Tag Archives: New Hampshire

New Hampshire’s Historic (and Secret) Handshakes

Posted on 12 December, 2006 by Janice Brown

New Hampshire's Historic Marker #188 recognizes a somewhat dubious “Historic Handshake.” 

The marker officially commemorates the following historical … Continue reading →

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Stark New Hampshire’s German Prisoner of War Camp

Posted on 10 December, 2006 by Janice Brown

New Hampshire's only World War II prisoner of war camp was located in Stark New Hampshire,

on the south side … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Glossary: Bed Bugs

Posted on 8 December, 2006 by Janice Brown

They frequent the bedrooms of both rich and poor.  They have piercing-sucking mouthparts that help them to suck the blood … Continue reading →

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Jefferson New Hampshire Inventor & Aeronaut, Prof. Thaddeus S.C. Lowe (1832-1913)

Posted on 6 December, 2006 by Janice Brown

Thaddeus S.C. Lowe was a brilliant inventor. 

Even the items on a list of his 'major' accomplishments would seem … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Missing Places: Rye’s Farragut Hotel

Posted on 4 December, 2006 by Janice Brown

Ephraim Philbrick built the first summer hotel in Rye, called the Atlantic House. Of course there were several inns or taverns … Continue reading →

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