Bernardsville History

Thanksgiving Proclamation Way Before Lincoln Did It -Thanks Jersey Guys

While history recognizes President Abraham Lincoln's Thanksgiving proclamation, many don't know that two New Jersey statesmen persuaded President George Washington…

4 weeks ago

Collectible: Warren’s Egg-O-Mat Coming to NJ Historic Wooden Village- Pre Orders Underway

11/9/2025 Update: The offer is now suspended due to a lack of interest. Deposits have been refunded. If there is…

1 month ago

Keepsake: Bernardsville’s Olcott School Part of NJ Keepsake Collection

Olcott School Keepsake Official Launch Party: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 Bernardsville's Olcott school opened in 1905, serving both Basking Ridge…

5 months ago

Preserving Bernardsville’s History Collection

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

5 months ago

Vote For Bernardsville’s Most Historic Venues

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

5 months ago

Meet (Sir) Francis Bernard Esq. – New Jersey’s Royal Governor

Our curiosity started with a round-table discussion: Who is Francis Bernard, and should there be a statue to recognize his…

5 months ago

Sir Francis Bernard Honored With American Town Names

Sir Francis Bernard's Legacy Carries On as Towns Honor the Royal Governor of New Jersey and Massachusetts In 1758, Francis…

5 months ago

Preserving Bernardsville’s History with Art on Wood Keepsakes – The Cat’s Meow

We start with a little video tied to three limited edition wooden keepsakes to honor historic icons in Bernardsville, New…

5 months ago

Meet the Historians Series – Bernardsville’s Marion Kennedy & Jean Hill

Somerset Hills Area: Bernardsville While we await a response from the Bernardsville Library, most of our inquiries are directed to Marion…

5 months ago

The Boylans American Journey to Build Liberty Corner, Pluckemin and Bernardsville

MLH is following the story - Click Here Research Update:Are the Boylans and the Bullions the same family in Liberty…

5 months ago

Book Remembering Bernardsville, New Jersey in the Gilded Age

This is a fantastic look into the history of the Bernardsville, NJ, mountain colony through the eyes of a wealthy…

6 months ago

Bernardsville’s Boylan House on New Jersey’s 10 Most Historic Endangered List

NOTE: The Mr Local History Team was asked by a Bernardsville business owner to weigh in on the controversial Palmer…

7 months ago

Quicklinks – Tracking History From Selected Jersey Towns

Want a quick way to search for articles about the history of one of the towns we love to cover?The…

7 months ago

St. Bernard’s Cemetery is Bernardsville History

Historical Note: Bernardsville was still part of Bernards Township up until 1924. Cemeteries are one of the best sources for…

7 months ago

Retrospective: Bernardsville’s St. Bernard’s Episcopal Church

Bernardsville, New Jersey's St. Bernard's Episcopal Church postcard, postmarked 1909—source: Bernardsville Public Library history room. Bernardsville's St. Bernard's Episcopal Church…

7 months ago

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