History
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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.
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Oldest home in New Hampshire is literally older than the country. Here’s where it is
The oldest building in the Granite State, the Jackson House in Portsmouth dates back to 1664, built by Richard Jackson, a woodworker, farmer, and mariner.
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5 unsung films that dramatize America’s rich labor history
Hollywood studios and independent producers have long depicted the collective efforts of working people to improve their lives and gain a voice in their workplaces and the larger society.
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What New Hampshire’s immigrant population looked like in 1900
There have been four major waves of immigration to the U.S., beginning with settlers from northern and western Europe seeking land on the frontier from 1820 to 1880. The immigrants counted in the 1900 Census hailed primarily from southern and eastern Europe, drawn by the call of industrialization in America. At the advent of the era of…
