Cranford Canoe Club Moves Closer to National Historic Nomination

5 months ago

What has been coined the "Venice of New Jersey", the iconic Cranford Canoe Club in Cranford, New Jersey is starting…

The Annins of Liberty Corner: Patriots, Flag Company and a Middle School

5 months ago

Update: February 16, 2024 - Thanks to all of you, the BOE has removed the name change for William Annin…

Three Historic Moments That Changed Basking Ridge & America

5 months ago

On the internet, we've created the #3LOCALHISTORYEVENTCHALLENGE, where you share your town's three most historic events. As the historian for…

Retrospective: Why Bernardsville was Once Called Vealtown

5 months ago

It's an age-old question, and the internet didn't know the answer. So the Mr. Local History Project went digging. Why…

Bring Auto Racing Back to Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson New Jersey

5 months ago

The former mayor of Paterson, Joey Torres, had committed to seeing the restoration of the stadium by the end of…

America’s First Republican Vice President Nominee – Basking Ridge’s William Dayton Beats out Abraham Lincoln

5 months ago

Americans think the Biden/Trump election was one for the ages, exposing huge ideological beliefs, highly charged politics, and a fight…

Jackie Kennedy Onassis’ Time in Bernardsville & Peapack, New Jersey

5 months ago

A Small Part of Camelot in the Somerset Hills in Northern Somerset County, New Jersey, and why the Fall and…

The Somerset Hills Airport in Basking Ridge – Lost but Not Forgotten

5 months ago

Lord Stirling, the Revolutionary War Buildings, the First Airmail, World Record Gliders, the Tuskegee Airmen, the VA, a proposed Super…

The Gilded Age: Natirar Estate in Peapack/Far Hills, New Jersey

5 months ago

UPDATE: The Mr. Local History Project is SOOOO excited to introduce the expansion of our Historic New Jersey Historic Cat's…

The Founding Families of Bernards Township (Basking Ridge)

5 months ago

NOTE: Remember that Warren, Far Hills, and Bernardsville were part of Bernards Township, so these family stories also include those…

ROADTRIP: Historic Waterloo Village Concept Works

5 months ago

Here's an idea. How about a fresh air compound? Great open space. Historic homes, beautiful rolling, open fields, and a…

Films Document A Defeated Jetport and the Mightiest Oak

5 months ago

Films Document Basking Ridge and Surrounding Area History If you're a fan of local history, two area film makers have…

The Food Hall – Modernizing the Food Court Concept

5 months ago

The District Kitchen in Jersey City is the closest we've seen to being a true "Food Hall". Some ask, "Why…

Widow White’s Tavern 7th Wooden Historic Village Keepsake

5 months ago

Be part of the Widow White's Tavern limited edition run. Mr Local History is proud to announce the upcoming release…

Far Hills Race Meeting is Real Social Jersey History

5 months ago

UPDATE:FS2 is carrying America’s Day at the Races today (Sat, Oct 18, 2025) from 12:00–6:00 pm ET, which includes coverage…

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