Category Archives: Travel

New Hampshire: A Tale of Two (or More) Kearsarge

Posted on 5 September, 2006 by Janice Brown

Possibly one of the most controversial names in New Hampshire History, Kearsarge, pronounced, “Ki-ah-sarge,” is odd enough that you'd … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire’s Turnpike History

Posted on 23 August, 2006 by Janice Brown

When we hear the word, “turnpike,” we think of

our current day asphalt-covered highways, traversed by fast-moving gas-driven automobiles.  Most forget … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire: The Memorial Arch of Tilton

Posted on 2 August, 2006 by Janice Brown

THE MEMORIAL ARCH OF TILTON actually is found across the Winnipesaukee River, in the town of Northfield, New Hampshire… Continue reading →

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New Hampshire’s Endicott Rock: Our Oldest Public Monument?

Posted on 23 July, 2006 by Janice Brown

Endicott Rock dates back to August 1, 1652…

and is a New Hampshire historic site.

In an attempt … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire: Everything You Didn’t Want to Know About Alewives

Posted on 15 July, 2006 by Janice Brown

Alewives… they are not barmaids, nor spouses of beer drinkers…

So what are they, and how did they get their … Continue reading →

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