Riding the Mud Turtle
A local legend lies beneath the water.
Marshall Hudson
Riding the Rails with New England Southern Railroad
A look into the world of freight trains and moving the New Hampshire Army National Guard.
The Taylor Pond Hermit
Perley Swett, who was socially distancing long before the entire world retreated into their homes, lived alone but was not lonely.
Finding New Hampshire’s Lost or Hidden Places
Our state is rich in history, some of which is well known to both residents and outsiders. And then there are these fascinating links to our past, which we think might surprise you. Regular "What Do You Know?" writer Marshall Hudson lets you in on some of his favorite such locations.
Where Was Daniel Webster Born?
Daniel Webster's birthplace is just one location, right? It might not be as simple as you think.
The Remains of Franklin Pierce’s Pencil Mine
You can explore the remains of Franklin Pierce's plumbago mine in Goshen.
Driving the NH Economy
Whether you like snowmobiles or hate them, their importance in the northern New Hampshire winter economy is significant.
A 4,000-footer Controversy
Mt. Tecumseh hasn’t changed, but measuring techniques have. Here’s an official verdict.
Man Out of Place
A small, strange grave in an out-of-the-way cemetery is a clue to a tragic tale.
Francestown’s Haunted Lake
Would a haunted lake by any other name seem quite as spooky?
This Chapel Is Accessible Only By Boat
St. John’s on-the-Lake Chapel on Bear Island in Lake Winnipesaukee is an interfaith chapel. This unique, historic building might be hard to get to, but it welcomes all who seek it.
Treasure Hunters of the Contoocook River Park
A group of treasure hunters goes on a quest for wealth at the site of the former Contoocook River Park. See if their 100-year-old map lead to jewels and coins ... or just rusty nails and cans.
Finding A New Life for the Kelley Corner School
A one-room schoolhouse in Lower Gilmanton is back in session as a local history education center
Memorial Day at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery
Memorial Day services at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery take place on the traditional date of May 30. This ceremony begins the 100 Nights of Remembrance, when a bugler will sound taps every evening, rain or shine, at 7 p.m., through September 11.
