History
Ongoing historical research on a variety of topics.
Retrospective: President James Monroe Had Ties to Basking Ridge
Views: 7,703 James Monroe was an American statesman, lawyer, diplomat, and “Founding Father” who served as the fifth president of the United States from 1817 to 1825. A member of the Democratic-Republican Party, Monroe was the last president of the… Read More »Retrospective: President James Monroe Had Ties to Basking Ridge
Looking Back – Werring Chevrolet-Olds in Basking Ridge
Views: 6,338 For many the downtown village of Basking Ridge is a bucolic vision of a Rockwell American town. Dotted with small shops, churches, and eateries, you don’t have to travel back in time too far when one of the… Read More »Looking Back – Werring Chevrolet-Olds in Basking Ridge
Why is Basking Ridge Called the Red Devils and Why are They Green?
Views: 8,310 The Mr. Local History project got a request the other day asking why is the Ridge High School sports program called the Red Devils and why are they using the color green? It’s a history thing. Lets take… Read More »Why is Basking Ridge Called the Red Devils and Why are They Green?
100th Anniversary Honors Women’s Right to Vote in New Jersey
Views: 3,584 In recognition of the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in the U.S., and the ratification of the 19th amendment guaranteeing all American women the right to vote, the Mr Local History project recognizes this great accomplishment in American History.… Read More »100th Anniversary Honors Women’s Right to Vote in New Jersey
They Stayed In Basking Ridge
Views: 15,765 In a sleepy little section in the northern end of Bernards Township lies the Olde Mill Inn. Once just a tiny restaurant and former grain house barn, it has become a quiet getaway for Hollywood elite and social… Read More »They Stayed In Basking Ridge
2019 – Local History in Pictures
Views: 2,326 As 2019 comes to a close here in the Somerset Hills, now’s the best time to take a look back at all the fun events, activities, posts, and images for 2019. While not in images, our biggest event… Read More »2019 – Local History in Pictures
Bishop Edmund S. Janes – Father of the Bernardsville Mountain
Views: 11,333 Before we get started: The Methodist Church in the United States is 94% white, 92% third-generation American, 60% married, 69% believe in God, 42% attend church weekly, and 62% believe in hell. Several attempts were made in the… Read More »Bishop Edmund S. Janes – Father of the Bernardsville Mountain
“June in December” Tree Honors June Kennedy at Festival of Trees in Basking Ridge
Views: 2,937 The Mr. Local History Project honors the former Bernards Township’s historian June Kennedy showcasing our “June in December” tree honoring her dedication to community and local history. The Festival of Trees is an indoor exhibit of decorated Christmas… Read More »“June in December” Tree Honors June Kennedy at Festival of Trees in Basking Ridge
Historic Sites in Somerset Hills
Views: 5,891 Do you know all of the historic sites on our state and national registers here in the Somerset Hills? Well now you have a source of historic sites in the Somersest Hills! And we threw in the rest… Read More »Historic Sites in Somerset Hills
Bernards Township Appoints Mr. Local History as Official Historian
Views: 7,031 As we’ve been focusing on preserving and promoting local history, out of left field comes one of my most humbling honors when the Bernards Township Committee on October 29, 2019 passed a resolution appointing him as the official… Read More »Bernards Township Appoints Mr. Local History as Official Historian
Family Fun and Tree Lighting Dec. 7
Views: 3,699 Join friends and family with the Mr. Local History families for an afternoon that will put you in the holiday spirit. It’s the 6th Annual Winter Market and Tree Lighting in the Basking Ridge village. The entire event… Read More »Family Fun and Tree Lighting Dec. 7
Ghosts & The NYC Subway Underground
Views: 2,765 Join the Mr. Local History gang as we venture out on our fist tour, the NYC Subway Underground Tour. Will be going in January 2020. Sign up and we’ll email you the date and time. Subscribe * indicates… Read More »Ghosts & The NYC Subway Underground