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Comparing Basking Ridge’s 619 Year Old Oak to the World’s Oldest Trees

On April 24-26, 2017, the New Jersey town of Basking Ridge lost its oldest resident, the Basking Ridge historic white…

3 months ago

Get a Bernards Township Flag – MLH Donates 15 to Project Local History Ambassador

Mr. Local History Project will present flags to 5th graders and share the local history of the flag and the…

3 months ago

Bernards Township Origins

Bernards Township Asian Community Research Project seeks researchers to help with this important effort. UPDATE: March 12, 2025 -A few…

3 months ago

Art and History – Looking for Artists To Interpret History to Celebrate NJ250

Joining the America 250 movement - Artists and New Jersey 250! UPDATE: We are looking for art programs, non-profits, and…

3 months ago

International Women’s Day Honors Trailblazers from the Somerset Hills in New Jersey

Honoring International Women's Day, we thought it would be an honor to research and share the stories of inspirational trailblazing…

3 months ago

Retrospective: Newark’s McGovern’s Tavern- An Irish History Tale

Frank McGovern opened his tavern in 1936 selecting 58 New Street right in the central ward of downtown Newark. Whether…

3 months ago

Top 10 Most Historic Businesses in the Somerset Hills, New Jersey

Whether you're a banker, national political figure, CEO, or farmer, the Somerset Hills has provided commercial opportunities for centuries. From…

5 months ago

Largest Antique Truck Collection in the World is in Basking Ridge, New Jersey

You wouldn't think, but in a quiet suburb of New York City, a man has amassed what is often referred…

7 months ago

SHOP LOCAL – Small Business Saturday is Everyday at Mr. Local History!

The Mr. Local History Project is probably the "smallest of small businesses" and needs your support. We have great gifts…

7 months ago

Our MLH Holiday Boutique is Open

We've been spending all year creating some of the most unique Jersey history gifts this holiday season. The Mr Local…

7 months ago

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