Views: 5,851 Wouldn’t it be great you could gather a bunch of locals from the area to tell stories of how it used to be in the area? Maybe you grew up here? Whether you’re a teller or a listener,… Read More »Elder Voices Roundtable is BACK
Views: 6,871 The Mayor of New Jersey’s Historic Keepsake Village has decreed a new icon be added to the New Jersey Historic Wooden Village Collection expanding the exclusive set of New Jersey collectible icons. Introducing the “Winter and Christmas Eve… Read More »Keepsake: 100th Basking Ridge Christmas Eve Carol on the Green
Views: 6,628 It’s revered. It has its origins in Central and South America dating back to the 1500s and originated in the region that is now modern-day Mexico. Indigenous peoples in Central and South America, such as the Aztecs and… Read More »History of the Jersey Tomato
Views: 1,719 It wouldn’t come as a surprise to most people that mining is the most prevalent industrial sector in Somerset County. According to mining database, “thediggings.com,” there have been 17 separate mining companies in Somerset County since the founding… Read More »The Bridgewater Copper Mines
Views: 4,984 As with all Mr. Local History retrospectives, we often update the post when we learn additional facts and are sent photos from our community. We will continue to expand this piece as information becomes available. If you have any stories… Read More »English Farm – Liberty Corner’s Historic Gem
Views: 6,156 HELP THIS STORY: Still looking for photos of the beer garden or any photos post 1970. Also still researching the sale date to Warren Township and the final tear down date. Contact Us if you know so we… Read More »Retrospective: Warren’s Schwaebische Alb
Views: 3,722 Wow, this story was one of our most controversial and difficult stories we’ve ever prepared. Just the thought of picking only 10 Jersey historic sites is an insane task. But I think we’re up to it. The 10… Read More »Jersey’s History Bucket List
Views: 947 New Jersey’s Gift to AmericaSomerset County’s Gift to AmericaBridgewater’s Gift to AmericaMiddlebrook’s Gift to AmericaThey all work this Independence Day on July 4th. RAIN or SHINE – EVERY July 4th at 10:30 am – Join friends and family… Read More »New Jersey’s Gift to America – July 4 Celebration
Views: 3,655 NOTE: Warren, Far Hills and Bernardsville were all part of Bernards Township in the early 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Cemeteries remain a primary source for historical research and MLH leverages many sources from cemeteries to validate early… Read More »Basking Ridge’s Oldest Cemetery
Views: 9,185 The time – 1950s – the invention – The EggOmat, an egg vending machine enclosed in a wooden shed, born on Mountain Boulevard, across from the field that’s now home to municipal ballfields in Somerset County’s Warren Township,… Read More »Retrospective: Remembering Warren Township’s EggOmat
Views: 5,856 Like me, many of us in Somerset County, New Jersey drive back and forth down Route 287 then east on Route 22 day in and day out never thinking that just off the highway on the hillside by… Read More »Everyone in Jersey – Fly This American Flag
Views: 616 Planning is already underway working with Mother Nature to bring Charter Day a nice warm sunny day for May 18, 2024. Street Fair Details Yes it rained on May 20, 2023 but volunteers, vendors and residents DID show… Read More »2024: Bernards Township Charter Day
Views: 3,547 2024 is the #bernardsville100 or #bernardsvillecentennial or #bernardsville1924-2024 and the Mr.Local History Project plans to study it, write about it, promote it, and yes honor it. Bernardsville, New Jersey is celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2024 with a… Read More »Crest and Logo Honor Bernardsville’s Centennial History
Views: 1,508 In 1923 Calvin Coolidge was the President of the United States, Yankee Stadium opened for the first time and Bernards Township residents gathered to form the Basking Ridge Garden Club. A century later, congratulations to the Basking Ridge… Read More »Basking Ridge Garden Club Celebrates 100 Years of Service
Views: 5,291 How do I Get One of These Historic Limited Edition Keepsakes? The easiest way to get one is to order online via our Etsy Store. Our online store accepts multiple forms of payment including credit/debit cards and Paypal.… Read More »MLHP History Gift Shop