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New Hampshire Tidbits: Who Were the Boston Tea Party?
December 16th 2019 is the 246th Anniversary of the so-called Boston Tea Party. Some historians believe that the term ‘Boston Tea Party’ was referring not to the event itself, but rather to the “party of participants,” i.e. by definition “a … Continue reading →
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Merrimack New Hampshire’s Boston Post Cane
I recently wrote about a custom unique to New England, namely the awarding of the Boston Post Cane. I won’t be repeating all that background data, and instead focus on one New Hampshire town’s oldest cane recipients. Suffice it to … Continue reading →
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New Hampshire Glossary: The Boston Post Cane
New Hampshire (like New England) has historically been home to iconic people, events and objects. Grouped together they make our home wonderfully unique, unconventional and distinctive. Among these is the tradition of the Boston Post Cane. If you live in … Continue reading →
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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Andover
The United States entered World War I on April 6, 1917. On the 5th of June following that announcement the first of three registrations took place, and many of those registrants entered military service. These documents included personal details and … Continue reading →
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New Hampshire WWI Military: Heroes of Bristol
Forty-three men served in the World War from the town of Bristol, New Hampshire’s approximate 1600 citizens. One made the ultimate sacrifice–1st Lieut. George Minot Cavis. When the World War ended, the town of Bristol arranged for a plaque that … Continue reading →
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