Monthly Archives: June 2008

New Hampshire Missing Places: Brantford–Adventurers Beware

The Parrish family home, the setting of the book and movie “Jumanji” is located in the fictional town of Brantford, … Continue reading

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Pets in My Family Tree

As far back as there were people, there were also pets in the family tree. Unfortunately unless photographs or diaries … Continue reading

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Ox & Rocks at Remick Museum

The annual special event, Ox and Rocks, will take place at Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm on Saturday, June … Continue reading

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New Hampshire’s Famous Concord Coach and the Abbot-Downing Company

Mark Twain described it as “an imposing cradle on wheels.” 

In 1867 Wells Fargo, the operators of the largest stagecoach … Continue reading

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New Hampshire: The Origin of "Old Home Week" and the Rollins Family

According to some “The three sweetest words in the English language are “Mother, Home and Heaven.” From: The Origin … Continue reading

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