Author Archives: Janice Brown

New Hampshire’s Vintage Beach Babes (and Boys)

When they gathered at the local swimming hole, or on the beach seaside, they didn't think of themselves as “beach … Continue reading

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1871 Poem: The Best Cow in Peril

Old Farmer B. was a stingy man.
He keeps all he gets and gets all he can;
By all his … Continue reading

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New Hampshire Repeats End of the World: 1844 and 2011

According to New Hampshire new sources, May 21st 2011, aka Judgment Day, came and went without any significant disruptions. 

Perhaps … Continue reading

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Exeter New Hampshire Sculptor: Daniel Chester French (1850-1931)

You probably know his works of sculpture better than you recognize his name. Today is his birthday. During his lifetime he was considered America's … Continue reading

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Daniel Chester French 1850-1931

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