Bernardsville’s Historic Cross Estate & Gardens

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Mixed inside a Revolutionary War site on a hillside in Bernardsville, New Jersey, is a modest estate with lovely gardens.…

The Riverside Inn – History of Cranford’s (and New Jersey’s) #1 Dive Bar

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Our researchers continue to dig and have finally found ALL of the deed records of the Riverside Inn property. It…

Retrospective: Newark’s McGovern’s Tavern- An Irish History Tale

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Frank McGovern opened his tavern in 1936 selecting 58 New Street right in the central ward of downtown Newark. Whether…

New Life? Larison’s Turkey Farm in Chester, New Jersey

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Larison’s Turkey Farm was more than just a restaurant; it was a cherished New Jersey landmark steeped in tradition. Established…

NOW SAVED – The EggOmat in Warren Township, New Jersey

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UPDATE: May 25, 2025 - After decades sitting in a rubble pile behind Warren's DPW, the iconic and sole surviving…

Preserving Bernardsville’s History Collection

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Supporting Bernardsville's history via our MLH keepsake collection is growing as we honor Bernardsville's local history. Here's your chance, Bernardsville,…

Remebering the Waterloo Village Concert Series

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The Waterloo Fields, home to the Waterloo Music Festival in Byram Township, New Jersey. In 1977, Waterloo Village opened an…

Does Another Jersey Hot Dog Icon Deserve a Historic Collectible? VOTE

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Does the hot dog (not the Italian one) get a place in New Jersey's Historic Foodie Wooden Collectible series?What about…

President Trump’s Historic Summer White House in Bedminster, New Jersey

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In a sleepy equestrian area in the Somerset Hills of central New Jersey, the former President of the United States…

Vote For Bernardsville’s Most Historic Venues

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Take the Survey - What are the Most Historic Icons in Bernardsville? Olcott School, The Old Library, Jerolaman's, the Bernards…

Wearing Lost Westfield Area Businesses is Fun History

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Mr Local History loves history with a social twist. It's our motto! So we thought: How fun would it be…

The Blessing of the Hounds – A Countryside Tradition

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An annual tradition for the Essex Fox Hounds of Peapack, New Jersey Blessing of the Hounds Back in 2007, before…

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