Stories that inspire Americans to learn about their local history. Each of these stories from the Mr. Local History Project dig into great tales from America’s past.
Post Views: 1,872 Starting in 1836 in Paterson, New Jersey, Samuel Colt’s revolver is one of the 10 most influential inventions EVER produced. The Colt Paterson revolver was the first practical revolving-cylinder handgun, and it was made in Paterson, New Jersey. For… Read More »Col. Samuel Colt Got His Start in New Jersey
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Don’t think you can’t make a difference because you can. The Mr. Local History Project is a 100% all volunteer organization. We give our time to share Jersey history with a social twist – and you have to admit we made this challenge with a social twist. Hope you picked up some history along the way.
The Mr. Local History Project is a 501c3 all volunteer non-profit organization. We have two goals. One is to create an ongoing scholarship fund to present annually to a Senior High School recipient. The second is to promote local history and create programs with a social twist. Your pledge goes fully to support those two efforts.
Pledge Your Support – Help Preserve and Promote Our Collective Local History
Mr Local History also accepts Venmo – Just scan the QR code or find us under “Charity” @mrlocalhistory
Each year the Mr. Local History Project works with area high schools to make a unrestricted scholarship to a worthy senior. Please help us continue this annual tradition.
Regular Mail
For those who prefer traditional mail to make donations, mail to:
Mr. Local History Project Giving Campaign 184 W. Oak Street, Suite 101 Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Per IRS requirements, donations of $250 or more will be recognized with a receipt.
Post Views: 1,169 As a recent subscriber to Ancestry.com the first thing everyone does is they create a family tree. After you’ve added your basic living and deceased family members and started your frame, you are now a slave to… Read More »Ancestry Comes Up Short on Analytics
Post Views: 925 New Jersey’s Gift to AmericaSomerset County’s Gift to AmericaBridgewater’s Gift to AmericaMiddlebrook’s Gift to AmericaThey all work this Independence Day on July 4th. RAIN or SHINE – EVERY July 4th at 10:30am – Join friends and family… Read More »New Jersey’s Gift to America – July 4 Celebration
Post Views: 5,287 Just the word S&H green stamps immediately brings you back in time to what seemed to be simpler times. No cell phones, no internet, but just a time when you knew if you collected green stamps, someday… Read More »Hey New Jersey – Who Remembers S&H Green Stamps
Post Views: 9,679 The Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It was engrossed on parchment and on August 2, 1776, delegates began signing it. Jefferson drafted the statement between June 11 and 28, submitted drafts… Read More »Independence Day – Kudos to New Jersey Signers #jersey5
Post Views: 8,752 Flag Day is celebrated every June 14, commemorating the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. Many don’t know Flag Day has direct ties to… Read More »The American Flag Means Annin in Liberty Corner
Post Views: 6,886 Each Memorial Day and Veterans Day Bernards Township and Bernardsville honors our military veterans with a banner salute around the Bernards Township Municipal building and in downtown Bernardsville area. The banners usually stay up between the two… Read More »Bernards Township & Bernardsville Honor Our Military Heros
Post Views: 2,601 Krug’s Tavern, a shot and beer joint that’s survived thru WW2, the Riots, and gentrification, the four generations continue the family legacy with this legendary New Jersey tavern. Now Krug’s has reached its 90th anniversary and the… Read More »Newark’s 1932 Krug’s Tavern Wooden Collectible Honors Jersey’s BEST
Post Views: 19,173 The Mr. Local History Project (MLH) has been preserving and promoting Jersey local history since the non-profit was established in 2019. For this piece, we are on a mission to create the definitive online history of Krug’s… Read More »Deep Dive: Krug’s Tavern – Preserving Newark’s History
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The Mr. Local History Project is a 501c3 all volunteer non-profit organization. We have two goals. One is to create an ongoing scholarship fund to present annually to a Senior High School recipient. The second is to promote local history and create programs with a social twist. Your pledge goes fully to support those two efforts.
Pledge Your Support – Help Preserve and Promote Our Collective Local History
Mr Local History also accepts Venmo – Just scan the QR code or find us under “Charity” @mrlocalhistory
Each year the Mr. Local History Project works with area high schools to make a unrestricted scholarship to a worthy senior. Please help us continue this annual tradition.
Regular Mail
For those who prefer traditional mail to make donations, mail to:
Mr. Local History Project Giving Campaign 184 W. Oak Street, Suite 101 Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Per IRS requirements, donations of $250 or more will be recognized with a receipt.
Post Views: 10,516 Flag Designer Betsy Ross and Her Basking Ridge Ties – Lore or Fact? “Here lies the woman who made the first banner containing the stars and stripes after that honored old ensign had been adopted, June 14,… Read More »Betsy Ross is Really Buried in Basking Ridge, New Jersey