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Mr. Local History Online Magazine – a free magazine with stories about local history and events in New Jersey.
Origins of Cold as Balls and Cold as a Witch’s Teet
The phrase “cold as balls” reportedly comes from the contraction of metal on ship’s cannons, causing the iron balls to fall. The expression “cold as a witch’s tit” originated from the belief that witches, portrayed as cold-blooded in the 1600s, had an ‘unholy’ body part feeding familiars or the devil.
Colonial Christmas Shines at Bedminster’s Vanderveer House
The Jacobus Vanderveer House in Bedminster, New Jersey, is celebrating its 21st Colonial Christmas, an annual fundraiser event that combines history, tourism, tradition, and Christmas spirit. It offers an array of activities including music, reenactments, crafts, and holiday shopping. The event typically takes place on the last weekend of November and the first week of December.
December 13 – The Day that Altered American History Happened in Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Post Views: 5,129 If it wasn’t for this event, the world might have had a different look. Basking Ridge, New Jersey’s most famous Incident occurred at about noon time on December 13,1776. General Charles Lee (1731-1782), was “alarmed” by Major… Read More »December 13 – The Day that Altered American History Happened in Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Family Fun and Tree Lighting Dec. 4, 2021
Post Views: 1,610 Join friends and family with the Mr. Local History families for an afternoon that will put you in the holiday spirit. It’s the 7th Annual Winter Market and Tree Lighting in the Basking Ridge village. The entire… Read More »Family Fun and Tree Lighting Dec. 4, 2021
Holiday Cards for Veterans -#cardsforvets
Post Views: 6,903 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… Read More »Holiday Cards for Veterans -#cardsforvets
“June in December” Tree Honors June Kennedy at Festival of Trees in Basking Ridge
Post Views: 2,368 The Mr. Local History Project honors the former Bernards Township’s historian June Kennedy showcasing our “June in December” tree honoring her dedication to community and local history. The Festival of Trees is an indoor exhibit of decorated… Read More »“June in December” Tree Honors June Kennedy at Festival of Trees in Basking Ridge
Family Fun and Tree Lighting Dec. 7
Post Views: 2,925 Join friends and family with the Mr. Local History families for an afternoon that will put you in the holiday spirit. It’s the 6th Annual Winter Market and Tree Lighting in the Basking Ridge village. The entire… Read More »Family Fun and Tree Lighting Dec. 7
Mr. Local History Registers as a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit
Post Views: 1,643 With great fanfare, the Mr. Local History announces that the Mr. Local History Project registered as a formal organization with 501(c)(3) non-profit status. While our mission hasn’t changed, the founding organizers have a few specific goals to… Read More »Mr. Local History Registers as a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit
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Mr. Local History’s New Jersey Cat’s Meow Keepsake collection is at 30 keepsakes and counting. Each site or event is a special piece of art on front with the history on the back. Once they’re gone they’re gone! 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.
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Post Views: 2,738 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… Read More »Shop for a Cause