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2019 Fall Magazine – Back to School

Mr. Local History Online Magazine – a free magazine with stories about local history and events in New Jersey.

Take a look at the Mr. Local History Magazine, an online version of local news, articles, and posts about local history in the Somerset Hills region of New Jersey.
Take a look at the Mr. Local History Magazine, an online version of local news, articles, and posts about local history in the Somerset Hills region of New Jersey.
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The Mr. Local History Project is a registered 501 (c) (3) non-profit, and while we love donations, we feel it’s important to raise funds from other means so we can preserve and promote local history across New Jersey. Give the gift of history! It really makes a difference, allowing us to offer fun and exciting programs such as Elder Voices, Project Local Ambassador, walking tours, and our research efforts.

Mr. Local History Gift Shop

The Mr. Local History team created all items in the Mr. Local History Gift Shop. Proceeds from everything you purchase go to local history projects and our scholarship fund. We promote and preserve our local history, so give with confidence, knowing that you’re helping a worthy cause.

Cat’s Meow Keepsakes and Flags
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Exclusive keepsakes commissioned exclusively for the Mr. Local History Project. What started to honor Basking Ridge history has now expanded to over 40 collectibles across New Jersey, including Bernardsville, Westfield, Cranford, Wildwood, Asbury Park, and Jersey Food Icons like White Mana hamburgers, Krugs Tavern, and Jimmy Buff’s Italian Hot Dogs, and of course, NJ Diners. Check out the entire collection and availability HERE.

Exclusive Mr Local History Cat's Meow Jersey Keepsake Collection
Somerset Hills Iconic keepsakes – Just one of many area collections available now. Bundle discounts available.

Clothing, Stickers, Bags Section
Print on Demand Service

Over 300 lost businesses have been digitally remastered from original ads from their time. We have collections for Basking Ridge, Bernardsville, Cranford, Westfield, Route 22, Diners, Jersey Food, Jersey Motorsports, and more. You pick sizes, colors, and styles, and we ship right to your door.
Check out the entire collection HERE.

Exclusive Cat’s Meow New Jersey Collectibles Availailability

Current Inventory—Remember, these are all custom-made items. Once sold out, they may never be available again.

Ordering is simple. Click on the item below to go directly to our secure online store.

Mr. Local History’s New Jersey Cat’s Meow Keepsake collection continues to grow due to public demand to preserve and promote Jersey history. Each collectible is a special piece of art on the front with the history on the back. Once they’re gone, they’re gone! It makes a great annual gift to a collector as well. Always look for the “black cat” to make sure you have an official Cat’s Meow village piece—a true original.

Lost Businesses We Love In New Jersey Collections

Our MLH researchers have searched far and wide for old newspapers, ads, and business journals to build this extraordinary collection that you can wear (clothing) or use as swag like stickers and bedspreads!
Check out the entire collection (over 260 designs) to customize your color and size. See the ENTIRE JERSEY RETO COLLECTION- Over 260 designs and growing.

Mr Local History loves history with a social twist. It’s our motto! So we thought how fun it would be to share some of the most loved New Jersey businesses that have disappeared. We started researching and having our artists recreate an offering of vintage retro clothing and accessories that honor the history of these great businesses we all remember.

“Wear Local History Collections”

Individual collections include Great Jersey History, Jersey Retro History, Jersey Foodie History, Basking Ridge/Bernardsville, Westfield, Westfield/Cranford, Jersey Motorsports History, Jersey Irish, and our goofy Mr. Local History Fun Collection. Just click on the image below to go to each collection.

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Our Readers’ Top 10 MLH Posts this Week

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Preserving Cranford New Jersey's History With Art on Wood-The Cat's MeowPreserving Cranford New Jersey's History With Art on Wood-The Cat's Meow
Retrospective: Meryl Streep Was From Basking Ridge BEFORE BernardsvilleRetrospective: Meryl Streep Was From Basking Ridge BEFORE Bernardsville
Jackie Kennedy Onassis' Time in Bernardsville & Peapack, New JerseyJackie Kennedy Onassis' Time in Bernardsville & Peapack, New Jersey
Widow White's Tavern in Basking Ridge was more than a Grog StopWidow White's Tavern in Basking Ridge was more than a Grog Stop
High Point State Park was Donated by Bernardsville FamilyHigh Point State Park was Donated by Bernardsville Family
General Henry Knox - America's Forgotten GeneralGeneral Henry Knox – America's Forgotten General
Treasuring Basking Ridge New Jersey Historic Icons - The Cat's MeowTreasuring Basking Ridge New Jersey Historic Icons – The Cat's Meow

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