New Hampshire Public Television
Barriers to Affordable Housing on the Seacoast
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- Barriers to Affordable Housing on the Seacoast
- Runtime
- 20:37
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Granite State News Collaborative Editor Jeff Feingold discusses the investigative series Invisible Walls Seacoast about how exclusionary zoning laws, urban renewal, and gentrification have created systemic, unseen barriers to affordable housing and socio-economic diversity in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
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- Why These Men Keep Walking
- Runtime
- 7:09
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- After retirement, a group of men in Exeter, New Hampshire, started walking together. Host Willem Lange joins them on the trail to discover how friendship, conversation and a simple walk keep them moving.
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- Keep your eye out for this rowdy bunch
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- What happens when a group of retired men keeps showing up for each other?
Meet Exeter's Men's Walking Group, a story coming this season to WINDOWS TO THE WILD.
Stay tuned. 💙
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- Is New Hampshire really a purple state?
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Is New Hampshire really a purple state? Why do state and local contests matter so much, which issues are shaping voters’ decisions—and what should we watch as the general election approaches?
Join host Melanie Plenda and guests Anna Brown of Citizens Count and John Lappie of Plymouth State University as they unpack the recent primary results.
Watch THE PRIMARY IS OVER, NOW WHAT?, the new episode of THE STATE WE’RE IN, streaming now on the PBS App and the NHPBS YouTube channel.
Produced in collaboration with the Granite State News Collaborative and the Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication at Franklin Pierce University.
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- What the New Hampshire Primary Results Mean for November | The State We’re In
- Runtime
- 31:18
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- The New Hampshire primary is over. Now, what do the results mean for the November general election?
On this episode of The State We’re In, host Melanie Plenda talks with Citizens Count Executive Director Anna Brown and Plymouth State University political science professor John Laffey about the New Hampshire primary results and what voters can expect next.
The conversation examines the state's competitive races, including the U.S. Senate contest, the 1st and 2nd Congressional Districts, and the race for governor. They also discuss political moderates, voter turnout, name recognition, political dynasties, the economy and cost of living, and what issues could shape the November election.
As New Hampshire voters look toward November, what can the primary results tell us about the political landscape?
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- Artists Best Feeling
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- For the past year, New Hampshire artists Rebecca M. Fullerton and Jessica Fligg have been painting the same landscapes, side by side, through all four seasons—each seeing something different.
Watch A YEAR OUTSIDE, PAINTING TOGETHER, the latest story from WINDOWS TO THE WILD, streaming now on the PBS App and the NHPBS YouTube channel.
Then see the paintings in person—and side by side—in TWO IN THE WILD: A PLEIN AIR JOURNEY. The exhibition opens with a free reception Friday, September 18, from 5–7 PM at The Gallery at WREN in Bethlehem.
Which New Hampshire landscape would you want to see through their eyes?
Facebook: RebeccaMFullerton, jessicafliggartist, wrenworksnh, Mt. Washington Auto Road, Appalachian Mountain Club
Instagram: @rmfullerton @jessicafliggartist @wrenworksnh @mtwashautoroad @appalachianmountainclub
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- A Sweet Tradition in the Maine Woods
- Runtime
- 0:00
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- For one family in northern Maine, maple sugaring season is about more than making maple syrup. It’s a time to come together and keep a generations-old family tradition alive.
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- A Year Outside Painting Together
- Runtime
- 8:43
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Two New Hampshire artists travel across the state, painting the same scenes from two very different perspectives. Follow their creative journey and see what they discover along the way.
Windows to the Wild Season 21
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- Making Room For Wood Ducks
- Runtime
- 0:00
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Retirement hasn’t slowed down Bill Blue and Mike Guillemette. Their new job keeps them busy installing and maintaining nesting boxes for wood ducks, helping these colorful birds thrive in New Hampshire.
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- In the Company of Hawks
- Runtime
- 0:00
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- After graduating from Harvard, Henry Walters discovered a passion for falconry. Now a Master Falconer in Temple, New Hampshire, he introduces others to the fascinating world of birds of prey.
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- What should New Hampshire voters know before heading to the polls?
- Runtime
- 1:04
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- Anna Brown, Executive Director of @Citizens Count, joins guest host and journalist Rosemary Ford of the Granite State News Collaborative to discuss the races for U.S. Senate, Congress and governor; why races closer to home deserve attention; and where to learn more about the candidates on your ballot.
Watch the full NEW HAMPSHIRE PRIMARY PREVIEW from THE STATE WE’RE IN, then explore candidate profiles at https://www.citizenscount.org/elections
What questions do you have before you vote?
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- 2026 NH Primary Preview | The State We're In
- Runtime
- 19:33
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- There are lots of high stakes races in New Hampshire’s September 8 state primary election. Citizens Count Executive Director Anna Brown has a preview.
