Monthly Archives: July 2006

New Hampshire’s State Flag and Seal

New Hampshire’s flag is the state seal, on a solid background of deep blue. Although reportedly the design of the flag has been in use since 1784, this version of the official New Hampshire state flag was adopted in 1909 … Continue reading

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New Hampshire’s Endicott Rock: Our Oldest Public Monument?

Endicott Rock dates back to August 1, 1652

and is a New Hampshire historic site.

In an attempt … Continue reading

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Bartlett New Hampshire’s Author, Lady Blanche Elizabeth Mary Annunciata (Noel) Murphy (1845-1881)

Lady Blanche Elizabeth Mary Annunciata Noel was born 25 March 1845 at Exton Hall in England, daughter of Charles George Noel, 2nd Earl of Gainsborough and Lady Ida Harriet Augusta Hay, and godchild of Queen Victoria. She died 21 March … Continue reading

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New Hampshire Glossary: Coos (Please Don’t Say Cooz)

Coos – (pronounced “CO-ahss” with two syllables)… is a county in New Hampshire, established December 24, 1803. It was taken from … Continue reading

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New Hampshire: The World’s Biggest Sweet Tooth

Yes, believe it or not (Woops, this is not Ripley's)….

New Hampshire hosts the World's Biggest Sweet Tooth… … Continue reading

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