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Two Hundred Fifty Years of Courage: From 1776 to Today

Posted on 3 July, 2026 by Janice Brown

On this 250th anniversary of the United States, may we pause to honor the courage, imagination, and stubborn hope that shaped 1776. New Hampshire stood early and firm among the colonies: on January 5, 1776 at Exeter, New Hampshire, our … Continue reading →

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Snippets of News during Merrimack NH’s 1946 Bicentennial

Posted on 14 April, 2021 by Janice Brown

The following snippets of news have been abstracted from The Milford Cabinet newspaper, published in Milford New Hampshire between June 1, and July 31, 1946–during the months of Merrimack NH’s Bicentennial celebrations. We are now celebrating Merrimack’s 275th anniversary.  Do … Continue reading →

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NH Tidbits: Descendants of Merrimack Centennial 1846 Serve on Bicentennial in 1946

Posted on 7 April, 2021 by Janice Brown

In 1846 Merrimack NH celebrated its centennial (100 year anniversary) of its incorporation as a town. A committee was selected to organize and facilitate events. To that end the following men were chosen: Robert McGaw was the president of the … Continue reading →

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Merrimack New Hampshire Celebrates 275 Years: From 1746 To 2021

Posted on 31 March, 2021 by Janice Brown

During the month of April, 2021, Merrimack celebrates its 275th Anniversary, based on the date of the incorporation of the town of ‘Merrymac’ on 2 April 1746 (when it separated from Old Dunstable).  There are lots of places where you … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire’s Centennial Celebration of the 19th Amendment

Posted on 4 June, 2019 by Janice Brown

There are at least three dates that are of particular interest to New Hampshire regarding suffrage. It was 100 years ago today, on 4 June 1919 that the 19th Amendment was passed by the United States Congress. This amendment granted … Continue reading →

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