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- Rowing Towards Healing
- Runtime
- 11:37
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- New Hampshire adventurer Renee Blacken rowed 3,200 miles solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Discover what inspired her to take on this extraordinary transatlantic journey.
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- The Freedom Petition
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- As Americans fought for liberty, enslaved Black men in New Hampshire demanded that the promise of freedom apply to them as well. Their petition became one of the earliest civil rights appeals in American history.
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- Unprepared Hiker Rescue
- Runtime
- 1:42
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- New Hampshire Fish and Game responds to hundreds of search and rescue missions each year. As hiking conditions change with the seasons, being prepared can make all the difference.
Colonel Kevin Jordan joins The State We’re In to discuss the Hike Safe program, recent rescues, and what hikers should know before hitting the trails.
Produced in collaboration with the Granite State News Collaborative and the Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication at Franklin Pierce University.
Stream this full episode of The State We’re In on the NHPBS YouTube channel and the PBS App.
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- Putting in the effort | Windows to the Wild Season 21
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- Greg Kretschmar knows a thing or two about getting up and out before sunrise. But when he heads out with his camera, the photograph is almost beside the point. The real reward is being there—experiencing the quiet, taking in the moment and seeing a familiar place in a completely different way.
In the first story from our new digital-first season of WINDOWS TO THE WILD, Greg shares how photography became a way to find calm, perspective and peace when he needed it most.
Watch FINDING FOCUS IN NATURE now on the PBS App and the NHPBS YouTube channel.
Where in New Hampshire do you go when you need some peace and quiet?
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- How to Hike Safe in New Hampshire | The State We're In
- Runtime
- 26:30
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- New Hampshire Fish and Game responds to hundreds of search and rescue missions each year. As hiking conditions change with the seasons, being prepared can make all the difference.
Colonel Kevin Jordan joins The State We’re In to discuss the Hike Safe program, recent rescues, and what hikers should know before hitting the trails.
Stream more from The State We’re In on the NHPBS YouTube channel and the PBS App.
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- Where do you go when life gets loud?
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- For decades, Greg Kretschmar and his friends at GREG & THE MORNING BUZZ on 100.3 WHEB have helped wake up New Hampshire with lively conversation, plenty of laughs and rock music. Greg still loves it. But he finds the balance he needs somewhere completely quiet.
In the first story from our new digital-first season of WINDOWS TO THE WILD, Greg shares how photography helped him find calm when he needed it most.
Watch FINDING FOCUS IN NATURE now on the PBS App and the NHPBS YouTube channel.
Where do you go when life gets loud?
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- Finding Focus in Nature
- Runtime
- 8:46
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Popular New Hampshire radio host Greg Kretschmar faced one of life’s biggest challenges when his daughter’s health was threatened. He found strength, healing and a new perspective through nature photography.
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- Revolutionary Flags of New Hampshire
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Two of the world’s surviving Revolutionary War flags call New Hampshire home. Lost in battle and rediscovered generations later, these rare artifacts tell an extraordinary story.
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- What's Next for NH Education Funding?
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- New Hampshire’s approach to funding public education is complex—and unusual.. On the latest episode of THE STATE WE’RE IN, Anna Brown of Citizens Count and Ben Reynolds of the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute walk us through how it works, why costs vary from town to town and what recent legislation could mean for schools and taxpayers.
Join guest host Madeline Randall for the conversation. Watch at NHPBS.org/statewerein, on YouTube or on the PBS App.
Produced in collaboration with the Granite State News Collaborative and the Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication at Franklin Pierce University.
@citizenscount @nhfpi @granitestatenews @franklinpierceuniversity
#TheStateWereIn #NHEducation #NHPolitics #NewHampshire #NHPBS
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- Why Do New Hampshire Property Taxpayers Pay 72% of Public School Costs?
- Runtime
- 18:07
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Why do New Hampshire property taxpayers carry so much of the cost of public education? New research from the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute finds that local property taxes provided about 72% of revenue for New Hampshire public schools during the 2024–25 school year. We examine how education funding works, why New Hampshire relies so heavily on local property taxes, and what lawmakers and voters could do about it.
#newhampshire #EducationFunding #PropertyTaxes #NHPolitics #PublicSchools
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- The Ship on New Hampshire’s Flag
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Built in New Hampshire for the Continental Navy, the USS Raleigh became the first American warship to carry the flag into battle. Its dramatic journey from patriot vessel to British war prize remains part of the state’s legacy.
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- THROWBACK | Jumping into the weekend like it’s 1986. Can you identify these jumpers?
