Ongoing historical research on a variety of topics.
Views: 2,892 The MLHP has loved researching historic places around New Jersey. The history of the Irish coming to New Jersey is a story of Ireland’s fight for survival and opportunity. The Irish migration to New Jersey is part of… Read More »Irish in New Jersey & Two Newark Irish Pubs
Views: 1,187 A Few Questions for Bernardsville, New Jersey Locals As our MLH team was researching a story, often another cool interesting story pops up. Sometimes we find the answer, sometimes we don’t. This is one of those stories. Bernardsville… Read More »Freddy’s Tavern – Who Was Frederick “Freddy” T. Fasbuc?
Views: 2,954 UPDATE: MLH suggests you view this story from a large-screen device, as documents are embedded into the story using a PDF viewer. If you use a smartphone, you must download the documents to view them. Also, the MLHP… Read More »TEAR DOWN ALERT UPDATE: Bernardsville’s Boylan House
Views: 12,063 Arcadia Publishing is America’s largest publisher of regional and local history books. Do you have an excellent idea for a history book and want to become an author? Arcadia has a proven process for getting your idea compiled,… Read More »Getting Published – Making an Arcadia Local History Book
Views: 4,727 If you live in New Jersey, you can’t but help falling over history. Since the early days of the founding of our country, Paterson, New Jersey has been in the discussion. After winning our independence, America was forced… Read More »Paterson’s Awesome History
Views: 5,911 There are all kinds of interpretations of the term “Seven Wonders of the World,” including mother nature’s wonders, man-made wonders, modern wonders, and historical wonders. We introduce the “Seven New Jersey Historic Wonders of the World.” Our staff… Read More »Seven Historic Wonders of the World from New Jersey
Views: 1,535 The Mr. Local History Project is proud to announce that the board has accepted The White Manna Hamburger diner stand in Hackensack, New Jersey to be included in the New Jersey Historic Wooden Keepsake collection made by the… Read More »Hackensack’s Historic White Manna Honored With Miniature Wooden Collectible
Views: 4,161 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
Views: 3,295 Starting in 1836 in Paterson, New Jersey, Samuel Colt’s revolver is one of the 10 most influential inventions EVER produced. The Colt Paterson revolver was the first practical revolving-cylinder handgun, and it was made in Paterson, New Jersey. For years,… Read More »Col. Samuel Colt Got His Start in Paterson, New Jersey
Views: 1,415 Color Our Bernardsville Centennial Emblem and Enter for a Chance to Win Prizes 2024 brings the honor of celebrating the 100th anniversary of the official founding of Bernardsville, New Jersey. Here’s a fun opportunity to bring your kids… Read More »Coloring Contest: Bernardsville Centennial
Views: 3,182 The Mr. Local History Project looks back at the top 25 researched stories posted for the year. This year was a funny twist as readers around the world wanted to know a few classic sayings about the cold.… Read More »2023 Mr. Local History Project Top 25 Stories
Views: 2,482 One thing is for sure: You can guarantee that each of these businesses in New Jersey will have lines out the door and down the block every Christmas Eve. Most are also “CASH ONLY,” so make sure you… Read More »Jersey Businesses That Have A Line Out the Door Every Christmas Eve
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.
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.
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.
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.
Views: 1,714 Less than half a mile down Green Brook Road in Green Brook, New Jersey, sits a sizable but inconspicuous old house. This house is known locally as the Dr. John Vermeule House or the Vermeule House (pronounced Ver-Mule).… Read More »Different Owners, Changing Times…Vermeule House in Green Brook Remains
Views: 1,683 Plans for New Jersey’s 250th Anniversary include Somerset County Going Big to Financially Back Local History in Central New Jersey 2026 will mark 250 years of American Independence and Somerset County is gearing up to participate in the national celebration. And… Read More »Somerset County is Reving Up History for Nations 250th Anniversary in 2026