Bernards Township Research

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 the ultimate… Read More »Memorial Day Tribute

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 searches to… Read More »Quicklinks – History From Your Town

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 photos or… Read More »PREVIEW: John Placko – A Basking Ridge Icon

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 must tell… Read More »The Pope of Basking Ridge – Bill Hine’s Presence…

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

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 10 am… Read More »Retrospective: The History Behind Bernards Township Charter Day &…

#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 South Finley… Read More »2025 Bernards Township Charter Day Streetfair Memories

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 sewing…. when… Read More »Basking Ridge’s Spencer Road is Important to Mr. Local…

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 almost 150… Read More »The Washington House- A Basking Ridge Icon

“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 Bernards Township… Read More »‘Beautiful Bernards’ Honors Bernards Township History and Community

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 for 5th-grade… Read More »Project Local History Ambassador Flags for Students

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 Mr. Local… Read More »History:The Great Wall of Bernards Township & How Many…

UPDATE: March 12, 2025 –A few researchers at the Mr. Local History Project are looking for a few Chinese and Indian residents interested in tracing the roots of these two… Read More »Bernards Township Origins

Release Party: March 1, 2025 Celebrating the rich history of the Kennedy Martin Stelle Farmstead, this iconic Basking Ridge farm is honored with this beautiful wooden hand-painted collectible as part… Read More »KMS Farmstead in Basking Ridge Honored with Painted Wooden…

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… Read More »Basking Ridge Town Center Live Video

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… Read More »The Exclusive New Jersey Historic Wooden Village Keepsake Collection

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… Read More »Keepsakes: Treasuring Basking Ridge New Jersey Historic Icons

The town of Basking Ridge, New Jersey, welcomes its 100th anniversary Christmas Eve Sing on The Town Green at 7pm on Dec. 24, 2023. The town’s residents, friends, and guests gather to sing traditional carols and celebrate local history, documented…

The town of Basking Ridge, New Jersey, welcomes its 100th anniversary Christmas Eve Sing on The Town Green at 7pm on Dec. 24, 2023. The town’s residents, friends, and guests gather to sing traditional carols and celebrate local history, documented…

How’s life in Basking Ridge? Click the play button to take a live look at downtown Basking Ridge. Signature downtown village events to check in on:Saturday, May 17, 2025 – 12:00… Read More »Basking Ridge Town Center Livestream