New Hampshire’s Missing Holiday: Fast Day

Posted on 6 April, 2008 by Janice Brown
Fast Day notice in the New Hampshire Gazette newspaper April 1, 1797

Fast Day notice in the New Hampshire Gazette newspaper April 1, 1797

Back in 1991 the New Hampshire Legislature abolished a New Hampshire holiday that had been celebrated for 310 years. In its stead was created a new holiday, Civil Rights Day (Chapter 206, Laws of 1991). This action was taken in order to avoid the expense of a new holiday for both State and private employers. Continue reading →

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Concord Coach

Posted on 6 April, 2008 by Janice Brown

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Mildred Helen McAfee

Posted on 6 April, 2008 by Janice Brown

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Moses T. Brown

Posted on 4 April, 2008 by Janice Brown

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Temple New Hampshire: Half Marathon 2008

Posted on 4 April, 2008 by Janice Brown

On Saturday April 26, 2008, the Fourth Annual Temple Half Marathon and 4 Mile Walk will be held.  Registration is between 9:00 and 9:45 AM at the Temple Town Hall.

This event is one of several presented this year, as part of Temple New Hampshire's 250th Birthday Celebration.

Janice

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