Tag Archives: dance

New Hampshire: Old Time Thanksgiving News and Menus

Posted on 21 November, 2019 by Janice Brown

This year I will not be writing about the first ‘Thanksgiving Day’–not debating what the Plymouth Plantation settlers ate, why we are celebrating that day at all, or how Native Peoples perceive it.  When I was young, Thanksgiving Day generated … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Personal History, Really Old News | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 13 Comments

New Hampshire Christmas Gifts and Events of 100 Years Ago (1916)

Posted on 24 December, 2016 by Janice Brown

In December of 1916, one hundred years ago, the Portsmouth (NH) Herald offered tidbits of local information along with advertisements for Christmas gifts and food. These offerings are a window into New Hampshire’s past.

Posted in History | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

New Hampshire Tidbits: Manners and Customs of Olden Time [1760s]

Posted on 23 September, 2015 by Janice Brown

It may be amusing and entertaining to have some account of the customs and manner of living, of the people, sixty-five, seventy, and seventy-five years ago [i.e. 1760’s]. As to what took place in sea-port towns, and places which had … Continue reading →

Posted in NH Tidbits, Really Old News, Recipes | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Hoofing it in Canterbury NH — May 2, 2015 Heifer Parade

Posted on 1 May, 2015 by Janice Brown

This moo-ving story is just too cute not to publicize.  Saturday May 2, 2015 is the date of Canterbury Shaker Village’s 2nd Annual Heifer Parade with Food and Fiddle.  We complained more than once in the past few months about … Continue reading →

Posted in Cow Stories, Current Events | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

He Taught Henry Ford How To Dance: Swanzey New Hampshire’s Benjamin B. Lovett (1876-1952)

Posted on 31 January, 2008 by Janice Brown

Much is known about Henry Ford–as an inventor, developer of the production line, and history lover. He also was a … Continue reading →

Posted in Genealogy, New Hampshire Entertainers, New Hampshire Men | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment