Category Archives: N.H. Historical Markers

The Last New Hampshire Man of the American Revolution: Samuel Downing (1761-1867)

Posted on 12 March, 2007 by Janice Brown

There were many patriots of the American Revolution, but few of them survive in photographs.  Private Samuel Downing is an … Continue reading →

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Bretton Woods and the 1944 International Monetary Conference

Posted on 4 February, 2007 by Janice Brown

From July 1 to July 22, 1944 representatives of forty-five nations gathered in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire for an International … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Historical Markers

Posted on 19 January, 2007 by Janice Brown

Today I've added a new category to my list of topics for this blog, namely “New Hampshire Historical Markers.”

I … Continue reading →

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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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