History
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Black History Month explained: Its origins, celebrations and myths
Beginning Feb. 1, schools, museums and communities across the nation will mark the start of Black History Month, a celebration of Black history, culture, and education.
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The strangest New Hampshire town names
Learn about seven funky New Hampshire town names and the fascinating stories behind them.
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Did you know Portsmouth has 6 sister cities around the world?
Learn all about the relationship Portsmouth, New Hampshire, has with its six sister cities located in six different countries across the globe.
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Step back in time & into the 9 oldest buildings in New Hampshire
Learn about the nine oldest buildings in New Hampshire that are open to the public.
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Baha’is in NH: How a little-known religion found roots in the Granite State
In 1912, leader of one the world’s youngest religions—the Baha’i faith—found himself in Dublin, NH. There are 200 followers of the faith in NH now.
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What to know about Labor Day and its history
From barbecues to getaways, many people across the US mark Labor Day by relaxing. Here’s what you need to know about Labor Day.
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18 fascinating facts about the Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves
From their ancient origins to new interactive experiences, dive into these fascinating facts about New Hampshire’s Lost River Gorge and Boulder Caves.
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Op-ed: Losing on D-Day was not an option. Nor is losing today’s fight against authoritarians.
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Thom Tillis (R-NC), co-chairs of the U.S. Senate NATO Observer Group, wrote an op-ed in MSNBC today reflecting on the 80th anniversary of D-Day, highlighting the need to recommit to strengthening NATO and combatting authoritarianism at home and abroad. You can read their op-ed here. The full article is also available here and below: …
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New Hampshire’s tartan stitches together the state’s culture
The New Hampshire state tartan (a plaid-like fabric used in Scottish culture) was designed by Ralf L. Hartwell in 1993 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the NH Highland Games & Festival.
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Meet 7 women who broke barriers in the field of astronomy and beyond
These seven women broke barriers in astronomy and beyond. Here’s everything you need to know about seven women who contributed to astronomy.
