Tag Archives: New Hampshire

New Hampshire St. Patrick’s Day 2007

Posted on 14 March, 2007 by Janice Brown

Begorrah! This Saturday is St. Patrick's Day. Although New Hampshire has a varied ethnic heritage, among the prominent groups who early … Continue reading →

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The Last New Hampshire Man of the American Revolution: Samuel Downing (1761-1867)

Posted on 12 March, 2007 by Janice Brown

There were many patriots of the American Revolution, but few of them survive in photographs.  Private Samuel Downing is an … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire: Home of the Whooper…Award

Posted on 8 March, 2007 by Janice Brown

I have a whooper of a tale to tell you about a promotion to “sell New Hampshire.”

It was the … Continue reading →

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Poem: "The Skater’s Song," by Rev. Ephraim Peabody

Posted on 6 March, 2007 by Janice Brown

Away! away! — our fires stream bright
 Along the frozen river,
And their arrowy sparkles of brilliant light
 On the … Continue reading →

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Portsmouth New Hampshire’s Patriot, Tutor, Secretary, and Peace Envoy: Col. Tobias Lear, Esq. (1762-1816)

Posted on 4 March, 2007 by Janice Brown

Through his journal and correspondence, Tobias Lear is probably responsible for much of what we know about the personal life … Continue reading →

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