Bernards Township

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…

5 months ago

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,…

5 months ago

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,…

5 months ago

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…

5 months ago

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…

5 months ago

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…

5 months ago

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.…

5 months ago

The Besties – The Best of the Best in Basking Ridge, Bernardsville, Bedminster in Northern Somerset County

2025 Suggestions? Drop Us a NoteWe dare to compare! Bedminster, Bernardsville, Basking Ridge, Far Hills, Peapack/Gladstone, also known as The…

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History of the US Golf Association Headquarters, Museum and the US Open

The MLH Project visits the history of the USGA Headquarters, including the Frothingham House and Test Center. It's 2025, and…

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