It's hard to believe that in 2026, the United States will be celebrating its 250th anniversary. That means it's also…
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The term “dive bar” originated in the United States in the 1880s and was initially used as a derogatory term. It referred…
The MLH Project is proud to be the exclusive reseller of the New Jersey Historic Wooden Keepsake Collection, created by…
Yes, in New Jersey, there are places making pizzas from 24"to 36" that are very good —we call them Jersey's…
UPDATE:It's HERE! The Cat's Meow Village and Mr. Local History honors Asbury Park's Stone Pony, joining the New Jersey Historic…
Every time our researchers come up with a Jersey history topic, it can come from a very simple premise. This…
Warren Township, before 1805, was at the southern end of Bernards Township and the Eastern edge of Bridgewater. Source: Map…
The Society of the Cincinnati was founded in 1783 by officers of the Continental Army and their French counterparts after…
Mr Local History loves history with a social twist. In fact, it's our motto! So we thought how fun it…
PREVIEW RELEASE:Our researchers continue to work with this story as there are several conflicting points of view we want to…
Whether you're a banker, national political figure, CEO, or farmer, the Somerset Hills has provided commercial opportunities for centuries. From…
Our Mr. Local History Project Mission: To preserve and promote New Jersey's local history with a social twist, as we…
The Mr. Local History Project looks back at the top 25 researched stories posted for the year 2024. This year…
UPDATE:After years of work, the Mr. Local History Project committed to five historic wooden keepsakes in Cranford to preserve and…
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