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
Come meet the other members of the Mr. Local History Project, have a glass of wine in our host’s home, and have some pizza. Learn about what the Mr. Local History Project has in store for events, gatherings and speakers. Also pitch your ideas on our next group road trip. Open to all members of… Read More »Member Open House & Pizza Party (BYOB)
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
Join the Mr. Local History gang as we venture out on our fist tour, the NYC Subway Underground Tour. Take a ride through history on a tour of the world’s largest subway system. Explore the past, present, and future transit hubs of lower Manhattan on a guided tour led by a licensed NYC Tour guide.… Read More »Road Trip – The NYC Subway Underground – April 4, 2020
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
It’s Time for a Street Festival that Celebrates Bernards Township History! Join us rain or shine for this annual streetfair and festival. Expect visitors to the downtown Basking Ridge section of Bernards Twp celebration to reach over 10,000 as the festivities commence with the Town Crier conducting the opening ceremonies on the downtown green at… Read More »Bernards Township Charter Day – May 16, 2020
Charter Day Streetfair and Festival Get ready for a fun filled street fair and festival on Saturday, May 16, 2020 in the Historic Basking Ridge Village Be Part of the Fun. Add Your Photos to the Charter Day Instagram Wall – ADD #btcharterday Saturday, May 16, 2020 – 12am – 6pm Rain or Shine Celebrate… Read More »CANCELLED – Bernards Township Charter Day Festival – May 16, 2020
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
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
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
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
Fagettaboutit-this is gonna be a good one. Mr. Local History welcomes author Fred Rossi for a chat about his book JERSEY STORIES. Virtual Meet and Signing. ONE NIGHT ONLY: LIVE VIRTUAL EVENT: JERSEY STORIES – “Stories you may not have heard about people and events in New Jersey’s History” A Book Discussion. Why? How? And… Read More »VIRTUAL EVENT: Meet the Author of “Jersey Stories”
RSVP & JOIN US THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3 for a VIRTUAL EVENT from 7-8pm. 61 years ago this December, On Dec. 3, 1959, the Newark Evening News published a story, “Jetport plan unveiled” revealing the Port of New York Authority’s intent to claim 10,000 acres of The Great Swamp in Morris County to build the world’s… Read More »VIRTUAL EVENT: Filmmaker Scott Morris Honors Saving the Great Swamp- The Fight to Defeat the Jetport
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.