How do I Get One of These Historic Limited Edition Keepsakes?
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 just like to cherish the fond memories of the area.
Mr. Local History has an exclusive line of historic items that identify and recognize our Jersey history. Open 24/7 and shipped right to your door. Browse our real-time inventory then just click to your cart and checkout with our safe and SECURE process.
30 New Jersey Wooden Village Keepsakes
Mr. Local History’s New Jersey Cat’s Meow Keepsake collection is at 30 keepsakes and counting. Each site or event is a special piece of art on front with the history on the back. Once they’re gone they’re gone! Makes a great annual gift to a collector as well. Always look for the “black cat” to make sure you have an official Cat’s Meow village piece. A true original.
UPDATE:
We are so happy to announce that the White Manna in Hackensack, along with the Westfield Fire House and Jolly Trolley, the Basking Ridge Christmas Eve 100th Sing Anniversary, the Barnegat Lighthouse aka Barney, have all been added to the New Jersey Historic Village keepsake collection, bringing the total to 30 New Jersey collectibles.
The 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 really excited to see how the public reacts to the next additions to this historic series. Sign up to receive updates when new pieces come available.
Current Trending Nominations
With ongoing discussions and surveys with collectors, local history fans, here’s what the community is endorsing to be added to the New Jersey Historic Wooden Village Collection:
- Bernards Inn – Bernardsville, New Jersey
- Somerset Courthouse – Somerville, New Jersey
- Sandy Hook National Park Lighthouse – Sandy Hook, New Jersey (Approved)
- Wildwood Boardwalk, Wildwood, New Jersey
- White Manna Hamburger Stand (Hackensack, NJ) Approved
- Rutt’s Hut Hot dog counter “Home of the Ripper” – Clifton, New Jersey
Factors for selection into the NJ collection include the age of the event or property, the connection to the existing collection, local interest and voting (where applicable). If you’d like to nominate an event or property, feel free to post a comment in the comments section and the committee will look into your recommendation.
Historic Organizations – Want to be considered to be in the New Jersey Historic Keepsake Village Collection?
Know of a worthy historic addition to the New Jersey Historic Village Collection? Drop us a note as we’ve gotten very good working with organizations to create a keepsake to be nominated to the New Jersey Historic Village Collection – email us. We have a great program where you can get your own keepsake created with inventory for as little as $300.
People LOVE the Black Cat in Every Collectible
Many people collect other village pieces and build a village collection. The creations are part of the historic Cat’s Meow Village Collection, which has been producing iconic wood ornaments for over 40 years.
Local organizations and businesses will be producing limited batches of selected Somerset Hills Keepsake Village collectibles. All collectibles will be available online via the Mr. Local History Gift Shop.
New Jersey Historic Village Collection Partner –
The Cat’s Meow Village Company of Wooster, Ohio
The Cat’s Meow Village is a small American company founded in Wooster, Ohio in 1982 starting with one simple wooden house Faline cutout on her grandfather’s saw in the loft of the hog barn. 35 years later, Jones with her crew continues to craft “little wooden buildings” of local, national, and international landmarks that spark memories and kindle smiles on the faces of “real life adventurers” like you.
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