Summer

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

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

America’s 250th Anniversary is Coming – Looking Back at the Bicentennial… Jersey Style

It's hard to believe that next year, America will be celebrating its 250th anniversary. That means it's also been 50…

4 months ago

There’s a lot of History in These 100+ Jersey Dive Bars

The term “dive bar” originated in the United States in the 1880s and was initially used as a derogatory term. It referred…

5 months ago

Collectible: Preserving Jersey Music History – Asbury Park’s Stone Pony

UPDATE:Official Stone Pony Collectible Launch Party - Tuesday, April 3, 2025 - Join the Party! Stone Pony Art on Wood…

5 months ago

Keepsake: Wildwood Arrives to NJ Historic Wooden Village Collection

Ahhhhhhhh......those Wildwood Days are ready to enjoy in your home!A monumental new keepsake collectible from the Mr. Local History Project.…

6 months ago

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