History
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Rare Exeter copy of Declaration of Independence found in UK
Tucked in the front room of the Exeter Historical Society is an old English press. While it looks unassuming, it produced a piece of paper that likely first spread the word of American independence in New Hampshire — and then survived a journey across the Atlantic Ocean.
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Skip the parade: 5 New Hampshire historical societies worth visiting for America’s 250th
Want to find the real heart of America on its 250th birthday? Head to one of New Hampshire’s 200 historical societies. Here are five of them to get you started.
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Denise Robert was murdered in 2015. Her family is still seeking answers.
Denise Robert was murdered in Manchester in August 2015. Her case remains unsolved.
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10 historic bars in New Hampshire
From cozy taverns to iconic spots, sip through history at these bars in New Hampshire.
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Thomas Edison’s unique marriage proposal to Mina Miller
In 1886, Thomas Edison proposed to Mina Miller by tapping a proposal in Morse code onto her palm while they were in New Hampshire. She tapped back, “yes. It took place while they were visiting the White Mountains. Edison, who suffered hearing loss, taught Miller the code to communicate privately. The couple married shortly after…
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2 major moments in New Hampshire labor union history
Learn about two pivotal moments in New Hampshire labor union history: the 1920 Palmer Raids tragedy and the 1963 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard triumph.
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Harriet E. Wilson: A trailblazing NH native whose story you need to know
Harriet E. Wilson was the first Black author published in the US. Her novel would remain undiscovered for over 100 years.
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8 natural disasters that made New Hampshire history
Learn about eight instances of devastating natural disasters in New Hampshire.
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Hampton then and now: Keeping up with the Redmans
Turning onto Locke Road from High Street in Hampton, you pass by three older Hampton houses, each with a unique story — a charming Colonial on property that was the beginning of the Redman homesteads, a house that was part of a successful shoe factory, and a sprawling Colonial Revival that started as a modest…
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The 2 wildest alien encounters in New Hampshire history
New Hampshire was the eerie backdrop for two of the most famous alien stories. Here’s what you need to know about these strange occurrences.
