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The History of Bernards Township Street Names
Views: 11,555 Before I begin this post, I must say that this topic was one of my favorites, along with June Kennedy, our Basking Ridge Town historian who passed away in November 2018. We often challenged each other to dig… Read More »The History of Bernards Township Street Names
Basking Ridge Historic White Oak Tree Honored in New Jersey Keepsake in Series
Views: 4,790 Mr Local History is proud to announce the release of the third in the collectible series, the 619-year-old Basking Ridge Historic White Oak Cat’s Meow collectible, which is now available online. The New Jersey Historic Village keepsake collection… Read More »Basking Ridge Historic White Oak Tree Honored in New Jersey Keepsake in Series
Basking Ridge Church and 619 Year Oak Tree Honored in New Jersey Historic Village Collection
Views: 4,500 The Mr. Local History Project is so proud to share the release of the second in the historic New Jersey Historical Wooden Cat’s Meow collectible series, the 1718 Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church and the 619-year-old Basking Ridge Historic… Read More »Basking Ridge Church and 619 Year Oak Tree Honored in New Jersey Historic Village Collection
Shop for a Cause
Views: 3,498 Support Local History by getting #JUSTONEITEM. It makes a huge difference! The Mr. Local History Project is a 100% all volunteer effort. We’re also a federally and state recognized 501c3 non-profit organization. Our fundraising has taken a serious… Read More »Shop for a Cause
Retrospective: Meryl Streep Was From Basking Ridge BEFORE Bernardsville
Views: 28,334 UPDATE:Did you see that another Basking Ridge resident is hitting the silver screen, sharing the screen with Basking Ridge’s Meryl Streep in The Devil Wears Prada 2? Meet Basking Ridge’s Helen J. Shen. Helen J. Shen graduated from… Read More »Retrospective: Meryl Streep Was From Basking Ridge BEFORE Bernardsville
Historic Cat’s Meow Collection Created for Somerset Hills Historic Brick Academy
Views: 5,741 The Mr. Local History Project, in conjunction with T3 Consortium and the Cat’s Meow Village introduce the Inaugural Keepsake of the Historic Somerset Hills Village Collection, the 1809 Brick Academy in the Basking Ridge Village of Bernards Township,… Read More »Historic Cat’s Meow Collection Created for Somerset Hills Historic Brick Academy
Tour of Somerset Hills Bicycle Race Proposed
Views: 4,190 MLH is Dreaming of a Tour of Somerset Hills – Competitive bicycle racing through the historic Somerset Hills region in New Jersey. While watching the stages of the recent Tour de France, I thought how great it would… Read More »Tour of Somerset Hills Bicycle Race Proposed
Kids Event Planning: History Coloring Book
Views: 4,692 Coloring History Opportunity for Kids T3 Consortium, a local company in the Somerset Hills, is proud to announce a new program for education programs to create a great program to make available for children while teaching them about… Read More »Kids Event Planning: History Coloring Book
Social Media for Non-Profits and Historical Societies
Views: 4,762 One of the greatest challenges to non-profits and historical societies is the ability to change their business models and become self sufficient. Funding is a great challenge and communicating to various groups, agencies, government officials is critical to… Read More »Social Media for Non-Profits and Historical Societies
Finally – Tax Dollars that Do Something – Go NAVY
Major props go out to the Navy for this presentation that was posted to YouTube. With over 5,000,000 views, it’s no wonder why these young men are the best of the best.
Navy Ceremonial Guard Silent Drill
What more can you say? Outstanding. Click the read more to see the video.
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Krug’s Tavern Newark – Burgers and Shrimp
Views: 29,598 Krug’s Tavern Hits the Spot Down Neck Serving up great food and spirits with a friendly laid back attitude. Ready to take a step back in a time when life was simple and the neighborhood had a friendly active… Read More »Krug’s Tavern Newark – Burgers and Shrimp
10 Best Florida Winter Destinations
Views: 10,338 Snow can make anyone in the Eastern United States search for warmer climates. So it’s time for our ten Best Florida winter destinations. Together with T3 Consortium Real Estate, here are their 10 best Florida recommendations for a winter getaway.… Read More »10 Best Florida Winter Destinations
Historic Blairsden Estate – Mansion in May Opens to Public
Views: 37,283 May 2015 – The Grand Estate That Opened its Doors for a Cause The Blairsden Estate in Peapack Gladstone, New Jersey, is undoubtedly one of the most outstanding examples of beaux-arts mansions in the United States. For a… Read More »Historic Blairsden Estate – Mansion in May Opens to Public
1938 – Wheeler Corporation Builds New Jersey’s First Steel Framed Concrete Stucco Home in Basking Ridge
Views: 25,949 “In 1938, the developer promoted the project as a “home of the future,” using a combination of structural steel and poured concrete to create a frame that was stronger and more durable than conventional construction.” As part of… Read More »1938 – Wheeler Corporation Builds New Jersey’s First Steel Framed Concrete Stucco Home in Basking Ridge