Views: 4,678 On the anniversary of the 2017 loss of its 619-year-old oak tree in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, the Mr. Local History Project has written a story of hope, commitment, honor, history, and township pride. Yes, people, there are… Read More »Retrospective: The Siblings of a 619-Year Oak Tree
Views: 4,436 WHAT’S SHAKIN – JERSEY IS!New Jersey’s been doing its best California impression lately, minus the avocado toast. In the last few weeks, the Garden State gave us a couple of surprise jiggles, just enough to knock over a… Read More »That 4.8 Earthquake was New Jersey’s Ramapo FAULT
Views: 38,761 The Mr. Local History Project (MLHP) shared the history of this iconic property back in 2000 when the Froh Heim estate in Far Hills went up for auction. Fast forward to 2024, and we recently found out that… Read More »Historic Far Hills Froh Heim Mansion Goes to Auction (AGAIN)
Views: 2,754 Mr Local History loves history with a social twist. It’s our motto! So we thought: How fun would it be to share some of the most loved Westfield and Cranford, New Jersey businesses that have disappeared? (Two of… Read More »Wearing Lost Westfield & Cranford Businesses is Fun History
Views: 4,899 The MLHP has loved researching historic places around New Jersey. The history of the Irish coming to New Jersey is a story of Ireland’s fight for survival and opportunity. The Irish migration to New Jersey is part of… Read More »Irish in New Jersey & Two Newark Irish Pubs
Views: 2,083 A Few Questions for Bernardsville, New Jersey Locals As our MLH team was researching a story, often another cool interesting story pops up. Sometimes we find the answer, sometimes we don’t. This is one of those stories. Bernardsville… Read More »Freddy’s Tavern – Who Was Frederick “Freddy” T. Fasbuc?
Views: 5,748 UPDATE: July 24, 2025The Bernardsville Planning Board met to discuss the Palmer Project, which would demolish the historic Boylan House located on Route 202. The public comment session was just that, a legal process that requires documenting public… Read More »UPDATE: TEAR DOWN ALERT Bernardsville’s Boylan House
Views: 8,409 If you live in New Jersey, you can’t but help falling over history. Since the early days of the founding of our country, Paterson, New Jersey has been in the discussion. After winning our independence, America was forced… Read More »Paterson’s Awesome History
Views: 11,571 There are all kinds of interpretations of the term “Seven Wonders of the World,” including mother nature’s wonders, man-made wonders, modern wonders, and historical wonders. We introduce the “Seven New Jersey Historic Wonders of the World.” Our staff… Read More »Seven Historic Wonders of the World from New Jersey
Views: 1,924 Color Our Bernardsville Centennial Emblem and Enter for a Chance to Win Prizes 2024 brings the honor of celebrating the 100th anniversary of the official founding of Bernardsville, New Jersey. Here’s a fun opportunity to bring your kids… Read More »Coloring Contest: Bernardsville Centennial
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.
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.
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.
Views: 2,774 Less than half a mile down Green Brook Road in Green Brook, New Jersey, sits a sizable but inconspicuous old house. This house is known locally as the Dr. John Vermeule House or the Vermeule House (pronounced Ver-Mule).… Read More »Different Owners, Changing Times…Vermeule House in Green Brook Remains
The Mr. Local History Project explores the mysterious past of the tiny house on 32 Hillcrest Road, Warren Township. Before being surrounded by modern development, this rural area was once home to German-Jewish farmers escaping World War 2, and underwent several ownership changes, a testament to its intriguing history.
Views: 1,396 ONE NIGHT ONLY! Join the community with friends, neighbors, volunteers for a holiday celebration of what will be the 100th running of the Basking Ridge Christmas Eve Sing on the Green. The special gathering will be Wednesday, December… Read More »Dec 13 – Celebration: Honoring Volunteers Who Make The 100th Basking Ridge Christmas Eve Carol Happen
