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Franklin Corners and William Childs Williamsburg-esqe Vision

Bernards Township's Franklin Corners Historic District honors Benjamin Franklin's name. Tucked in the northernmost section of Bernards Township, New Jersey,…

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The American Flag & Flag Day Means Annin in Liberty Corner

Did You Know?Flag Day is celebrated on June 14 to commemorate the adoption of the American flag by the Continental…

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Ice Cream History around the Somerset Hills

July is National Ice Cream Month, so it's time for Mr. Local History's look back at the history, the good…

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America’s Oldest Nudist Colony is in Liberty Corner, New Jersey

Above Image: William (Bill) Meyer, Sky Farm founder, seen here tilling the field.....naked, of course, at Sky Farm in Liberty…

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TROG – The Race of Gentlemen – Pure Jersey History Right in Front of Your Eyes

The staging area for The Race of Gentlemen. On the beach in Wildwood, New Jersey. Known as The Race of…

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Historic Fires in the Somerset Hills

While you'd think that hurricanes and floods wreak the most havoc, there has been nothing more destructive to properties in…

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Basking Ridge Oak Tree Community Video Photo Collection

Basking Ridge Oak Tree Community Video Photo Album Did you send us your photo yet? We will make another version,…

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Now We Need Your Help -You Are Our Heart and Soul

Our FUNDRAISING GOAL is Just $750 Want to bring our programs to the public and the schools. They require insurance,…

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Jersey’s Bendix Diner Story Blows Your Mind – Forced to Sell

I love John....and this is why... https://youtu.be/GJdH0Q0DltM?si=nC2xR9x2Dgbe_ZR4 "Site Unseen" Movie Trailer (Full documentary is now available at the end of…

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‘Beautiful Bernards’ Honors Bernards Township History and Community

"Beautiful Bernards" is a perfect example of "sharing local history with a social twist!"Mr. Local History Project's mission - the…

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