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New Hampshire Glossary: Tableaux
Also called “Tableau” and “Tableau vivant“, these words describe a custom posed scene consisting of actors (either amateur or professional), often in costume with backdrops, created for entertainment purposes. One of the most popular stage entertainments of the nineteenth century … Continue reading
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Tagged New Hampshire, NH, performance, show, tableau, tableaux
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“Thanksgiving in the Olden Time”: An 1876 Sermon Published in the New Hampshire Sentinel
Anybody born out of New England cannot have the true flavor of New England in his mouth, and it is to the happy saints, born in New England, that I address myself this morning, not forbidding others to catch the … Continue reading
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Tagged celebrated, celebration, customs, holiday, how, New England, olden time, sermon, Thanksgiving
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Four Manchester (NH) High School Graduates of 1888
The year was 1888. Manchester New Hampshire’s only high school was then located on Beech Street, between Lowell and Concord Streets–”a three story building with mansard roof, Romanesque style arched windows with elaborate window crowns, and two side pediment porticos.” … Continue reading
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Tagged 1888, education, graduate, high, High School, Manchester, school
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New Hampshire’s Thanksgiving Recipes from 1889
The New Hampshire newspapers of old were a great resource for women to share their special family recipes. In 1889 the following are gleaned for your enjoyment. [Editor’s note and disclaimer: Please repeat these recipes at your own risk, I … Continue reading