History of New Hampshire State Library In January of 1717, Portsmouth held New Hampshire’s 27th General Assembly meeting, which passed various orders for the progression of the colony.

History of New Hampshire State Library In January of 1717, Portsmouth held New Hampshire’s 27th General Assembly meeting, which passed various orders for the progression of the colony.

Seven percent of New Hampshire’s men refused to sign the Association Test to fight. Although, a part of that 7 percent were supporters of the separation of England and the colonies.

New Hampshire’s colonial governor Benning Wentworth started a feud with New York when he issued grants to scores of towns in what is today Vermont. Wentworth’s goal had been to raise money to ...

As one of the original 13 colonies, New Hampshire's oldest town is over 400 years old. But did you know the state actually started in two different settlements?

As one of the original 13 colonies, New Hampshire's oldest town is over 400 years old. But did you know the state actually started in two different settlements? According to the Rye Historical ...