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The 4th of July: New Hampshire 238 Years Ago

Posted on 3 July, 2024 by Janice Brown

Two hundred and thirty-eight years ago, the United States of America was still in its infancy. Only eleven years prior, on the 4th of July, had the Declaration of Independence been passed.  The American people were generally  appreciative of those … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Tidbits: Who Were the Boston Tea Party?

Posted on 15 December, 2019 by Janice Brown

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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New Hampshire’s Irish Myths and Legends

Posted on 15 March, 2013 by Janice Brown

I grew up in a New Hampshire household where St. Patrick’s Day and my Irish heritage was held in high esteem.  God forbid that I should not wear green on March 17th. And it was entirely a ‘mortal sin’ if … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire: Facts and Myths of July 4th

Posted on 3 July, 2006 by Janice Brown

It has been 230 years since the Declaration of Independence was adopted…

but both facts and myths still swirl around this day of celebration. Continue reading →

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