The MLH Project is proud to be the EXCLUSIVE reseller of the entire New Jersey Historic Wooden Keepsake Collection by the world-famous Cat’s Meow Village Company.
The New Jersey Historic Keepsake Village Collection
The New Jersey Historic Village keepsake collection is a wood-painted collectible series honoring historic, iconic buildings, properties, and fixtures that are part of the historic fabric of New Jersey’s history. Each keepsake was selected based on community feedback and a voting process. We’re excited to see how the public reacts to the next additions to this historic series.” Sign up to receive updates when new pieces become available.
See the list below of the current keepsakes available right now. Remember that some of these have sold out and will not be made again.
How do I Get One?
The easiest way to get one is to order online via our Etsy Store.
Our online store accepts multiple forms of payment, including credit/debit cards and PayPal. Orders are now being taken online. The collection is the ultimate local personal gift. Great for those moving into the area or for those who’ve left the area. They also make great gifts for those who like to remember the fond memories of the area.
The Cat’s Meow Village Company of Wooster, Ohio
The Cat’s Meow Village is a small company founded in Wooster, Ohio, in 1982 from one simple wooden house Faline cut on her grandfather’s saw in the loft of the hog barn. Thirty-five years later, Jones and her crew continue crafting “little wooden buildings” of local, national, and international landmarks that spark memories and kindle smiles on the faces of “real-life adventurers” like you.
Collection News
MLHP History Gift Shop
Views: 7,252 Jersey is all we do. We make each of these collectibles to promote New Jersey history, as our motto states: “History with a Social Twist.” Whether it’s our… Read More »MLHP History Gift Shop
Discounted Starter Bundles – New Jersey Cat’s Meow Keepsakes
Views: 932 Over the last five years, we’ve been slowly growing the New Jersey Historic Wooden Village Collection. It began with our first collectible, the Brick Academy in Basking Ridge,… Read More »Discounted Starter Bundles – New Jersey Cat’s Meow Keepsakes
Gilded Age New Jersey Mansions Honored for Their Historic Design – The Cat’s Meow
Views: 798 Honoring Two Stories – Two Men – Two Estates A key mission statement of the Mr. Local History project is to find new ways to “Share History with… Read More »Gilded Age New Jersey Mansions Honored for Their Historic…
Keepsake: Bernardsville’s Olcott School Part of NJ Keepsake Collection
Views: 2,077 Olcott School Keepsake Official Launch Party: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 The Mayor of New Jersey’s Historic Village recently decreed that a new icon be added to the New… Read More »Keepsake: Bernardsville’s Olcott School Part of NJ Keepsake Collection
Preserving Cranford New Jersey’s History With Art on Wood-The Cat’s Meow
Views: 2,854 The Mr. Local History Project (MLH) has been preserving and promoting local history since its establishment as a non-profit organization in 2019. The all-volunteer group started a wooden… Read More »Preserving Cranford New Jersey’s History With Art on Wood-The…
The Riverside Inn – History of Cranford’s (and New Jersey’s) #1 Dive Bar
Views: 4,303 Our researchers continue to dig and have finally found ALL of the deed records of the Riverside Inn property. It took us back to the late 1800s. If… Read More »The Riverside Inn – History of Cranford’s (and New…
Preserving Bernardsville’s History Collection
Views: 1,717 Supporting Bernardsville’s history via our MLH keepsake collection is growing as we honor Bernardsville’s local history. Here’s your chance, Bernardsville, to show your support for local history. Three… Read More »Preserving Bernardsville’s History Collection
Does Another Jersey Hot Dog Icon Deserve a Historic Collectible? VOTE
Views: 1,034 Does the hot dog (not the Italian one) get a place in New Jersey’s Historic Foodie Wooden Collectible series?What about Rutt’s Hut, or any other of a handful… Read More »Does Another Jersey Hot Dog Icon Deserve a Historic…
The New Jersey Historic Wooden Village Keepsake Collection Keeps Expanding
