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New Hampshire’s Decoration Day 1869 (now known as Memorial Day)

Posted on 25 May, 2015 by Janice Brown

Today we celebrate Memorial Day, as an official date to honor and to decorate the graves of those who perished in the wars and skirmishes of the United States. In 1869 this time of year was called DECORATION DAY, and … Continue reading →

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Hoofing it in Canterbury NH — May 2, 2015 Heifer Parade

Posted on 1 May, 2015 by Janice Brown

This moo-ving story is just too cute not to publicize.  Saturday May 2, 2015 is the date of Canterbury Shaker Village’s 2nd Annual Heifer Parade with Food and Fiddle.  We complained more than once in the past few months about … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Veterans Day and Its Heroes

Posted on 11 November, 2014 by Janice Brown

On November 11 of each year the citizens of New Hampshire, and all of the United States celebrate “Veterans Day.” Originally this day was called Armistice Day, as November 11, 1918 was generally regarded as the end of World War … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire: The Governor’s Horse Guards (1859-1879 & 1999-Present)

Posted on 16 November, 2006 by Janice Brown

Little known facts about the New Hampshire Governor's Horse Guards include that they were told during the Civil War that … Continue reading →

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