Category Archives: History

New Hampshire: When Bethlehem Met the Brazilian Beauty

Posted on 20 March, 2007 by Janice Brown

Back in 1954 Bethlehem New Hampshire held an event called the Sunfire Festival.  Someone had the brilliant idea to invite … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire’s First State Park: Miller State Park

Posted on 18 March, 2007 by Janice Brown

New Hampshire's first state park was created in 1891. In that year the New Hampshire state legislature enacted laws appropriating … Continue reading →

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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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