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- At Keene’s fifth annual Zu-Keene-ie Festival, young riders took on an increasingly long row of zucchini. Wait for the final jump! A little summer fun from the Channel 11 archives. Who remembers this Zu-Keene-ie Festival—and can anyone identify these jumpers? 🚲
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- "First in the Nation" status at risk!
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The Democratic National Committee has placed South Carolina ahead of New Hampshire in its 2028 Democratic presidential primary calendar—but what does that mean for New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation status?
Learn how the tradition began, why going first matters and what New Hampshire plans to do next with Secretary of State David Scanlan and Plymouth State University political science professor John Lappie.
Watch the full conversation from THE STATE WE’RE IN at NHPBS.org/statewerein, on YouTube and the PBS App.
#TheStateWereIn #FITN #NHPolitics #NewHampshire #NHPBS
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- Why Is New Hampshire Still “First in the Nation”? The Law Explained
- Runtime
- 32:07
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The New Hampshire presidential primary is famous for being “First in the Nation.” But why? This report examines the New Hampshire First-in-the-Nation law, the presidential primary calendar, New Hampshire voters, and the ongoing fight over the state’s historic role in presidential elections.
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- John Stark: Live Free or Die
- Runtime
- 1:50
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- New Hampshire’s most legendary Revolutionary War hero was as stubborn as he was fearless. John Stark’s battlefield leadership and famous words became part of the state’s identity.
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- Cyclospora explained
- Runtime
- 1:37
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- NH State Epidemiologist Dr. Benjamin Chan explains what Cyclospora is, why symptoms can linger or return, and when testing may be important.
Watch the full conversation from THE STATE WE’RE IN on NHPBS.org/statewerein, YouTube and the PBS App.
Produced in collaboration with the Granite State News Collaborative and the Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication at Franklin Pierce University.
#TheStateWereIn #Cyclospora #NewHampshire #NHPBS
#DartmouthHealth
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- Cyclospora in New Hampshire Explained
- Runtime
- 13:09
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- NH State Epidemiologist Benjamin Chan talks about the cyclosporiasis outbreak across the country and in New Hampshire.
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- Count Rumford: Patriot or Spy?
- Runtime
- 1:51
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Benjamin Thompson rose quickly in New Hampshire society—while secretly spying for the British. His extraordinary journey from suspected traitor to celebrated European inventor is stranger than fiction.
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- Do you know what to do if you find a tick on yourself? #TheStateWereIn #LymeDisease #Mosquitoes
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- State Epidemiologist Dr. Benjamin Chan explains what to watch for after tick and mosquito bites, when preventive treatment may help, and when it's time to call your healthcare provider.
There's a lot more to know than just removing a tick. Watch the full episode to learn what symptoms to watch for, when to call your healthcare provider, and how to stay safe all season long.
Produced in collaboration with the Granite State News Collaborative and the Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication at Franklin Pierce University.
#TheStateWereIn #Ticks #LymeDisease #Mosquitoes #NewHampshire #NHPBS
#DartmouthHealth
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- Ticks, Mosquitoes and...Cyclospora? | The State We're In
- Runtime
- 28:24
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- State Epidemiologist Dr. Benjamin Chan explains the health risks posed by ticks, mosquitoes and other environmental threats in New Hampshire. Learn which diseases to watch for, how to treat bites, when to seek medical care and how to protect yourself. Plus, an update on cyclospora and food safety.
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- New Hampshire’s Loyalty Oath
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- In Revolutionary New Hampshire, loyalty to the cause meant signing an oath—or refusing to. This fascinating look at the Association Test reveals how independence sparked both unity and dissent.
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- THROWBACK | Singles Mingle in Aisle 6
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Before dating apps, there were singles nights at the grocery store. This 1986 NH JOURNAL story from the Channel 11 archives takes us back to a time when New Hampshire singles were looking for love in the aisles.
Please tell us someone remembers this.
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- New Hampshire at Bunker Hill
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- At the first major battle of the Revolutionary War, New Hampshire soldiers made up the majority of American forces. Their courage—and their gunpowder—helped define the fight for independence.
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- THROWBACK | Vintage NHPBS Roller Skating
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- News 27 - It's Friday and Andy Myers hits the road to find out what exciting things there are to do in New Hampshire. He heads to a roller rink where disco is dead, but then finds a dance floor where disco is alive and kicking. He also plays backgammon and finds El Toro the bull.
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- Do you expect your produce to look perfect?
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- In the latest episode of THE STATE WE’RE IN, Melanie Plenda talks with Dr. Amber Vinchesi-Vahl of UNH Cooperative Extension about the insect pests that affect New Hampshire crops, why growers work so hard to control them, and how changing weather may be affecting pest activity.
Watch the full conversation on nhpbs.org, YouTube and the PBS App.
