History
Ongoing historical research on a variety of topics.
Mr. Local History 2024 Holiday Magazine Vol 6. Issue 4
Views: 1,554 The holiday season in New Jersey is one of the most magical seasons of the year. Our annual holiday edition takes the board of trustees on a journey to tell the history of events and history from our… Read More »Mr. Local History 2024 Holiday Magazine Vol 6. Issue 4
Lost Motorsport Board Tracks Across America – Mapping Them All
Views: 3,764 As a huge motorsports fan, this topic came up with a few of our researchers who can’t let it go! While the Mr. Local History Project normally focuses on New Jersey history, they had to discover more once… Read More »Lost Motorsport Board Tracks Across America – Mapping Them All
Basking Ridge Town Center Live Cam – Come for a Virtual Visit
Views: 7,673 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
Arthur’s Tavern and a New Jersey Restaurant Dynasty
Views: 3,925 Do you know how Arthur’s Tavern got its name? Meet Arthur….. Arthur McGreevy. Meet Arthur McGreevy Arthur was born on Dec. 6, 1927, in Orange, N.J., and lived most of his life in Morris Plains, N.J., before moving… Read More »Arthur’s Tavern and a New Jersey Restaurant Dynasty
Largest Antique Truck Collection in the World is in Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Views: 16,392 You wouldn’t think, but in a quiet suburb of New York City, a man has amassed what is often referred to as the largest collection of Mack and antique trucks in the world. We introduce you to the… Read More »Largest Antique Truck Collection in the World is in Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Keepsake: Basking Ridge Christmas Eve Caroling on the Green
Views: 9,531 The Governor of New Jersey’s Historic Keepsake Village has decreed that a new icon should be added to the New Jersey Historic Wooden Village Collection, expanding the exclusive set of New Jersey collectible icons. Introducing the “Winter and… Read More »Keepsake: Basking Ridge Christmas Eve Caroling on the Green
Mom & Pop Hardware Stores are Disappearing Across Jersey
Views: 1,945 We were reading a story on social media about a town losing its local hardware store after over 100 years of operation. The place you’d go to have a nice chat about local things and grab a bunch… Read More »Mom & Pop Hardware Stores are Disappearing Across Jersey
Our MLH Holiday Boutique is Open
Views: 4,084 We’ve been spending all year creating some of the most unique Jersey history gifts this holiday season. The Mr Local History Holiday Boutique is OPEN 24/7 and ready to spread history and cheer this holiday season. Give the… Read More »Our MLH Holiday Boutique is Open
Non-Consecutive Term Presidents: Jersey’s Grover Cleveland and Now Donald Trump
Views: 5,013 Presidents #22 and #24 and Now #45 and #47 – Only Two Presidents to Serve Non-Consecutive Terms. Here’s how four presidential elections went down. Grover Cleveland, a Democrat, defeated Republican James G. Blaine of Maine and became the… Read More »Non-Consecutive Term Presidents: Jersey’s Grover Cleveland and Now Donald Trump
Museums and Historical Societies Must Change or Die
Views: 12,947 Several museums are closing permanently, including the Rubin Museum of Art in New York City, the 9/11 Tribute Museum in New York City, and the Texas Civil War Museum. It’s funny how things work. Museums and historic sites… Read More »Museums and Historical Societies Must Change or Die
Wearing Lost Jersey Motorsports Icons is Fun History
Views: 2,501 Mr Local History loves history with a social twist. In fact, it’s our motto! So, we thought it would be fun to share some of the most beloved New Jersey businesses that have disappeared. We began researching and… Read More »Wearing Lost Jersey Motorsports Icons is Fun History
1928 – Woodbridge Speedway – World’s Fastest 1/2 Mile Track
Views: 3,911 This is a tale about auto racing legends of the early 1920s, known as daredevils and speed freaks, who traveled to a tiny new track built outside New York City in the small town of Woodbridge, New Jersey.… Read More »1928 – Woodbridge Speedway – World’s Fastest 1/2 Mile Track
Samuel Southard of Basking Ridge – A US Vice President
Views: 1,741 While researching the Southard family of Basking Ridge, New Jersey, we uncovered something we never knew about Samuel Southard. MLH believes Basking Ridge’s own Samuel Southard was the Vice President of the United States for over a year… Read More »Samuel Southard of Basking Ridge – A US Vice President