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The Soap Box Derby and Ties to New Jersey

The 15th annual High Bridge Soap Box Derby was a blast!History right in front of your eyes! This Year we…

3 years ago

Flag Honors Bernards Township’s History & Available for First Time in 64 Years

For the First Time in 64 Years, Fundraiser Offers Exclusive Large Bernards Township Flag Made by the Annin Flag Company,…

4 years ago

Baseball’s Bobby Thomson’s 1951 ‘Shot Heard Round the World’ was a Jersey Guy

Bobby joins what we call the Basking Ridge Rushmore 5 of the modern era! They make BR what it is…

4 years ago

That Historic Sand Pit in Basking Ridge, New Jersey

It's been discussed over the years in hushed circles at Brush's Deli. It has been described as a racing playground,…

4 years ago

The Bernardsville Basking Ridge Speedway of 1907

PREVIEW READ: Mr. Local History took a ride down Washington Avenue in Bernardsville & Basking Ridge as we uncovered a…

4 years ago

100+ Mouthwatering “Best Burgers” From New Jersey – Krug’s Tavern Burger Porn Collection

Krug’s Tavern: Newark’s Burger Temple Since 1932, Krug’s Tavern on Wilson Avenue has been serving what many call the best…

4 years ago

Somerset Hills Rail Travel & Commuting Over the Last 150 Years

Ever wonder what it was like to travel on a train back in 1872 in the Somerset Hills? Train service…

4 years ago

Program Pilot: Local History Games/Puzzles

What better way to share New Jersey's local history then with games. In an effort to create a fun and…

4 years ago

2021 Year In Review – Mr. Local History’s Top 10 Stories

For your consideration...... Late December and early January are great times to reflect on the year passed and stories that…

4 years ago

Deep Dive: Krug’s Tavern – Preserving Newark’s History

The Mr. Local History Project (MLH) has been preserving and promoting Jersey's local history since the non-profit was established in…

4 years ago

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