Monthly Archives: March 2007

New Hampshire: When Bethlehem Met the Brazilian Beauty

Back in 1954 Bethlehem New Hampshire held an event called the Sunfire Festival.  Someone had the brilliant idea to invite … Continue reading

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New Hampshire’s First State Park: Miller State Park

New Hampshire's first state park was created in 1891. In that year the New Hampshire state legislature enacted laws appropriating … Continue reading

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Cow Hampshire: Celebrating One Year of Blogging About New Hampshire

Yes, a year has really passed since I first started blogging. I'm celebrating this event by drinking an extra glass … Continue reading

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New Hampshire St. Patrick’s Day 2007

Begorrah! This Saturday is St. Patrick's Day. Although New Hampshire has a varied ethnic heritage, among the prominent groups who early … Continue reading

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Our Nig: Sketches from the Life of a Free Black

Cover of the book, Our Nig: Sketches from the Life of a Free Black, by Harriet E. Wilson.  See … Continue reading

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