The immensity of sacrifice: Memorial Day, Harrisville, New Hampshire

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A resident of Harrisville, NH, relates how Vietnam war veteran and teacher Rodger Martin changed the way they celebrated Memorial Day in the town. Martin initiated a solemn celebration reminiscing the sacrifice of the soldiers who fought in the war, instead of the usual festive celebration.

Personal narratives, Appreciation, Fairs and festivals, Memorial Day, Harrisville, New Hampshire, Martin, Rodger

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Entering paradise

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Famers consider their farms as paradise. Farms can be likened to paradise since both have an abundance of trees, plants and flowers. Farms are farmers' only source of living but they can also build their dreams on them.

Social aspects, Farms

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Return to Peyton Place

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A description is presented of Temperance Tavern in Gilmanton, NH. The town of Gilmanton was made famous by the book 'Peyton Place' which was based within it. The history of Temperance Tavern is discussed.

History, Portrayals, Historic buildings, Authorship, Peyton Place (Book), Gilmanton, New Hampshire

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