Sir Francis Bernard Honored With American Town Names

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Sir Francis Bernard's Legacy Carries On as Towns Honor the Royal Governor of New Jersey and Massachusetts In 1758, Francis…

The Flagship American Eagle & America’s 250

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The USCGC Eagle will serve as the flagship of the America 250 maritime celebrations, leading the Parade of Sail into New…

Retrospective: Building AT&T Headquarters Basking Ridge

5 months ago

Remember Basking Ridge's AT&T with some vintage items in our Wear Lost Local History store. As with all Mr. Local…

Bernards Township Day of Community Service and Pride 2024 Challenge

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DATE: Friday, May 24, 2024 - Day Focuses on Community Service and Pride in Bernards Township The Mr. Local History…

Moonshining Bootlegging Speakeasies in Somerset County, NJ

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A few friends got together and started talking about the fine art of distilling and how much it's changed (if…

High Point State Park was Donated by Bernardsville Family

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High Point State Park in Sussex, New Jersey, home to the state's highest elevation and a monument for veterans, owes…

Traveling Historic Highways – The Van Dorn Mill

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Somerset County is full of great history almost to a fault. Driving up and down Route 202 we often forget…

Retrospective: Robert & Estelle Terry – Tuskegee Airmen and Basking Ridge Pilots

5 months ago

NOTE: As with all Mr. Local History retrospectives, we often update the post when we learn stories and are sent…

Best Crumb Cake in New Jersey – Discuss Now

5 months ago

Maybe we're taking this too seriously, but we've been searching for bakeries serving New Jersey's best crumb cake. If you're…

Remembering Howard Johnson’s

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Introduced to America in 1925, it wasn't until 1954 when the first HoJo's motor lodge made it to the scene.…

New Jersey Hills are Alive with Distilling History

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Distilling in Central New Jersey New Jersey has a deep history of distilling spirits that goes back to colonial times.…

Honoring Four Historic New Jersey Eateries Cat’s Meow Collectibles

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Show you love Jersey foodies with this iconic collectible bundle - Online Exclusive Four limited edition wooden keepsakes to honor…

The Besties – The Best of the Best in Basking Ridge, Bernardsville, Bedminster in Northern Somerset County

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2025 Suggestions? Drop Us a NoteWe dare to compare! Bedminster, Bernardsville, Basking Ridge, Far Hills, Peapack/Gladstone, also known as The…

May the Force Be With You – Hildebrandt Twins New Jersey Connection

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The Brothers Hildebrandt - Creating the original Star Wars poster was just the tip of the iceberg. May the 4th…

The Knox Trophy – West Point’s Oldest Military Award

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The Knox Trophy is an award that was established on October 8, 1910, and given annually by the Sons of the…

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