Author Archives: Janice Brown

New Hampshire St. Patrick’s Day 2007

Posted on 14 March, 2007 by Janice Brown

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

Posted on 13 March, 2007 by Janice Brown

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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Honeybee

Posted on 12 March, 2007 by Janice Brown

Honeybees were imported from Europe in the mid-1600s, first to Massachusetts, and then to New Hampshire.  See article, New … Continue reading →

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The Last New Hampshire Man of the American Revolution: Samuel Downing (1761-1867)

Posted on 12 March, 2007 by Janice Brown

There were many patriots of the American Revolution, but few of them survive in photographs.  Private Samuel Downing is an … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Glossary: Parka

Posted on 10 March, 2007 by Janice Brown

parka–correctly pronounced pahk-ER, a heavy, waterproof, knee-length winter coat that includes a hood. The hood usually has a fur … Continue reading →

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