Bernards Township/Basking Ridge
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History
The Lenni-Lenape Indians were the first known inhabitants of the Bernards Township area. A 3,000 acrea area was purchased in1717 on behalf of King James III of England from the Lenapes for $50. The remainder of the Township’s land was bought later that year by William Penn. In 1733 the name “Basking Ridge” first appeared in ecclesiastic records of the Presbyterian Church and is recorded as being derived from the fact that“wild animals of the adjacent lowlands were accustomed to bask in the warm sun of this beautiful ridge.”
Vibe
Area highlights include fine restaurants, local downtown shopping in addition to Bridgewater Mall and the renowned Mall at Short Hills. Nature and history abound with nearby historic Colonial Morristown, Morristown National Park “JockeyHollow,” the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge and Lord Stirling Park.
Activities and attractions
Since the area is known for its music scene, make sure to check out a concert at one of the venues like Neumo’s, pick through a record store like Sonic Boom, or do the extreme and attend the Capitol Hill Block Party in July. You can also say hello to the Jimi Hendrix statue on the corner of Broadway and Pine. If you’re into film, see a movie at the Landmark Harvard Exit – a classic building turned into theaters. Despite being one of the most densely populated areas of the city, Capitol Hill also has a surprising amount of green space, including Volunteer Park, Cal Anderson Park, and Interlaken Park, not to mention the Washington Parks Arboretum on the northeast corner.
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