Tag Archives: John Stark

Not New Hampshire: Sculptor Carl H. Conrads of Germany and West Hartford CT

Posted on 25 April, 2020 by Janice Brown

Carl Henry Conrads (erroneously called Charles Conrads in some sources) was not a New Hampshire native, nor did he ever live within our state’s boundaries.  But he did sculpt some of our most famous statues, including those of John Stark … Continue reading →

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Gen. John Stark: “I am the enemy of all foreign influence…”

Posted on 18 December, 2019 by Janice Brown

  “I am the enemy of all foreign influence, for all foreign influence is the influence of tyranny. This is the only chosen spot for liberty — this is the only Republic on earth.”  General John Stark wrote these words … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Celebration: John Stark Day

Posted on 25 April, 2014 by Janice Brown

Today (April 25) is John Stark Day in New Hampshire…

Thank you to Tom Hogan of Ninth State, … Continue reading →

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Concord New Hampshire’s State House – Celebrating 199 Years

Posted on 25 March, 2014 by Janice Brown

Prior to the American Revolution, Portsmouth was the undoubted “capital” of New Hampshire. In 1778 New Hampshire's first Constitutional Convention … Continue reading →

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Who Stole New Hampshire’s ‘Live Free or Die’ Hard?

Posted on 2 October, 2006 by Janice Brown

General John Stark is rolling over in his grave….  at least I imagine he is.  The last time … Continue reading →

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