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Merrimack NH Honors World War 2 Veterans

Posted on 9 November, 2015 by Janice Brown

At least 207 of Merrimack, New Hampshire’s citizens were veterans of World War 2. When that war ended, a high schools student named Lester Langley built a wooden memorial, hand-painting their names. The memorial was placed by the town’s public … Continue reading →

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The Hammond Family and Their Home in Nashua, New Hampshire

Posted on 25 July, 2015 by Janice Brown

Usually the photograph of a human face spurs me to write a story, but in this case it was one of an ivy covered building.  The Ebay description hinted that it might be located in Nashua, New Hampshire, for that … Continue reading →

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Manchester NH’s Wagner Memorial Park aka Pretty Park

Posted on 3 June, 2015 by Janice Brown

Wagner Memorial Park is a well-landscaped park with a Greek-revival monument and benches, located in the Arts & Cultural District of Manchester, New Hampshire. The park was created on an entire block of land (one and one-half acres) located between … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire’s Decoration Day 1869 (now known as Memorial Day)

Posted on 25 May, 2015 by Janice Brown

Today we celebrate Memorial Day, as an official date to honor and to decorate the graves of those who perished in the wars and skirmishes of the United States. In 1869 this time of year was called DECORATION DAY, and … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire: Celebrating the Manchester Public Library’s Centennial

Posted on 5 September, 2014 by Janice Brown

Celebrations are in order for Manchester New Hampshire’s Public Library.  The current building, originally called the Carpenter Memorial Library, is 100 years old on November 18, 2014 (using the dedication day of November 18, 1914 when 5,000 people assembled for … Continue reading →

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