A 2016 New Hampshire Valentine’s Day Compilation
In earlier days of New Hampshire’s history, Valentines Day was held in higher regard. There were poems to compose, sweet gifts to distribute, and rituals to perform. Today the day seems much more...
View Article100 Years Ago: New Hampshire’s Valentine’s Day of 1917
New Hampshire’s weather was unsettled on Valentines Day, February 14, 1917. So was the nation, and the world. Unbeknown to lovers, sweethearts and the devoted, the entrance of the United States into...
View Article100 Years Ago: A WWI Valentine’s Day
The newspapers of February 1918 were an interesting mix of both normal and war-time notices. The cold weather of January had continued for an entire month. “February so far has proved to be as cold as...
View Article2019: Valentines Day Remembrances
My very gentle Valentine, Since for me you were born too soon, And I for you was born too late. God forgives him who has estranged Me from you for the whole year. I am already sick of love, My …...
View ArticleNew Hampshire Tidbits: A Valentine Party, A Poem, and Family History
My research projects often take me on a journey down one or more rabbit holes. What I mean by this (and any seasoned family historian would agree) that we may start off focusing on one person or event,...
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