Category Archives: History

Ascared

Posted on 18 April, 2007 by Janice Brown

Is “ascared” really a word?  Look for the article: Slanguage: Ascared
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New Hampshire Glossary: Lamprey eel

Posted on 13 April, 2007 by Janice Brown

Lamprey eel, or “lamper” are a member of the ancient fish family of “jawless fishes” that existed before … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire State Flower: Purple Lilac (Syringa vulgaris)

Posted on 11 April, 2007 by Janice Brown

The lilac is an ancient shrub.

It was first introduced to the Europeans about mid-1500, brought from Turkey to Austria. … Continue reading →

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The First Weston Observatory, Manchester New Hampshire

Posted on 9 April, 2007 by Janice Brown

In 1895, James S. Weston, a former Governor of New Hampshire, and a former Mayor of the City of Manchester, … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Glossary: Tithing-man

Posted on 5 April, 2007 by Janice Brown

tithing man-[sometimes spelled tything-man] was an early elected town position in New Hampshire (and other parts of New … Continue reading →

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