Sara Plourde
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NHPR’s coverage of the semiquincentennial — the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 — and select stories 250 years in the making.
Resources: NH 250 from NH Dept. of State | America 250 | NH Division of Historical Resources | NH Historical Society
Events: Four parades that make us smile / Events calendar courtesy NH 250
As we recognize the 250th anniversary of America, what do you want the next 250 years to look like? What’s this anniversary mean to you? Email your responses to voices@NHPR.org and your voice may be featured on air or online in the next installment of The Big Question.
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As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, one New Hampshire museum is showing off its collection of historic artifacts – centuries in the making. Here are just a few of what’s on display that might teach you something surprising about New Hampshire and American history. -
The Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire is hosting a series of events, including a freedom walk, a reading, and historic reenactments. -
From the many depictions of George Washington, to using American Revolution motifs to recruit for WWII, the ongoing exhibition asks how the country’s revolutionary past is constantly being reconsidered. -
From farms to fields to logging camps, New Hampshire's forests have changed in ways big and small over the course of the country's history. -
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As local schools consider the 250th anniversary of the U.S., one New Hampshire educator says figuring out where to begin the story of America can be a challenge. -
As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, the American flag is having a moment in the spotlight. -
In the pursuit of happiness, is there anything quite like a Fourth of July parade? They’re as American as apple pie. Here are four local parades and related activities that caught our eye. As we get closer to Independence Day, look for details on more parades and events here. -
New Hampshire is full of historic homes, barns and churches that are at risk of falling apart, but there's a shortage of people who know how to fix them. -
Explore NHPR’s "NH at 250," a reporting project uncovering the American story through the unique people and places of New Hampshire as the U.S. turns 250.
