NH History and Outdoor Art Archives - New Hampshire Magazine

Always Lovable & Loyal, Archie Is at the Lake

Susanna Hargreaves,

Gone are the carefree days of summer, but we still have our love for the arts to see us through this new and strange school year. I recently discovered an appropriate representation: A…

Smiling With Pollyanna

Susanna Hargreaves,

How a statue helps people feel glad in Littleton.

Strength in Bronze: La Dame de Notre Renaissance Francaise

Susanna Hargreaves,

This sculpture is a tribute to the brave women of Nashua's mills.

Beauty and Seclusion at the Home of Artist Maxfield Parrish

Susanna Hargreaves,

Sometimes a journey through outdoor art in New Hampshire can lead to surprising revelations. Case in point: The home of the renowned artist Maxfield Parrish.

Learning About the Civil War Through Art

Susanna Hargreaves,

New Hampshire has a number of Civil War statues to honor the soldiers who did not make it home — including one striking example standing sentry in Amherst.

Find Peace, Nature and Art at the Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site

Susanna Hargreaves,

Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site in beautiful Cornish is a relatively unknown National Park for the Arts. Find lush gardens, wooded trails and beautiful sculptures that dot the landscape.

A Memorial to a New Hampshire Mother and Author

Susanna Hargreaves,

Visit a beautiful memorial that celebrates the life and accomplishments of Harriet E. Wilson, a pre-Civil War Black author from Milford, New Hampshire.