Author Archives: Janice Brown

New Hampshire’s Haunted Halloween History

Posted on 22 October, 2014 by Janice Brown

“All houses wherein men have lived and died Are haunted houses. Through the open doors The harmless phantoms on their errands glide, With feet that make no sound upon the floors.” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow penned these words by 1867 when … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire: First in the Nation Potato

Posted on 18 October, 2014 by Janice Brown

Even the United States Potato Board agrees that Londonderry New Hampshire played a leading role in the growth of the potato as a foodstuff in the American colonies.  Though not the first location on this continent where it became known … Continue reading →

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Portrait in Time: Daniel & Betsey (Jeffrey) Otis of Great Falls, New Hampshire

Posted on 14 October, 2014 by Janice Brown

According to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, “an elaborately penned inscription reveals that the man [in the portrait] at left is Daniel Otis, aged forty-six; the woman is Betsy Otis, aged forty; and the child is Polly Otis, aged seven … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire: Apples, Autumn and Heirloom Recipes

Posted on 10 October, 2014 by Janice Brown

Late August to late October is the apple-picking season in New Hampshire.  According to Foster’s Daily Democrat, Governor Maggie Hassan picked “the first NH apple of the season” on September 4, 2014, the 6th New Hampshire Apple Day being celebrated.

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New Hampshire Missing Places: Janesville

Posted on 6 October, 2014 by Janice Brown

New Hampshire has had very few places named after women.  In fact, I don’t know of any others beside Janeville (Janesville in some documents).  Leave it to the city “fathers” to obliterate the name of the only ancient village in … Continue reading →

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