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Retrospective: Robert & Estelle Terry – Tuskegee Airmen and Basking Ridge Pilots

NOTE: As with all Mr. Local History retrospectives, we often update the post when we learn stories and are sent…

3 years ago

Brush’s Deli Served the Community for Three Generations and Now It’s Just a Memory

UPDATE: Dec. 6, 2023 - We have learned from our sources that the third generation Brush's Deli in Basking Ridge…

3 years ago

The Official Sandwich of Basking Ridge – What Now?

BASKING RIDGE UPDATE:April 1, 2025 - Since the village of Basking Ridge lost the famed creator of the Official sandwich…

3 years ago

Historic Tavern Pub Tours of New Jersey / PA / New York City

Self guided tours of some of the most historic pubs and taverns in the tri-state area. Who doesn't like going…

3 years ago

THE First American Flag and Middlebrook, New Jersey

Isn't it great when you think you know about something only to find out that someone else has shown up…

3 years ago

History of the US Golf Association Headquarters and Museum

The MLH Project examines the history of the USGA Headquarters, including the Frothingham House and Test Center. UPDATE:OK, now the…

3 years ago

Annin History Book Donated to Bernards Library

It took a bit, but finally the book of the 175 year history of the Annin Flag Company has finally…

3 years ago

Retrospective: The Soap Box Derby and Ties to New Jersey

The 15th annual 2024 High Bridge Soap Box Derby was Saturday, June 1, 2024. A beautiful day for a classic…

3 years ago

The American Flag Means Annin in Liberty Corner

Flag Day is celebrated every June 14, commemorating the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14,…

3 years ago

The Knox Trophy – West Point’s Oldest Military Award

The Knox Trophy is an award that was established on October 8, 1910, and given annually by the Sons of the…

3 years ago

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