Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving History & Memories Jersey Style

Thanksgiving holidays, turkey, football, proclamations, fox hunts, Thanksgiving eve at Bernardsville Freddy's or Westfield's Jolly Trolley. Tell us your favorite…

3 weeks ago

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

Fall Beauty in our Community – Photos Over the Years

šŸ Fall’s Golden Tapestry, A Journey Through Time and Color Every autumn, the hills, rivers, and small towns of New…

2 months ago

Bring Back the Thanksgiving Ridge vs. Bernards Turkey Bowl

šŸˆ The Ridge–Bernards Thanksgiving Day Turkey Bowl Rivalry. We could hold our tongue no more. It needs to come back…

2 months ago

New Life? Larison’s Turkey Farm in Chester, New Jersey

Larison’s Turkey Farm was more than just a restaurant; it was a cherished New Jersey landmark steeped in tradition. Established…

5 months ago

Thanksgiving Meet – Horses, Hounds and Foxes Before Turkey – A Countryside Tradition

President George Washington proclaimed Nov. 26, 1789, the last Thursday of November that year, to be a ā€œday of public…

5 months ago

Jackie Kennedy Onassis’ Time in Bernardsville & Peapack, New Jersey

A Small Part of Camelot in the Somerset Hills in Northern Somerset County, New Jersey, and why the Fall and…

5 months ago

Basking Ridge Town Center Live Cam – Come for a Virtual Visit

How's life in Basking Ridge? Check in on the Basking Ridge Town Greene from atop the Presbyterian Church.Signature downtown village…

12 months ago

The Basking Ridge Christmas Tree and BRFCo and the Boot are Tied Together Forever

Every year, the Basking Ridge Fire Department erects a locally donated 30-foot evergreen tree on the town green. The fire…

12 months ago

SHOP LOCAL – Small Business Saturday is Everyday at Mr. Local History!

The Mr. Local History Project is probably the "smallest of small businesses" and needs your support. We have great gifts…

12 months ago

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