberty Corner

Mr. Local History ProjectMay 30, 20258 min read

Views: 11,196 Did You Know?Flag Day is celebrated on June 14 to commemorate the adoption of the American flag by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777. The flag was… Read More »The American Flag & Flag Day Means Annin in…

Coffee House, Tavern, and History in Bernards Twp. Madisonville Village

Coffee House, Tavern, and History in Bernards Twp. Madisonville Village

Mr. Local History ProjectMay 30, 202511 min read

Views: 295 Coffee? We’re not serving coffee! So why call it a “Coffee House?” In the early 1800s, a “coffee house” was primarily a central gathering place for social, political,… Read More »Coffee House, Tavern, and History in Bernards Twp. Madisonville…

Think back to simple times. Grab an ice cream and forget about EVERYTHING!

Ice Cream History around the Somerset Hills

Mr. Local History ProjectMay 25, 20258 min read

Views: 4,957 July is National Ice Cream Month, so it’s time for Mr. Local History’s look back at the history, the good fun (and some “good humor”). The first official… Read More »Ice Cream History around the Somerset Hills

Lt. Austin Spencer – A Basking Ridge MIA Story

Lt. Austin Spencer – A Basking Ridge MIA Story

Mr. Local History ProjectMay 23, 20256 min read

Views: 204 This story came about after the Mr. Local History Project researchers prepared research on Bernards Township developments in the 20th century. Many residents started asking about the Spencer… Read More »Lt. Austin Spencer – A Basking Ridge MIA Story

Memorial Day Tribute

Memorial Day Tribute

Mr. Local History ProjectMay 20, 20252 min read

Views: 306 Honoring those we’ve lost and those veterans who have served. 2025 Bernards Township Parade updates are below the tribute video. Soldiers showcased in the video who have given… Read More »Memorial Day Tribute

Quicklinks – History From Your Town

Quicklinks – History From Your Town

Mr. Local History ProjectApr 29, 20255 min read

Views: 1,970 Want a quick way to search for articles about the history of one of the towns we cover? The Mr. Local History Project has created a few quick… Read More »Quicklinks – History From Your Town

PREVIEW: John Placko – A Basking Ridge Icon

PREVIEW: John Placko – A Basking Ridge Icon

Mr. Local History ProjectApr 24, 202510 min read

Views: 302 SUBSCRIBER PREVIEW: If you signed up for our alerts, we’re releasing this story as a preview as we’re hoping you, or other people will read and share additional… Read More »PREVIEW: John Placko – A Basking Ridge Icon

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

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

Mr. Local History ProjectApr 16, 20259 min read

Views: 757 Remembering Bill Hine – the Pope of Basking Ridge Every once in a while, we come across a human interest story that’s so much more than history; we… Read More »The Pope of Basking Ridge – Bill Hine’s Presence…

Jersey’s Jared Isaacman – Ridge Dropout Billionaire Astronaut NASA Dream Job Dashed

Jersey’s Jared Isaacman – Ridge Dropout Billionaire Astronaut NASA Dream Job Dashed

Brooks BetzApr 8, 202516 min read

Views: 13,867 JARED IN THE NEWS: May 31, 2025 April 8, 2025 – Confirmation hearing Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:00 am to confirm President Donald J. Trump’s nomination of… Read More »Jersey’s Jared Isaacman – Ridge Dropout Billionaire Astronaut NASA…

The Charter of Bernardston aka celebrating Charter Day- Mr. Local History Archive #mrlocalhistory #BTCharterday

Retrospective: The History Behind Bernards Township Charter Day & That Charter

Mr. Local History ProjectApr 5, 20253 min read

Views: 4,875 Why We Celebrate Bernards Township Charter Day The first Charter Day street fair celebration in Bernards Township was held on Saturday, May 20, 1995. The event started at… Read More »Retrospective: The History Behind Bernards Township Charter Day &…

2025 Bernards Township Charter Day Streetfair Memories

2025 Bernards Township Charter Day Streetfair Memories

Mr. Local History ProjectApr 5, 20254 min read

Views: 679 #btchartday is ON! Rain or Shine Weather Forecast Stop by the Mr. Local History Booth #89 on Henry Street Just outside the Washington House Side Entrance Watch the… Read More »2025 Bernards Township Charter Day Streetfair Memories

Basking Ridge’s Spencer Road is Important to Mr. Local History Too

Basking Ridge’s Spencer Road is Important to Mr. Local History Too

Mr. Local History ProjectMar 30, 20256 min read

Views: 824 It’s always fun to hear how a story becomes a story for us. In fact, there’s always a story about a new story. History is a bit like… Read More »Basking Ridge’s Spencer Road is Important to Mr. Local…

The Washington House- A Basking Ridge Icon

The Washington House- A Basking Ridge Icon

Mr. Local History ProjectMar 30, 20254 min read

Views: 5,372 New Jersey Historical Wooden Keepsake Collection Welcomes the 1871 Washington House The iconic Washington House in Basking Ridge Village has a rich history dating back to 1871. At… Read More »The Washington House- A Basking Ridge Icon

‘Beautiful Bernards’ Honors Bernards Township History and Community

‘Beautiful Bernards’ Honors Bernards Township History and Community

Mr. Local History ProjectMar 26, 20254 min read

Views: 3,215 “Beautiful Bernards” is a perfect example of “sharing local history with a social twist!” Mr. Local History Project’s mission – the red and gold have a tie to… Read More »‘Beautiful Bernards’ Honors Bernards Township History and Community

Project Local History Ambassador Flags for Students

Project Local History Ambassador Flags for Students

Mr. Local History ProjectMar 17, 20253 min read

Views: 3,349 UPDATE: May 2025 Connecting Bernards Township students to their local history, the Mr. Local History Project kicked off its 3rd year of our Project Local History Ambassador program… Read More »Project Local History Ambassador Flags for Students

History:The Great Wall of Bernards Township & How Many Stones Contest

History:The Great Wall of Bernards Township & How Many Stones Contest

Mr. Local History ProjectMar 12, 20255 min read

Views: 676 Join the quest to answer the question:How many stones make up the Great Wall of Basking Ridge around the Bernards Township Municipal Complex? Follow along…… As with all… Read More »History:The Great Wall of Bernards Township & How Many…

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