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Name: Christmas Eve 2021 – Basking Ridge Community Singalong
Start: 2021-12-24T18:55:00-05:00
End: 2021-12-24T19:30:00-05:00

January 1970
January 1, 1970 @ 12:00 am - May 24, 2022 @ 12:00 am
Bernards Township Day – May 24 – A Day of Community Service and Pride
The inaugural Bernards Township Day on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 commemorates the May 24, 1760 anniversary of the granting of a township Charter by King George II of England, establishing Bernardston Township. The day is dedicated for organizations and residents give back to Bernards Township by performing various acts of community service for the township… Read More »Bernards Township Day – May 24 – A Day of Community Service and Pride
January 1, 1970 @ 12:00 am - December 29, 2021 @ 12:00 am
Festival of Trees – 42nd Annual
Join the Mr. Local History Project in Basking Ridge all December as we again get into the holiday spirit at Somerset County’s most creative and beautiful winter spectacular, the 42nd Festival of Trees at the Environmental Education Center located at 190 Lord Stirling Road in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.The 42nd Festival of Trees opens to… Read More »Festival of Trees – 42nd Annual
January 2024
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Historic Marker Challenge
It’s time to grab your smartphone and head outdoors for a new adventure for history buffs. The Mr. Local History Project has been traveling all over northern Somerset County trying to locate some of the most obvious and obscure historic markers in the area. Each marker discusses a historic moment from our areas past. The… Read More »Historic Marker Challenge
February 2020
February 22, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
The Guards Welcome Dinner Social Honors Irish Heritage – Sat. Feb 22, 2020
Celebrate the 15th anniversary on February 22, 2020 as we honor bagpipes with the Guard Pipes & Drum group. The music group, which currently consists of 21 pipers and seven drummers, is planning its big annual fund-raiser, “The Guard’s Welcome,’’ from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, in the gymnasium of the School of… Read More »The Guards Welcome Dinner Social Honors Irish Heritage – Sat. Feb 22, 2020
$45.00
May 2020
May 3, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
VIRTUAL EVENT: Elder Voices – History Worth Sharing Series
COVID-19 Update: Hometown Histories Program Going Virtual To Share Local History Knowing it is unsafe to meet due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mr. Local History Project is moving forward with a 45 minute virtual community gathering using ZOOM video conferencing, an online social gathering method which uses technology to bring people together from their… Read More »VIRTUAL EVENT: Elder Voices – History Worth Sharing Series
Free
May 17, 2020 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
POSTPONED – “Sipping through the Somerset Hills” – a Virtual Pub Crawl
Here’s a one time opportunity to preview a new program exploring the history of libations and historic taverns in the Somerset Hills. Join program consultant Meg Wastie as she takes us on a journey through the history of speakeasies, taverns, and pubs from colonial times to the present. Explore history in the Somerset Hills through… Read More »POSTPONED – “Sipping through the Somerset Hills” – a Virtual Pub Crawl
$25.00
June 2020
June 28, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
VIRTUAL EVENT: Hometown HiSTORIES – History Worth Sharing Series
COVID-19 Update:Hometown HiStories Program Going Virtual To Share Local History Knowing it is unsafe to meet due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mr. Local History Project is hosting a 45 minute virtual community gathering using ZOOM video conferencing, an online social gathering method which uses technology to bring people together from their home. So please… Read More »VIRTUAL EVENT: Hometown HiSTORIES – History Worth Sharing Series
Free
October 2020
October 25, 2020 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Haunted Walking Tour of Basking Ridge Village

Basking Ridge Village 1 East Oak Street, Basking Ridge, New Jersey
UPDATE: SECOND TOUR ADDED!Our first haunted tour sold out in less than 48 hours. A second tour has been added and will sell out quickly. Get your tickets now! Buy Tickets Buy Tickets on Eventbrite var exampleCallback = function() { console.log('Order complete!'); }; window.EBWidgets.createWidget({ widgetType: 'checkout', eventId: '122784103559', modal: true, modalTriggerElementId: 'eventbrite-widget-modal-trigger-122784103559', onOrderComplete: exampleCallback });… Read More »Haunted Walking Tour of Basking Ridge Village
$25.00
October 25, 2020 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Haunted Walking Tour of Basking Ridge Village Tour#2

Basking Ridge Village 1 East Oak Street, Basking Ridge, New Jersey
UPDATE: SECOND TOUR ADDED!Our first haunted tour sold out in less than 48 hours. A second tour has been added and will sell out quickly. Get your tickets now! Buy Tickets Buy Tickets on Eventbrite var exampleCallback = function() { console.log('Order complete!'); }; window.EBWidgets.createWidget({ widgetType: 'checkout', eventId: '122784103559', modal: true, modalTriggerElementId: 'eventbrite-widget-modal-trigger-122784103559', onOrderComplete: exampleCallback });… Read More »Haunted Walking Tour of Basking Ridge Village Tour#2
$25.00
December 2020
December 24, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 7:20 pm
Christmas Eve 2020 – Basking Ridge Singalong
FYI – MLH is promoting the event. The event is HOSTED by an ALL VOLUNTEER GROUP. Following COVID safety protocols, the annual Christmas Eve Town Green Gathering is Cancelled. But the event will happen! Visit https://www.mrlocalhistory.org/baskingridgechristmaseve/ for more info and the history of this event.
October 2021
October 24, 2021 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Haunted Walking Tour of Basking Ridge Village

Basking Ridge Village 1 East Oak Street, Basking Ridge, New Jersey
The Mr. Local History Project has created a new chapter of the Haunted Walking Tour of Historic Basking Ridge Village and is bringing back this fall classic for one October afternoon. The script is updated and our Witch of Winding Lane is ready with her tales and her spooky participants will be ready to enlighten… Read More »Haunted Walking Tour of Basking Ridge Village
$25.00
November 2021
November 27, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
TREE DRIVE BY – GIVE TO THE BRFCo BOOT – Get a FREE GIFT!

Basking Ridge Village 1 East Oak Street, Basking Ridge, New Jersey
IF you drive by Saturday in downtown Basking Ridge you’ll get a peek at the tree going up AND come get a FREE Town Card and local coupon book just for driving by…..and don’t forget to fill the Fire Department’s BOOT fundraiser!
Free
December 2021
December 24, 2021 @ 6:55 pm - 7:30 pm
Christmas Eve 2021 – Basking Ridge Community Singalong
FYI – MLH is promoting the event. The event is HOSTED by an ALL VOLUNTEER GROUP. See the details and learn the history. BE ON THE GREEN PROMPTLY AT 7PM!!!!!! View from the BRPC of the Christmas Eve carolers in Basking Ridge Click https://www.mrlocalhistory.org/baskingridgechristmaseve/ for information, livestream, and the history of this homegrown community event.

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