Many people have asked why you post all this history stuff on the area you're calling the Somerset Hills. Well,…
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Whether you're a banker, national political figure, CEO, or farmer, the Somerset Hills has provided commercial opportunities for centuries. From…
Every year, the Basking Ridge Fire Department erects a locally donated 30-foot evergreen tree on the town green. The fire…
While history recognizes President Abraham Lincoln's Thanksgiving proclamation, many don't know that two statesmen persuaded President George Washington to declare…
ONE NIGHT ONLY! Join the community with friends, neighbors, volunteers for a holiday celebration of what will be the 100th…
Cemeteries showcase some of history's greatest reminders of where we came from. Many people new to the area are unaware…
Our curiosity started with a round-table discussion: Who is Francis Bernard, and should there be a statue to recognize his…
Sir Francis Bernard's Legacy Carries On as Towns Honor the Royal Governor of New Jersey and Massachusetts In 1758, Francis…
So excited to begin the planning for the 2023 Bernards Township Day of Community Service and Pride scheduled for Wednesday,…
Self guided tours of some of the most historic pubs and taverns in the tri-state area. Who doesn't like going…
For your consideration...... Late December and early January are great times to reflect on the year passed and stories that…
The Mr. Local History project often digs into multiple archives looking for evidence of the areas collective past. But this…
The New Jersey Register of Historic Places is the official list of New Jersey's historic resources of local, state, and…
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