While history recognizes President Abraham Lincoln's Thanksgiving proclamation, many don't know that two New Jersey statesmen persuaded President George Washington…
John joins what we call the Basking Ridge Rushmore 5 of the modern era! They make BR what it is…
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…
On the internet, we've created the #3LOCALHISTORYEVENTCHALLENGE, where you share your town's three most historic events. As the historian for…
June Kennedy - Bernards Township's First Official Historian June's 90th birthday in 2018. A Basking Ridge resident for 31 years,…
The official flag of Bernards Township The Bernards Township flag, officially adopted in 1960 to commemorate the township's bicentennial, was…
Lt. Austin Pendleton Spencer - US Navy - Call sign "Spike" This story came about after the Mr. Local History…
Want a quick way to search for articles about the history of one of the towns we love to cover?The…
Whether you're a banker, national political figure, CEO, or farmer, the Somerset Hills has provided commercial opportunities for centuries. From…
FRANCIS BERNARD, NEW JERSEY’S FORGOTTEN GOVERNOR SOCIAL MEDIA HISTORY SERIES The Mr. Local History Project hopes you've been following our…
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…
We'd love your opinion on Basking Ridge, Liberty Corner, Lyons, and West Millington. What are Bernards Township's most historic icons?…
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