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Make a Donation – Get a Historic Map as our Gift

Make a Tax-Deductible Donation - Get a Frameable Map Finding New Ways to Share Local History.We call it "Maps for…

2 years ago

10 More Haunted Tales From Central New Jersey

Believe it or not, the dead are alive in central New Jersey, especially in northern Somerset County. The question is…

2 years ago

Jersey’s History Bucket List

Wow, this story was one of our most controversial and difficult stories we've ever prepared. Just the thought of picking…

2 years ago

Basking Ridge’s Oldest Cemetery

Cemeteries showcase some of history's greatest reminders of where we came from. Many people new to the area are unaware…

2 years ago

‘Buy A Veteran a Burger’ Fundraiser For Our Lyons VA Veterans

Again this year, we're hoping that you will participate with the Mr. Local History Project and support #buyavetaburger is a…

3 years ago

Township Resolution Honors Bernards Township Day

The Bernards Township Committee passed Resolution #2023-0244 honoring Bernards Township Day of Community Service and Pride to be held across…

3 years ago

Honoring Black History Month in the Somerset Hills

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

3 years ago

Art and Local History in the Somerset Hills

Capturing History with Art in the Somerset Hills in Somerset County, New Jersey The Mr. Local History Project has launched…

3 years ago

Retrospective: Snowstorms and Sledding in Somerset County New Jersey

Snow is an interesting thing. Some love it. Some hate it. But when there's a major storm in the area,…

3 years ago

Bedminster Has A Tavern Serving Over 200 years of History

Bedminster, New Jersey is situated just 45 miles west of New York City but you are right int the middle…

3 years ago

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