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…

2 years ago

Where Are the Kienast Quintuplets from Liberty Corner – 53 Years Later

Bill and Peggy Jo Kienast, along with 10 helping hands from the nurses at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center ( now…

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New Jersey Provincial Governor – Francis Bernard’s Actual 1758 Job Description

Terms and Conditions to the new Provincial Governor if accepted. And YES, Bernard accepted. Francis Bernard, Provincial Governor of New…

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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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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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First Ukrainian Flags Were Made in Jersey

Did You Know that the Annin Flag Company in New Jersey created the first Ukrainian flags.Known as one of the…

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Basking Ridge Sticker – Show Your Community Pride

A simple yet powerful way to show you care about Basking Ridge history while supporting the red, gold colors of…

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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…

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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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MLHP History Gift Shop

Jersey is all we do. We make each of these collectibles to promote New Jersey history as our motto states:…

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