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New Hampshire Tidbits: Live Free or Die on Automobile License Plates

Posted on 4 February, 2016 by Janice Brown

In July of 1969 the New Hampshire legislature voted to print the New Hampshire state motto–“Live Free or Die” on automobile license plates. The printing began in 1971, replacing the word “Scenic” which described the state at that time.  [Info … Continue reading →

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2016 Black History Month in New Hampshire

Posted on 1 February, 2016 by Janice Brown

Today New Hampshire’s population is 93% white with African-Americans making up about 1.4% of  residents (the rest being Hispanic and Asian). In the early years of the New Hampshire colony, and throughout our State’s history, the number of non-Caucasian residents … Continue reading →

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A Blacksmith of Pittsburg, Coos County New Hampshire: William A. Chase

Posted on 26 January, 2016 by Janice Brown

Blacksmiths shape and join metals to make functional or decorative every day items. They create horseshoes, iron gates, railings, furniture, and tools to name just a few objects. In the 1890’s when William A. Chase had a business in Pittsburg, … Continue reading →

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2016: Celebrating New Hampshire’s Presidential Primary 100th Anniversary

Posted on 22 January, 2016 by Janice Brown

I enjoy anniversary celebrations as much as everyone else. Make a champagne toast, toss the confetti, ring the bells, cast a vote. New Hampshiremen and New Hampshirewomen never seem to need an excuse to party. But I like to know … Continue reading →

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Grand-daughter of a New Hampshire Patriot: Hudson’s Dorcas (Wilson) Clement (1798-1865)

Posted on 18 January, 2016 by Janice Brown

This tin-type photograph of Dorcas (Wilson) Clement is old and well worn. Descendants surely kept it as a treasured item until recently. Like many family heirlooms these days, it ended up on eBay, where I purchased it and decided to … Continue reading →

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