People

The famous and sometimes not-so-famous people and stories from the Mr. Local History Project researchers. Over 30 stories and counting.

Thanksgiving Proclamation Way Before Lincoln Did It -Thanks Jersey Guys

While history recognizes President Abraham Lincoln's Thanksgiving proclamation, many don't know that two New Jersey statesmen persuaded President George Washington…

4 weeks ago

Bill Beatty and the Hills Haunted Phareloch Castle

Tucked below the Hills on a quiet cul-de-sac in the Liberty Corner section of Bernards Township, New Jersey, sits a…

2 months ago

Lord Stirling’s Rev War Beacon Signal Towers

General Washington, the Continental Army, and General Lord Stirling of Basking Ridge drew inspiration from history and created a sophisticated…

2 months ago

Then & Now: Post 9/11-Somerset Hills Family Friends and Neighbors & Their Legacy

On September 11, 2001, we lost friends, family, neighbors, and loved ones in a tragedy that changed our nation forever.…

3 months ago

70+ Chris Christie Beach Memes Make You Laugh

70+ 60+ 50+ 40+ 40+ Classic Events and Yes Chris Christie - It just won't go away Christie on closed…

3 months ago

Basking Ridge’s Historic Rushmore 5 All Time

MLH Mini-Series: The Basking Ridge Rushmore 5 of All Time From left to right: William Alexander, Samuel Southard, William Annin,…

5 months ago

Basking Ridge’s Rushmore 5 of the Modern Era

MLH Mini-Series: The Basking Ridge Rushmore 5 of the Modern Era Meet John Packo, Bill Hine, Irwin Richardt, John Placko,…

5 months ago

The Pope of Basking Ridge – Bill Hine’s Presence Shined

Bill joins what we call the Basking Ridge Rushmore 5 of the modern era! They make BR what it is…

5 months ago

The Life of Irwin Richardt -The Patriot of Liberty Corner

Irwin joins what we call the Basking Ridge Rushmore 5 of the modern era! They make BR what it is…

5 months ago

John Placko – A Basking Ridge Icon

John joins what we call the Basking Ridge Rushmore 5 of the modern era! They make BR what it is…

5 months ago

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