The World’s Oldest Glitter Factory Started in Bernardsville, New Jersey

11 months ago

UPDATE: April 7, 2025Bernardsville, New Jersey's Meadowbrook Farm is in the NewsThe Bernardsville Board of Adjustment Application for what looked…

New Jersey’s Historic Olympians List – Who Will Shine in 2024?

11 months ago

Going to the Olympics as a participant is a great accomplishment. Winning an Olympic medal is the pinnacle to some.…

Mr. Local History 2024 Summer Magazine Vol 6. Issue 2

11 months ago

Vol.6 Issue 2 - Summer is in full swing, and we're happy to say Happy Birthday, America, for the 248th…

The American Flagman Honors Patriotism Everyday

11 months ago

Basking Ridge, New Jersey UPDATE: Back in 2010, we posted this story on another website. Then, we said people needed…

New Jersey’s Gift to America – July 4 Celebration

11 months ago

New Jersey’s Gift to AmericaSomerset County’s Gift to AmericaBridgewater’s Gift to AmericaMiddlebrook’s Gift to AmericaThey all come on Independence Day…

Summer Reading Book & Film Club – Central Jersey History

11 months ago

Summer is a great time for readers to take a book to the beach or just sit in a lounge…

How Are We Doing? Help Us Be Better

11 months ago

Hi Everyone, We know you're busy, and we do our best to provide an entertaining look and thorough research on…

How Raritan, NJ Was the Venue Officially Ending World War I

11 months ago

Somerset County is well known for its importance regarding the Revolutionary War, but many may not know the impact Somerset…

Take 2 Minutes and 18 Seconds to Celebrate America

11 months ago

It takes around two minutes and eighteen seconds to sing God Bless America. Mr. Local History took a trip to…

Businesses Lost In Somerset Hills, New Jersey this Past Century

11 months ago

MLH launched a new "Wear Jersey Local History" Collection - We now have a dedicated Bernardsville/Basking Ridge collection, too! The…

Independence Day – Kudos to New Jersey Signers #jersey5

11 months ago

The Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It was engrossed on parchment and on August…

1905 – New Jersey Automobile Beach Racing Rivaled Florida’s Daytona Beach

11 months ago

Yes, it's true. While motorsports history has been very kind to the Daytona and Ormond Beaches in Florida, historians often…

Wildwood’s Motorcycle Wall of Death is Back in New Jersey

11 months ago

Get yourself a piece of Jersey history - the Mr. Local History Project "Wear Jersey History Collection." Motorsports Collection -…

Retrospective: White Tower Hamburger System – In Search of New Jersey Locations

12 months ago

As with all Mr. Local History retrospectives, updates are made to this post when we learn additional information. We will continue…

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