MLH Magazines
Collectible: Preserving Bedminster’s History #summerwhitehouse
Views: 8,268 New Keepsake: Preserving Bedminster’s History – The Mr. Local History Project (MLH) has been preserving and promoting local history since our non-profit organization was established in 2019. The all volunteer group started a wooden miniature keepsake program to… Read More »Collectible: Preserving Bedminster’s History #summerwhitehouse
Somerset Hills Most Famous Families & Residents
Views: 41,981 The New Jersey towns that make up the Somerset Hills include Bernards Twp (Basking Ridge), Bernardsville, Bedminster, Far Hills, Peapack/Gladstone). Starting back in the late 1800’s many of the richest and most famous people lived in the Somerset… Read More »Somerset Hills Most Famous Families & Residents
The Lost Charters of Bernards Township & Bedminster
Views: 12,309 UPDATE: While we wrote this piece years ago, the Bedminster Charter came back in the news on October 21, 2019, when it was announced that the Forbes family was donating the charter back to Bedminster Township. The story… Read More »The Lost Charters of Bernards Township & Bedminster
Bernards BaseBall Club of 1867
Views: 3,670 The history of Basking Ridge (Bernards Township) sometimes comes in unique ways. While researching the internet for another story we came across this auction selling an original score book from the Bernards Baseball Club. Today, there are a… Read More »Bernards BaseBall Club of 1867
Basking Ridge Oak Tree Community Photo Album
Views: 3,396 On April 24-26, 2017 the New Jersey town of Basking Ridge lost its oldest resident, the Basking Ridge historic white oak tree. What was estimated to be over 600 years old, no one ever imagined that the tree… Read More »Basking Ridge Oak Tree Community Photo Album
2021: Honoring Far Hills, New Jersey Centennial
Views: 4,192 NOTE: The Borough of Far Hills celebrates its 100th anniversary #farhills100, with Council President Karner and the mayor’s wife, Janis Vallone, spearheading “what will be a great community event on May 15 ,2021 with a parade and picnic… Read More »2021: Honoring Far Hills, New Jersey Centennial
Mr. Local History 2021 Spring MLH Magazine (Covid Rebound) Vol 3. Issue 1
Views: 644 Mr. Local History Online Magazine – a free magazine with stories about local history and events in New Jersey. In this issue: Far Hills turns 100, a walking tour is coming, Analysis of the Basking Ridge Oak, Historic… Read More »Mr. Local History 2021 Spring MLH Magazine (Covid Rebound) Vol 3. Issue 1
Comparing Basking Ridge’s Oak to the World’s Oldest Trees
Views: 12,924 On April 24-26, 2017 the New Jersey town of Basking Ridge lost its oldest resident, the Basking Ridge historic white oak tree. What was estimated to be over 600 years old, no one ever imagined that the tree… Read More »Comparing Basking Ridge’s Oak to the World’s Oldest Trees
Somerset Hills Historic Cat’s Meow Village Collection has Joined the New Jersey Historic Village Miniatures Collection
Views: 2,714 The New Jersey Historic Village keepsake collection is a wood painted collectible series honoring historic iconic buildings, properties, and fixtures that are part of the historic fabric of New Jersey’s history. Each keepsake was selected based on community… Read More »Somerset Hills Historic Cat’s Meow Village Collection has Joined the New Jersey Historic Village Miniatures Collection
Cranford Canoe Club Moves Closer to National Historic Nomination
Views: 1,746 What has been coined the “Venice of New Jersey”, the iconic Cranford Canoe Club in Cranford, New Jersey is starting the journey for a nomination to the New Jersey and National Registries of Historic places according to Brooks… Read More »Cranford Canoe Club Moves Closer to National Historic Nomination
Holiday Cards for Veterans -#cardsforvets
Views: 6,932 In a year filled with challenge and heartache the Mr. Local History brought a little holiday cheer by presenting their #cardsforvets, a program that connected the community with local veterans. Cards for Veterans were presented at the Lyons… Read More »Holiday Cards for Veterans -#cardsforvets
Come Make a Wish: Community Wish Tree for the Holiday Season
Views: 2,509 COMMUNITY PROJECT – 2020 just keeps on giving. Our team was looking to create a great community tree for the 2020 Festival of Trees over at the Environmental Community Center in Basking Ridge – CANCELLED DUE TO COVID!… Read More »Come Make a Wish: Community Wish Tree for the Holiday Season
SHOP LOCAL – Small Business Saturday is Everyday!
Views: 1,806 The Mr. Local History Project is probably the “smallest of small businesses” and needs your support. We have great gifts that bring fun and memorable local history to all! Please consider #justoneitem. It makes a big difference and… Read More »SHOP LOCAL – Small Business Saturday is Everyday!
Mr. Local History Releases Winter Magazine Vol.2 Issue 4 – The Holiday Issue
Views: 1,134 The holidays are going to be historic AGAIN as we all deal with the Covid 19 pandemic. But we move on! Join us as we share all the best that our local community has to offer. Cover The… Read More »Mr. Local History Releases Winter Magazine Vol.2 Issue 4 – The Holiday Issue