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New Hampshire Tidbits: Fun Things To Do Before 1880

Posted on 1 December, 2018 by Janice Brown

The Cheer of New England Life For one, I utterly deny that the rural society of New England, taken as a whole, is in a grim, stern or extravagantly repressed condition. I do not know much of Connecticut, but I … Continue reading →

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100 Years Ago: Decoration Day Celebrations

Posted on 28 May, 2018 by Janice Brown

One hundred years ago the last Monday of May was a time to decorate the graves of those who died in previous wars with a strong focus on the Civil War. The day was solemnly celebrated throughout the United States, … Continue reading →

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Laconia Motorcycle Week History: 100 Years Old

Posted on 2 June, 2017 by Janice Brown

Laconia Motorcycle Week is quickly approaching [June 10-18, 2017] and once again discussion arises as to how old this event really is. The official commercial web site says that it is 99 years old. In my humble opinion, that’s fake … Continue reading →

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The Many Faces of General John Stark of Manchester New Hampshire

Posted on 1 April, 2017 by Janice Brown

New Hampshire residents traditionally celebrate John Stark day on April 25th each year.  This celebratory date is set by New Hampshire Revised Statutes 4:13-l – General John Stark Day, that designates the fourth Monday in April as such. “And the … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire EVENT: Marilla Ricker Portrait Unveiling May 16, 2016 at 3:30 PM

Posted on 11 May, 2016 by Janice Brown

Back in 2014 I first wrote about Marilla Marks (Young) Ricker, the first woman in New Hampshire to attempt to cast her vote during elections (1870), and the first to run for governor (1910). She failed in both attempts [details … Continue reading →

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