Views: 24,700 The MLH Project is proud to be the exclusive reseller of the New Jersey Historic Wooden Keepsake Collection, created by the world-famous Cat’s Meow Village. Made in the… Read More »The New Jersey Historic Wooden Village Keepsake Collection Keeps…
Vote For Bernardsville’s Most Historic Venues
Views: 907 Take the Survey – What are the Most Historic Icons in Bernardsville? Olcott School, The Old Library, Jerolaman’s, the Bernards Inn, the Old Stone Hotel, Dunster Squibb house,… Read More »Vote For Bernardsville’s Most Historic Venues
Honoring Four Historic New Jersey Eateries Cat’s Meow Collectibles
Views: 10,959 Four limited edition wooden keepsakes to honor New Jersey’s historic icons honoring the state’s most famous eateries that have served Jersey for almost 100 years. Congratulations to our… Read More »Honoring Four Historic New Jersey Eateries Cat’s Meow Collectibles
Preserving Bernardsville’s History with Art on Wood Keepsakes – The Cat’s Meow
Views: 12,849 We start with a little video tied to three limited edition wooden keepsakes to honor historic icons in Bernardsville, New Jersey. Click the video below to watch. Supporting… Read More »Preserving Bernardsville’s History with Art on Wood Keepsakes –…
100th Far Hills Race Collectible – Feel Lucky – Enter Chance to Win
Views: 2,633 UPDATED for 2024 – We’re having a raffle again to honor the 103rd edition of the Far Hills Race Meeting. Enter your chance to win the 100th Anniversary… Read More »100th Far Hills Race Collectible – Feel Lucky –…
Newark’s 1932 Krug’s Tavern Wooden Collectible Honors Jersey’s BEST
Views: 4,018 Krug’s Tavern, a shot and beer joint that’s survived through WW2, the Riots, and gentrification, the four generations continue the family legacy with this legendary New Jersey tavern.… Read More »Newark’s 1932 Krug’s Tavern Wooden Collectible Honors Jersey’s BEST
Keepsakes: Preserving Westfield NJ History – The Cat’s Meow
Views: 7,019 Congratulations to the Westfield Fire Department as Westfield celebrates its 150th year. The Mr. Local History Project (MLH) has been preserving and promoting local history since our non-profit… Read More »Keepsakes: Preserving Westfield NJ History – The Cat’s Meow
Widow White’s Tavern 7th Wooden Historic Village Keepsake
Views: 5,863 Be part of the Widow White’s Tavern limited edition run. Mr Local History is proud to announce the upcoming release of the 7th in the collectible series, the… Read More »Widow White’s Tavern 7th Wooden Historic Village Keepsake
Union Flagship on Route 22 Beautiful Keepsake Honors History
Views: 1,865 Congratulations to Union, Route 22, and the famous historic roadside attraction, the “World Famous Flagship – the ship that never sailed.” Your votes mattered, and the Route 22… Read More »Union Flagship on Route 22 Beautiful Keepsake Honors History
The Washington House- A Basking Ridge Icon
Views: 6,235 New Jersey Historical Wooden Keepsake Collection Welcomes the 1871 Washington House The iconic Washington House in Basking Ridge Village has a rich history dating back to 1871. At… Read More »The Washington House- A Basking Ridge Icon
History: ‘Down the Shore Everything’s Alright’ Collectibles
Views: 4,986 Yep, we said it….. sha la la la la la down the shore everything’s alright. Put some of the Jersey shore’s most iconic keepsakes out for display. Bruce… Read More »History: ‘Down the Shore Everything’s Alright’ Collectibles
Preserving Cranford’s History – Five Limited Iconic Collectibles
Views: 8,582 Congratulations, Cranford, on the five collectibles now part of the New Jersey Historical Wooden Village collection, a group of over 40 Jersey collectibles. Each keepsake brings awareness to… Read More »Preserving Cranford’s History – Five Limited Iconic Collectibles
KMS Farmstead in Basking Ridge Honored with Painted Wooden Keepsake
Views: 792 Release Party: March 1, 2025 Celebrating the rich history of the Kennedy Martin Stelle Farmstead, this iconic Basking Ridge farm is honored with this beautiful wooden hand-painted collectible… Read More »KMS Farmstead in Basking Ridge Honored with Painted Wooden…
Does Your Preservation Work Deserve to Be Part of the New Jersey Historical Wooden Village?
