Ongoing historical research on a variety of topics.
Views: 16,866 Is William Alexander, aka The Earl & Lord of Stirling, Basking Ridge’s Most Famous Resident? Our researchers think so. Let’s see if we can answer that question. William Alexander (1726 – Jan 15, 1783) was the son of… Read More »Lord Stirling- Basking Ridge’s Most Famous Resident
Views: 15,536 General Washington, the Continental Army, and General Lord Stirling of Basking Ridge drew inspiration from history and created a sophisticated communications network to track the British movement. They were called the “Beacons.” We start off with a classic… Read More »Lord Stirling’s Rev War Beacon Signal Towers
Views: 18,405 Boy, this has turned into an obsession. We keep digging and finding more racetracks that were once part of New Jersey motorsports history! The Mr. Local History Project is a non-profit organization that picks up on great local… Read More »Lost New Jersey Racetracks Mapping Project
Views: 6,222 Based at his home studio in Bernardsville, Harry Robinson, a professional structural engineer, is an artist sculptor who changed the landscapes of outdoor spaces across the county. A former zeppelin pilot in the Air Force and Maplewood, New… Read More »Harry Robinson – A Look at His Wooden Sculptures around Somerset Hills
Views: 3,039 COMMUNITY PROJECT – 2020 just keeps on giving. Our team was looking to create a great community tree for the 2020 Festival of Trees over at the Environmental Community Center in Basking Ridge – CANCELLED DUE TO COVID!… Read More »Come Make a Wish: Community Wish Tree for the Holiday Season
Views: 7,338 It’s strange how you can walk back and forth a hundred times and never notice something, and then one day, you slow down and become mindful. I had that experience the other day as I walked past the… Read More »A Tribute in Bronze – Millicent Fenwick
Views: 1,797 The holidays are going to be historic AGAIN as we all deal with the Covid 19 pandemic. But we move on! Join us as we share all the best that our local community has to offer. Cover The… Read More »Mr. Local History Releases Winter Magazine Vol.2 Issue 4 – The Holiday Issue
Views: 4,546 DID YOU KNOW OVER A DOZEN JERSEY TOWNS WERE ALMOST LOST TO A super-regional airport in THE 1960S? The concept, which started at 10,000 acres, ballooned to up to 25,000–30,000 acres, impacting over 45 square miles in Somerset and Morris… Read More »Filmmaker Scott Morris Discusses Saving the Great Swamp- The Fight to Defeat the Jetport
Views: 7,254 It’s time to grab your smartphone and head outdoors for a new adventure for history buffs. The Mr. Local History Project has been traveling all over northern Somerset County trying to locate some of the most obvious and… Read More »The Mr. Local History Historic Marker Scavenger Hunt
Views: 3,512 The Mr. Local History Project has partnered with eBay for Charity to offer unique local items online to our audience where proceeds go towards our mission and operating expenses. Donations are the lifeblood of any charity and the… Read More »Mr. Local History Project Charity Auction 2023 – Historic Local Items
Views: 6,665 Listen in as we welcome award-winning journalist and Walking Dead actor Matt Ryan, along with filmmaker Will Cook, as they share the creation of their film HAUNTED ROOTS, “The Haunt of New Jersey’s Devil Tree and a… Read More »Haunted Roots – The Horror Tale of the Devil Tree in Central New Jersey
Views: 20,478 UPDATE:FS2 is carrying America’s Day at the Races today (Sat, Oct 18, 2025) from 12:00–6:00 pm ET, which includes coverage from Far Hills. First post at Far Hills is 12:50 pm ET What’s in a name? Some call… Read More »Far Hills Race Meeting is Real Social Jersey History
Views: 3,834 It’s in the news again. School district consolidation across New Jersey. We have a question of the day that ties back to our initial Somerset Hills days when there was only Bernards and Bedminster (pre-1920s). Called Sweeney’s “Path… Read More »Should the School Districts in the Somerset Hills Consolidate?
The 12-acre locale in Far Hills, New Jersey, known as the J. Malcolm Belcher Fairgrounds, holds a significant place in local history. Named after James Malcolm Belcher, former mayor, WWII veteran, and influential community figure, the area now serves as a host venue for various annual events, and embodies rich historical connection, dating back beyond the town’s formation in 1921.
Views: 1,504 Vol. 2 Issue 3 – Fall 2020 – COVER: In the quite town of Basking Ridge in Somerset County, New Jersey, the Mr. Local History Project uncovered a heartwarming story about one of the first black pilots in… Read More »Mr. Local History 2020 Fall Magazine Vol 2. Issue 3