Mr.localhistoryproject

05/31/2026

05/31/2026

Little Sunday morning history with your coffee. On the last day of May, we dive into the summer of New Jersey history we didn't know about... High School competitive sailing programs. Bet you didn't know the 18 schools involved..... read on...
https://mrlocalhistory.org/newjerseyhighschoolsailing/

05/29/2026

Is Morristown getting an arch? Read the arguement vs. Valley Forge that does have a arch! Story at mrlocalhistory.org (see below).

05/29/2026

Valley Forge and Morristown America 250 History - Saw a photo of not one but two arches at Valley Forge National Historic Park in PA. After visiting, began wondering why Morristown, NJ, which had two winter encampments and the first national historical park designation, doesn't even have one arch.

Why is that? Did Jersey just get outplayed?
Read why we feel it's time to right a wrong -

Perhaps you've heard that President Trump wants an arch for Washington, DC. The Mr. Local History Project has another proposal: how about a nationally

05/28/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/1Htsu7iJAe/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Before he was the Father of a Nation, he was a soldier fighting to survive. A single misstep thrusts young George Washington into the center of a global conflict, testing his honor, loyalty, and courage. As alliances crumble and the frontier erupts into war, he must confront not only his enemies but the man he's becoming. This is the untold story of Young Washington. In theaters July 4th.

05/28/2026

A historic day across New Jersey - and we have the history. National Burger Day did not emerge from a single founder or historical event. It evolved from America’s long love affair with the hamburger and modern promotional food culture. So where's your "go to" if you're celebrating

Read more: https://mrlocalhistory.org/burger-series-jersey-style/

05/27/2026

Fly your flag.... snap a photo, then post a pic for all to see in the comments below.

05/27/2026

Getting Closer Every Day - https://mrlocalhistory.org/new-jersey-america-250-events-calendar/

05/27/2026

NATIONAL BURGER DAY!!!!! THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026

Ah, the Jersey History! See where, what, and some great pics with Jersey History to boot....

If you live in New Jersey, there is no doubt you are in one of the best burger environments in America. Join Mr. Local History as we've gone out all over

05/27/2026

We've seen some great America 250 images, but this might be the top so far..... Hoover Dam was lit up in celebration of America 250 . Have one to share?