Views: 7,657 How’s life in Basking Ridge? Check in on the Basking Ridge Town Greene from atop the Presbyterian Church. Signature downtown village events to check in on:Saturday, May 17, 2025 – 12:00 – 6 pm – Basking Ridge Charter Day… Read More »Basking Ridge Town Center Live Cam – Come for a Virtual Visit
Views: 8,038 On the clear crisp morning at 8:46 am on September 11, 2001, the first plane hit the North Tower, and our community was changed forever. Please take a moment to remember those 21 residents from Basking Ridge, Bernardsville,… Read More »#911neverforget in the Somerset Hills
Views: 5,929 Television executives have always known people have an obsession with true crime. It is quite possible that this obsession can trace its roots back to an unfortunate event that occurred in Somerset County. On the night of September… Read More »The Hall-Mills Murder: The Country’s First Sensationalized Trial
Views: 1,931 Going to the Olympics as a participant is a great accomplishment. Winning an Olympic medal is the pinnacle to some. With the 2024 Summer Olympics just around the corner, who from New Jersey is going, and who has… Read More »New Jersey’s Historic Olympians List – Who Will Shine in 2024?
Views: 2,085 Somerset County is well known for its significance during the Revolutionary War, but many may not be aware of its impact on World War I. In the early 20th Century, Raritan became the center of action for the… Read More »Raritan, NJ Was the Venue Officially Ending World War I
Views: 5,130 OK Jersey Burger Lovers, do you dare get on the Jersey Burger Trail and take the Burger Crawl Challenge? The Mr. Local History Project is sponsoring the first ever event that brings history and appetite together alongside some… Read More »Ultimate Jersey Burger Crawl Challenge on the Jersey Burger Trail
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How Awesome – We Just Got Your Submission….but now we need your help!
Don’t think you can’t make a difference because you can. The Mr. Local History Project is a 100% all volunteer organization. We give our time to share Jersey history with a social twist – and you have to admit we made this challenge with a social twist. Hope you picked up some history along the way.
We will be working on your crawl profile for the Wall of Fame shortly.
Make a donation below – but also consider a wooden keepsake. View the collection.
The Mr. Local History Project is a 501c3 all volunteer non-profit organization. We have two goals. One is to create an ongoing scholarship fund to present annually to a Senior High School recipient. The second is to promote local history and create programs with a social twist. Your pledge goes fully to support those two efforts.
Pledge Your Support – Help Preserve and Promote Our Collective Local History
Mr Local History also accepts Venmo – Just scan the QR code or find us under “Charity” @mrlocalhistory
Each year the Mr. Local History Project works with area high schools to make a unrestricted scholarship to a worthy senior. Please help us continue this annual tradition.
Regular Mail
For those who prefer traditional mail to make donations, mail to:
Mr. Local History Project Giving Campaign 184 W. Oak Street, Suite 101 Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Per IRS requirements, donations of $250 or more will be recognized with a receipt.
Mr Local History is a registered 501c3 non-profit organization recognized by the State of New Jersey and the IRS.
Views: 1,804 Delicious Heights Bedminster, New Jersey – Sunday October 1, 2023 3:30 – 5pm SIPPING THE SOMERSET HILLS: A HISTORY AND TASTINGS EVENT UPDATE: “It was a fantastic event. Do it again!” WHAT A GREAT EVENT! Great historic tavern,… Read More »Sipping The Somerset Hills – A History and Tasting Event
Views: 7,481 Wouldn’t it be great you could gather a bunch of locals from the area to tell stories of how it used to be in the area? Maybe you grew up here? Whether you’re a teller or a listener,… Read More »Elder Voices Roundtable is BACK
Views: 2,487 Again this year, we’re hoping that you will participate with the Mr. Local History Project and support #buyavetaburger is a grass- roots campaign that started years ago to bring and prepare food for formerly homeless veterans at the… Read More »‘Buy A Veteran a Burger’ Fundraiser For Our Lyons VA Veterans
Views: 1,501 The Bernards Township Committee passed Resolution #2023-0244 honoring Bernards Township Day of Community Service and Pride to be held across Bernards Township on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Resolution #2023-0244 Recognition of Mr. Local History Project’s” support of Bernards… Read More »Township Resolution Honors Bernards Township Day
Views: 4,899 2024 is the #bernardsville100 or #bernardsvillecentennial or #bernardsville1924-2024 and the Mr.Local History Project plans to study it, write about it, promote it, and yes honor it. Bernardsville, New Jersey is celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2024 with a… Read More »Crest and Art Honor Bernardsville’s Centennial History
Views: 5,346 #btchartday is ON! Rain or Shine Get ready for a fun filled street fair and festival on Saturday, May 18, 2024 in the Historic Basking Ridge Village. Weather Forecast Stop by the Mr. Local History Project Booth #91… Read More »2024 Bernards Township Charter Day Streetfair