The Mr. Local History Project is researching the thesis that another house, known as Stirling Manor in Basking Ridge, was…
Some called him William, others called him General. Some even called him Lord Stirling. Whatever you called him, William Alexander,…
Is William Alexander, aka The Earl & Lord of Stirling, Basking Ridge's Most Famous Resident? Our researchers think so. Let's…
Elias Boudinot and Richard Stockton - American patriots and family. Source: AI Suppose you have the chance to visit Basking…
Featured individuals include longtime resident and historian Ruth Thomson (with ties to the Peapack-Gladstone area) and her son, Barry Thomson, along with…
It's the 4th of July, and that means community canoe races in Cranford, New Jersey. Come witness a historic event…
Biography Bio courtesy of the Save Ellis Island Foundation, Gladstone, New Jersey Ruth was an octogenarian who lived in historic Gladstone,…
Researching Local History with Maps As a historian, I believe maps are one of the greatest sources of information, capturing…
The entrance of Fairview Cemetery, which was purchased, was known in those days as “Mount Pleasant”. Being raised in Westfield…
April 14th is National Garden Day, so make sure you get out there and enjoy our Garden State's beauty (and…
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