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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Hopkinton and Contoocook

Posted on 28 April, 2018 by Janice Brown

In 2017 the Town of Hopkinton, New Hampshire’s Historical Society presented an amazing series of seminars and educational programs on the town’s involvement in World War I and how it affected everyone. The Hopkinton Library offered a list of recommended … Continue reading →

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Merrimack New Hampshire Admiral Forrest Percival Sherman, USN (1896-1951)

Posted on 16 February, 2007 by Janice Brown

Forrest P. Sherman, a native of Merrimack,


was born October 30, 1896 on Depot Street, in the Reeds Ferry section. … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Missing Places: Rye’s Farragut Hotel

Posted on 4 December, 2006 by Janice Brown

Ephraim Philbrick built the first summer hotel in Rye, called the Atlantic House. Of course there were several inns or taverns … Continue reading →

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Admiral David Farragut

Posted on 19 June, 2006 by Janice Brown
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