Do you know how Arthur's Tavern got its name? Meet Arthur..... Arthur McGreevy. Meet Arthur McGreevy Arthur was born on…
While history recognizes President Abraham Lincoln's Thanksgiving proclamation, many don't know that two statesmen persuaded President George Washington to declare…
You wouldn't think, but in a quiet suburb of New York City, a man has amassed what is often referred…
The Governor of New Jersey's Historic Keepsake Village has decreed that a new icon should be added to the New…
The Jacobus Vanderveer House in Bedminster, New Jersey, is celebrating its 22nd Colonial Christmas, an annual fundraiser event that combines…
The Mr. Local History Project is probably the "smallest of small businesses" and needs your support. We have great gifts…
We love the history and stories associated with great American icons—the mom-and-pop hardware store is one of our favorites. We…
We've been spending all year creating some of the most unique Jersey history gifts this holiday season. The Mr Local…
We have been told a terrible rumor. Is it true? Do some people bring out their Jersey Cat's Meow collectibles…
His stage name was Leo, but his real name was Slats, and he rests in New Jersey. His stage name…
Presidents #22 and #24 and Now #45 and #47 - Only Two Presidents to Serve Non-Consecutive Terms. Here's how four…
In a sleepy equestrian area in the Somerset Hills of central New Jersey, the former President of the United States…
Several museums are closing permanently, including the Rubin Museum of Art in New York City, the 9/11 Tribute Museum in…
Mr Local History loves history with a social twist. In fact, it's our motto! So we thought how fun it…
This is a tale about auto racing legends of the early 1920s, known as daredevils and speed freaks, who traveled…
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