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Not New Hampshire: Sculptor Carl H. Conrads of Germany and West Hartford CT

Posted on 25 April, 2020 by Janice Brown

Carl Henry Conrads (erroneously called Charles Conrads in some sources) was not a New Hampshire native, nor did he ever live within our state’s boundaries.  But he did sculpt some of our most famous statues, including those of John Stark … Continue reading →

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Concord New Hampshire’s State House – Celebrating 199 Years

Posted on 25 March, 2014 by Janice Brown

Prior to the American Revolution, Portsmouth was the undoubted “capital” of New Hampshire. In 1778 New Hampshire's first Constitutional Convention … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Missing Places: The Old Man of the Mountain

Posted on 30 April, 2013 by Janice Brown

  “He the eldest son of Time, has not changed in form or place since the floods retired.  Yet even he shall crumble away. But when the man of granite rock is dissolved, the men of granite soul shall stand … Continue reading →

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Salisbury New Hampshire Lawyer, Orator, Statesman: Daniel Webster (1782-1852)

Posted on 9 January, 2008 by Janice Brown

Daniel Webster, son of Ebenezer & Abigail (Eastman) Webster was born in Salisbury, New Hampshire [now Franklin NH] … Continue reading →

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Webster – early New Hampshire Government web site

Posted on 29 July, 2006 by Janice Brown

An early name for the New Hampshire government web site was “Webster” to honor Daniel Webster, the statesman.

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