Author Archives: Janice Brown

December 7: National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Posted on 7 December, 2020 by Janice Brown

2,403 United States citizens were killed in Hawaii during the attack on Pearl Harbor. This incident heralded the beginning of the U.S. entering WWII when war was declared on Japan the following day. In 1994 the United States Congress designated … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Missing Places: Mansion House in Merrimack

Posted on 4 December, 2020 by Janice Brown

A building is more than a structure or a location–it is also a repository of stories about the people and events connected with it. My cousin, Ginny Penrod, had an opportunity to photograph the so-called “Mansion House” of Merrimack NH … Continue reading →

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Five Ways Genealogists Survive a Pandemic Thanksgiving

Posted on 26 November, 2020 by Janice Brown

Genealogists (family history researchers) are a different breed. They live and breathe for the next tidbit of information that others find trivial. They sigh and gush over dusty documents and faded photographs. They love a good story, especially if the … Continue reading →

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One Hundred Years Ago: The Art of Driving a Motorcycle

Posted on 21 November, 2020 by Janice Brown

Even before World War I the motorcycle was used by both sides during the Mexican War. General Pershing was a big fan of the vehicle, and they soon became a substitute for horses during WWI. The Indian and the Harley … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire’s Plethora of Pinnacles

Posted on 16 November, 2020 by Janice Brown

Pinnacles appear to be very popular in New Hampshire. A pinnacle is defined as a high, pointed piece of rock or lofty peak. There are several such places but how do they differ from mountains or hills? They generally seem … Continue reading →

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