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Meet (Sir) Francis Bernard Esq. – New Jersey’s Royal Governor

Our curiosity started with a round-table discussion: Who is Francis Bernard, and should there be a statue to recognize his…

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2024: Bernards Township Charter Day

Planning is already underway working with Mother Nature to bring Charter Day a nice warm sunny day for May 18,…

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Basking Ridge Garden Club Centennial Celebration

The Basking Ridge Garden Club's historic centennial anniversary kicked off with year-long celebrations. Credit Basking Ridge Garden Club. In 1923,…

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In Search of the Crest of Sir Francis Bernard

In Search of the Official Crest of Sir Francis Bernard, the Royal Governor of New Jersey and Massachusetts. As with…

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Sir Francis Bernard Honored With American Town Names

Sir Francis Bernard's Legacy Carries On as Towns Honor the Royal Governor of New Jersey and Massachusetts In 1758, Francis…

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High Point State Park was Donated by Bernardsville Family

High Point State Park in Sussex, New Jersey, home to the state's highest elevation and a monument for veterans, owes…

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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…

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Traveling Historic Highways – The Van Dorn Mill

Somerset County is full of great history almost to a fault. Driving up and down Route 202 we often forget…

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New Jersey Hills are Alive with Distilling History

Distilling in Central New Jersey New Jersey has a deep history of distilling spirits that goes back to colonial times.…

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Honoring Four Historic New Jersey Eateries Cat’s Meow Collectibles

Show you love Jersey foodies with this iconic collectible bundle - Online Exclusive Four limited edition wooden keepsakes to honor…

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