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Herb Patullo – Bound Brook’s Ultimate History Legend

Artist rendering. Have you ever visited the Chimney Rock in Bridgewater? If so, you must meet Herb Patullo and his…

7 days ago

The American Flag & Flag Day Means Annin in Liberty Corner

Did You Know?Flag Day is celebrated on June 14 to commemorate the adoption of the American flag by the Continental…

2 weeks ago

Ice Cream History around the Somerset Hills

July is National Ice Cream Month, so it's time for Mr. Local History's look back at the history, the good…

3 weeks ago

Somerville Bike Race – Oldest Race in America & a Jersey Memorial Day Staple

It's the oldest cycling race in America - right in Somerville, New Jersey, every Memorial Day for 85 years! It's…

3 weeks ago

America’s Oldest Nudist Colony is in Liberty Corner, New Jersey

Above Image: William (Bill) Meyer, Sky Farm founder, seen here tilling the field.....naked, of course, at Sky Farm in Liberty…

3 weeks ago

Memorial Day Tribute

Honoring those we've lost and those veterans who have served. 2025 Bernards Township Parade updates are below the tribute video.…

3 weeks ago

History: ‘Down the Shore Everything’s Alright’ Collectibles

Yep, we said it..... sha la la la la la down the shore everything's alright. Put some of the Jersey…

3 months ago

Gotta Love the Irish in Jersey – The History and All the Parades

Quick History - Irish Immigration to New Jersey By the mid-19th century, Irish immigration from Ireland to the United States…

3 months ago

Mr. Local History 2025 Spring Magazine Vol 7. Issue 1

FREE - Mr. Local History Holiday Spring 2025 Magazine - Click Here Spring Vol.7 Issue 1 2025 Edition —Join the…

3 months ago

Cranford Canoe Club – Honoring the History

UPDATE: The Mr. Local History Project is determining interest in nominating the Cranford Canoe Club to the New Jersey Historic…

4 months ago

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