Produced in collaboration with the Granite State News Collaborative and the Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication at Franklin Pierce University.
#TheStateWereIn #NewHampshire #NHFarming #Agriculture #NHPBS
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- Agricultural Pests | The State We're In
- Runtime
- 20:09
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Dr. Amber Vinchesi-Vahl discusses the insects that are a problem for New Hampshire farmers and gardening enthusiasts.
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- The Pine Tree Riot
- Runtime
- 1:39
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Long before the Boston Tea Party became famous, New Hampshire colonists rebelled over the King’s claim to their trees. The Pine Tree Riot became an early symbol of resistance on the road to revolution.
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- Have you tested your well water for PFAS?
- Runtime
- 1:35
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- In this week's episode of THE STATE WE'RE IN, Melanie Plenda talks with University of New Hampshire professor Paula Mouser about what PFAS are, what researchers know about their potential health impacts, and how New Hampshire residents can learn more about testing and protecting their drinking water.
Watch the full conversation on nhpbs.org, YouTube, and the PBS App.
Produced in collaboration with the Granite State News Collaborative and the Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication at Franklin Pierce University.
#TheStateWereIn #PFAS #PFASinNH #WellWater #DrinkingWater #NewHampshire #NHPBS
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- Dangerous PFAS in New Hampshire | The State We're In
- Runtime
- 18:13
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Paula Mouser, professor at the University of New Hampshire, discusses what PFAS chemicals are, and why testing for them in watersheds and drinking water is so important.
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- The First Constitution
- Runtime
- 1:21
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Before the United States declared independence, New Hampshire had already formed its own government. Learn how the state became the first to adopt a constitution based on self-rule.
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- Ken Burns and the American Idea
- Runtime
- 55:56
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Filmmaker Ken Burns joins Author and Journalist Laura Knoy in conversation at the Capitol Center for the Arts in New Hampshire to talk about the people, events and ideas that define the American story. The program was recorded on June 9, 2026.
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- Printing Independence in Exeter
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The first printed copy of the Declaration of Independence in New Hampshire came from an English-built press operated by a reluctant loyalist. This ironic chapter of Revolutionary history unfolded in Exeter, then the state capital.
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- El Nino in NH 2026
- Runtime
- 1:15
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Could El Niño change the kind of summer and fall we have in New Hampshire? ☀️🌧️ State Climatologist Mary Stampone explains what a strengthening El Niño could mean for humidity, rainfall, hurricanes, and even winter weather ahead.
Watch the full conversation in the latest episode of THE STATE WE'RE IN at NHPBS.org, on YouTube, and on the PBS App.
Produced in collaboration with @Granite State News Collaborative and the Fitzwater Center at Franklin Pierce University.
#TheStateWereIn #ElNino2026 #NHWeather #Climate #NewHampshire #NHPBS
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- How This Year's El Niño Will Affect New England Weather
- Runtime
- 9:45
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- El Nino is here: how will it impact New Hampshire’s weather? State Climatologist and Associate Professor of Geography at the University of New Hampshire Mary Stampone discusses what we can expect for weather these next few months.
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- The Declaration Arrives in Exeter
- Runtime
- 1:11
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Why does Exeter celebrate Independence Day later than July 4th? The answer lies in a delayed delivery, a historic printing, and one of America’s original copies of the Declaration of Independence.
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- Not everyone knows this about New Hampshire...
- Runtime
- 1:15
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Before July 4, 1776, New Hampshire had already created its own government after the royal governor fled the colony.
In this week's episode of THE STATE WE'RE IN, Melanie Plenda talks with New Hampshire Historical Society educator Mary Adams about the surprising stories behind New Hampshire's role in the American Revolution—and why some historians consider it the first colony to declare independence from Britain.
Watch the full conversation: https://youtu.be/lVt-xiBzRZY
New Hampshire Historical Society
Granite State News Collaborative
#NH250 #TheStateWereIn #AmericanRevolution #NewHampshireHistory #HistoryMatters
Produced with the @granitestatenews and the @fitzwatercenter at @franklinpierceuniversity
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- New Hampshire at 250
- Runtime
- 23:59
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Communities across New Hampshire are marking our nation’s 250th birthday with all kinds of events and activities. NH Historical Society’s Homeschool Program Developer and Museum Educator Mary Adams has been travelling around the state sharing stories of New Hampshire’s role in the Revolution. She joins Melanie Plenda to talk about all the ways people can learn, engage and participate in upcoming semiquincentennial activities.
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- The Raid on Fort William and Mary
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Before Lexington and Concord, New Hampshire patriots launched one of the first acts of armed rebellion against the British. The raid on Fort William & Mary helped supply the powder that fueled the Revolution.
