Crest and Art Honor Bernardsville’s Centennial History

2 years ago

2024 is the #bernardsville100 or #bernardsvillecentennial or #bernardsville1924-2024 and the Mr.Local History Project plans to study it, write about it,…

New Jersey Provincial Governor – Francis Bernard’s Actual 1758 Job Description

2 years ago

Terms and Conditions to the new Provincial Governor if accepted. And YES, Bernard accepted. Francis Bernard, Provincial Governor of New…

Blairsden- The Horror, The Nuns and Other Urban Legends

2 years ago

Weird New Jersey magazine launched an all-out attack with urban legends about what went terribly wrong inside the Blairsden Estate…

A Burger Like No Other in San Diego

2 years ago

For those who love the California beach scene, the town of Pacific Beach ranks as one of the best offering…

Preserving History: Creating Your Town with Lego Blocks

2 years ago

Mr. Local History has a fun way to preserve and promote local history with a social project - build your…

What is (a) Jockey Hollow?

2 years ago

Jockey Hollow is part of America's first National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park which marks their 90th Anniversary in…

Sir Francis Bernard Honored With American Town Names

2 years ago

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

Morristown National Historic Park Marks 90th Anniversary

2 years ago

America's First Historic National ParkMorristown National Historical Park Marks 90th Anniversary Congratulations to the Morristown National Historical Park and your…

In Search of the Crest of Sir Francis Bernard

2 years ago

In Search of the Official Crest of Sir Francis Bernard, the Royal Governor of New Jersey and Massachusetts. As with…

First Ukrainian Flags Were Made in Jersey

2 years ago

Did You Know that the Annin Flag Company in New Jersey created the first Ukrainian flags.Known as one of the…

Basking Ridge Sticker – Show Your Community Pride

2 years ago

A simple yet powerful way to show you care about Basking Ridge history while supporting the red, gold colors of…

Hey New Jersey – Who Remembers S&H Green Stamps

2 years ago

Just the word S&H green stamps immediately brings you back in time to what seemed to be simpler times. No…

Honoring Black History Month in the Somerset Hills

2 years ago

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

Basking Ridge Garden Club Centennial Celebration

2 years ago

The Basking Ridge Garden Club's historic centennial anniversary kicked off with year-long celebrations. Credit Basking Ridge Garden Club. In 1923,…

MLHP History Gift Shop

2 years ago

Jersey is all we do. We make each of these collectibles to promote New Jersey history as our motto states:…

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