9 Historical Landmarks You Absolutely Must Visit in New Hampshire
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Kelly A. Burch
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New Hampshire was one of the original colonies, with the first settlers arriving as early as 1623. With such a long history, it’s no wonder that New Hampshire is full of great historical landmarks. Whether we’re talking about historical markers or museums, there are tons of great options for learning about New Hampshire’s rich history. Here are 9 historical landmarks in New Hampshire that you must visit!
Stawbery Banke, named for the first settlement in Portsmouth, is a museum composed of original buildings from throughout Portsmouth's history.
This painting by Jose Clemente Orozco hangs at the Baker Memorial Library at Dartmouth College. The painting, which deals with themes of immigration and war, was designated a National Historic Monument in 2013.
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The home and studio of famed sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens is remarkable for its English Gardens and sweeping views looking across the Connecticut River into Vermont.
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The Shakers were a religious group that lived a simple life in New Hampshire. The Canterbury Shaker Museum has preserved this historic way of life since the 1960s, and is a designated National Historical Site.
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The home of the 14th president is a state park and a national historical site. Here you can learn about life in the 1800s.
During the Cold War, the USS Albacore was one of the most advanced submarines in the seas. Now, the sub is in permanent dry docks in Portsmouth, and visitors can try their hand at life as it was below the sea.
Robert Frost is one of the most well-known American Poets. At the homestead you can learn about the poet, and about life in the early 1900s, when he was writing.
Many New Hampshire towns used to be bustling mill towns, but few have preserved it as well as Harrisville. The historic area was declared a National Historical Landmark in the 1970s.
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The Mount Washington Hotel is a piece of living history. It is still very much a part of life in New Hampshire, but over more than a century of historic events have taken place at the hotel.
These historical landmarks in New Hampshire are a must-visit at least once. Where else do you go to get in touch with New Hampshire’s history?
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