Category Archives: History

Mince Pie on Granite Plates: A New Hampshire Story

Posted on 12 December, 2025 by Janice Brown

The first mince pie I ever saw  sat on a chipped blue plate at the edge of a church supper table in New Hampshire, tucked between apple crisp and plain white rolls. It was dark, almost black at the center, … Continue reading →

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Civil War: Casualties in New Hampshire Regiments, May and June 1864

Posted on 30 July, 2024 by Janice Brown

Casualties of the American Civil War were great.  This article is compiled from a listing printed 157 years ago, found in The Independent Democrat newspaper, Concord NH, of Thursday, June 30, 1864, on page 2. CASUALTIES IN NEW HAMPSHIRE REGIMENTS. … Continue reading →

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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 Feast of December 1852

Posted on 21 December, 2023 by Janice Brown

What meals did our ancestors savor during the holidays? With winter celebrations approaching, a trip back to the 1850s could be fun and interesting.

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Was AI (Artificial Intelligence) Made in New Hampshire?

Posted on 22 October, 2023 by Janice Brown

AI, or artificial intelligence, is much in the news these days.  AI is considered to be the field of computer science that studies how machines can perform tasks that require human intelligence–such as reasoning, learning, and problem-solving.

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