Views: 274 SAVE THE DATE The day is dedicated for organizations and residents give back to Bernards Township by performing various acts of community service for the township that makes Bernards Township a better place to grow up, live, or… Read More »Bernards Township Day of Service and Pride 2024 Challenge
Views: 498 Project Local History Ambassador –Now in our 2nd year, the Project Local History Ambassador (PLHA) is where the Mr. Local History Project holds assemblies at each elementary school in Bernards Township sharing the history of the Bernards Township… Read More »Project Local History Ambassador
Views: 3,182 The Mr. Local History Project looks back at the top 25 researched stories posted for the year. This year was a funny twist as readers around the world wanted to know a few classic sayings about the cold.… Read More »2023 Mr. Local History Project Top 25 Stories
Views: 2,484 One thing is for sure: You can guarantee that each of these businesses in New Jersey will have lines out the door and down the block every Christmas Eve. Most are also “CASH ONLY,” so make sure you… Read More »Jersey Businesses That Have A Line Out the Door Every Christmas Eve
Views: 1,714 Less than half a mile down Green Brook Road in Green Brook, New Jersey, sits a sizable but inconspicuous old house. This house is known locally as the Dr. John Vermeule House or the Vermeule House (pronounced Ver-Mule).… Read More »Different Owners, Changing Times…Vermeule House in Green Brook Remains
Views: 1,683 Plans for New Jersey’s 250th Anniversary include Somerset County Going Big to Financially Back Local History in Central New Jersey 2026 will mark 250 years of American Independence and Somerset County is gearing up to participate in the national celebration. And… Read More »Somerset County is Reving Up History for Nations 250th Anniversary in 2026
Views: 1,810 Do you live in Bedminster, Bernards Township or Bernardsville and think you know your local history? If you do, we’ve got a few brain teasers for you to see just how much you know about your town’s local… Read More »Three Local Quizzes Test Your Localness
The Mr. Local History Project explores the mysterious past of the tiny house on 32 Hillcrest Road, Warren Township. Before being surrounded by modern development, this rural area was once home to German-Jewish farmers escaping World War 2, and underwent several ownership changes, a testament to its intriguing history.
Views: 1,319 Vol.5 Issue 4 – Join the Mr. Local History Project as we prepare to celebrate the holidays in our beautiful historic New Jersey. We know it’s early, but we have to get the word out on so many… Read More »Mr. Local History 2023 Holiday Magazine Vol 5. Issue 4
Views: 1,086 ONE NIGHT ONLY! Join the community with friends, neighbors, volunteers for a holiday celebration of what will be the 100th running of the Basking Ridge Christmas Eve Sing on the Green. The special gathering will be Wednesday, December… Read More »Dec 13 – Celebration: Honoring Volunteers Who Make The 100th Basking Ridge Christmas Eve Carol Happen