Views: 789 Want to be part of the New Jersey Historic Keepsake Village Collection? It all starts with a nomination! The MLH Project is proud to be the exclusive organizer… Read More »Does Your Preservation Work Deserve to Be Part of…
Honoring New Jersey’s Cranford High School History
Views: 3,998 Cranford High School – Cranford, New Jersey – Three Locations – Three Icons 1st CHS – Cranford High School at Grant School Established in 1902, Cranford’s first High… Read More »Honoring New Jersey’s Cranford High School History
Does Warren’s EggOmat Deserve a Keepsake in the NJ Historic Wooden Village Collection? Vote
Views: 1,312 The time – 1950s – the invention – The EggOmat, an egg vending machine enclosed in a wooden shed, born on Mountain Boulevard, across from the field that’s… Read More »Does Warren’s EggOmat Deserve a Keepsake in the NJ…
The Exclusive New Jersey Historic Wooden Village Keepsake Collection
Views: 14,310 The MLH Project is proud to be the exclusive reseller of the New Jersey Historic Wooden Keepsake Collection, created by the world-famous Cat’s Meow Village. Made in the… Read More »The Exclusive New Jersey Historic Wooden Village Keepsake Collection
Collectible: Preserving Jersey Music History – Asbury Park’s Stone Pony
Views: 4,742 UPDATE:It’s HERE! The Cat’s Meow Village and Mr. Local History honors Asbury Park’s Stone Pony, joining the New Jersey Historic Village collection, now over forty keepsakes. Join the… Read More »Collectible: Preserving Jersey Music History – Asbury Park’s Stone…
Treasuring Basking Ridge New Jersey Historic Icons – The Cat’s Meow
Views: 1,158 Nine pieces of custom art on wood honor Bernards Township’s history. Start your collection of these beautiful, limited edition keepsakes. The Governor of New Jersey’s Historic Village has… Read More »Treasuring Basking Ridge New Jersey Historic Icons – The…
Keepsakes: Preserving Westfield New Jersey history is a Treasure
Views: 1,615 Congratulations to the Westfield Fire Department as Westfield celebrates the 150th year. 150th Anniversary of the Westfield Fire Department with a parade and community festival on Saturday, June 21, 2025:… Read More »Keepsakes: Preserving Westfield New Jersey history is a Treasure
Keepsake: Wildwood Arrives to NJ Historic Wooden Village Collection
Views: 2,315 Ahhhhhhhh……those Wildwood Days are ready to enjoy in your home!A monumental new keepsake collectible from the Mr. Local History Project. The Governor of New Jersey’s Historic Village recently… Read More »Keepsake: Wildwood Arrives to NJ Historic Wooden Village Collection
Keepsake: Basking Ridge Christmas Eve Caroling on the Green
Views: 9,519 The Governor of New Jersey’s Historic Keepsake Village has decreed that a new icon should be added to the New Jersey Historic Wooden Village Collection, expanding the exclusive… Read More »Keepsake: Basking Ridge Christmas Eve Caroling on the Green
Who Brings Their Jersey Village Collectibles out Just for the Holidays?
Views: 852 We have been told a terrible rumor. Is it true? Do some people bring out their Jersey Cat’s Meow collectibles only for the holidays? Read on…. Yes, we… Read More »Who Brings Their Jersey Village Collectibles out Just for…
Bernards Township/Bernardsville Historic Wooden Village Keepsake Collectibles
Views: 2,891 Congratulations, Basking Ridge and Bernardsville, on being the foundation for the New Jersey Historical Wooden Village collection, a group of over 40 Jersey collectibles. Each keepsake brings awareness… Read More »Bernards Township/Bernardsville Historic Wooden Village Keepsake Collectibles
Hackensack’s Historic White Manna Honored With Miniature Wooden Collectible
Views: 2,908 The Mr. Local History Project is proud to announce that the board has accepted The White Manna Hamburger diner stand in Hackensack, New Jersey to be included in… Read More »Hackensack’s Historic White Manna Honored With Miniature Wooden Collectible
The New Jersey Historical Village was created by Mr. Local History, affiliated with the T3 Consortium, and then licensed to various organizations for fundraising and promotional activities.
