Category Archives: History

The Civil War Nurses

Posted on 21 February, 2011 by Janice Brown

During the War of the Rebellion, some would like to paint a picture of the male nurses being “thoroughly incompetent… Continue reading →

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New Hampshire’s Billet-Doux Season

Posted on 6 February, 2011 by Janice Brown

Some claim that New Hampshirites are as emotionally frosty as their winter weather. 

Quite to the contrary our … Continue reading →

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1889: When Concord New Hampshire First Feted the Bard

Posted on 31 January, 2011 by Janice Brown

Shakespeare's Birthday in Concord N.H –For the first time in the history of the capital of New Hampshire the 23d … Continue reading →

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Colonial Surgeon’s Instruments

Posted on 29 January, 2011 by Janice Brown

Medical instruments from colonial times.  This photograph was taken by Janice Brown at the Whitall House in National Park, New Jersey, the scene of the “Battle of Red Bank”.  See article, “New Hampshire Glossary: Chirugeon“

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NH’s First Valentine

Posted on 28 January, 2011 by Janice Brown

See article: New Hampshire’s First Valentine: Valentine Hill of Oyster River (c1603-c1661)

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