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About New Hampshire
- NH.Gov Web Site
- The state Web site is a first stop for information about New Hampshire.
http://www.state.nh.us/
- New Hampshire QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau
- If you're looking for data about New Hampshire, check out this page. County information is available as well.
http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/33000.html
- Live Free or Die – Wikipedia
- Learn explanations for and sources of New Hampshire's state motto.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_free_or_die
- Library and Archive of The New Hampshire's Political Tradition
- New Hampshire has a proud tradition of holding the first presidential primary election in the country. Use this site as a source for the New Hampshire primary's history, timelines, results, and more.
http://www.politicallibrary.org/
- Old Man of the Mountain
- This natural rock formation in the shape of an old man's profile is the state symbol of New Hampshire, and the image chosen for the New Hampshire state quarter. The formation collapsed on May 3, 2003, but its legacy lives on. Read about the Old Man's formation and history on this Web site by The New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation.
http://www.nhstateparks.org/state-parks/alphabetical-order/franconia-notch-state-park/old-man-of-the-mountain-historic-site/
Education Resources for New Hampshire
- NH Department of Education
- The state's Department of Education Web site is an invaluable resource. Here you will find information on assessment, professional development, grants and RFPs, programs and services, and more.
http://www.ed.state.nh.us/
- Educational Resources for New Hampshire
- The U.S. Department of Education provides this list of links to state and federal educational resources.
http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/Programs/EROD/org_list_by_territory.cfm?territory_id=nh
New Hampshire Teacher Organizations
- New Hampshire Teachers of Mathematics
- The NHTM site offers information on conferences, the Association of Teachers of Mathematics in New England (ATMNE), and more.
http://www.nhtm.org/
- New Hampshire Science Teachers Association
- Here you will find information about the New Hampshire affiliate of the National Science Teachers Association.
http://www.nhsta.net
Maps
- New Hampshire
- Here you will find a political map showing major towns and rivers.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/cgi-bin/nytmaps.pl?new_hampshire
- Color Landform Atlas: New Hampshire
- This site contains topographical and political maps to the county level for New Hampshire, as well as a menu of links to other online information about the state.
http://fermi.jhuapl.edu/states/nh_0.html
- AMC: Research – Mapping
- The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) presents this interactive mapping service. The AMC Research Department has been compiling map-based information on the natural and human landscape of the Northern Forest region of New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and New York since the early 1990s. This site allows you to customize maps and view regions based on various topics.
http://appalachia.outdoors.org/mapping/
- Historic USGS Maps of New Hampshire
- View maps from anywhere in New Hampshire that date as far back as the 19th century.
http://docs.unh.edu/nhtopos/NewHampshire.htm
- New Hampshire Geology on the World Wide Web
- The New Hampshire Geological Society provides this geologic map of New Hampshire. PDF files of the simplified and generalized maps can be downloaded and printed out as well.
http://nhgs.org/GSNH/GeolMapNH.html
History
- New Hampshire
- These pages from the Library of Congress focus on interesting moments in New Hampshire's history.
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/es/nh
- New Hampshire, Heritage 1861-1865
- This is a site about New Hampshire's role in the Civil War. Information is included on all of the New Hampshire units, the roles of various towns, and the parts women played in the war.
http://www.geocities.com/nh_heritage/
- History of the New Hampshire Seacoast and South Coast Maine
- The seacoast of New Hampshire runs for only 18 miles, but its history is long. This site presents the history through themes, eras, places, people, and through many interesting articles.
http://www.seacoastnh.com/history/
Native Americans
- Abenaki
- The Abenaki Native-Americans are one of the tribes local to New Hampshire. Read this Web site about their language, culture, and history.
http://www.tolatsga.org/aben.html
- Pennacook
- Learn about the language, culture, and history of these Native-Americans from the Merrimack River valley of New Hampshire.
http://www.dickshovel.com/penna.html
- Cowasuck Band of the Pennacook-Abenaki People
- This Web site is devoted to the American Indian heritage of the Cowasuck Band of the Pennacook-Abenaki People. It focuses on their language, traditional lifestyles, history, and herbal medicines. The site is updated often and also contains current Band events and news.
http://www.cowasuck.org/
People
- Famous New Hampshire People
- Discover important figures who came from New Hampshire, read their biographies, and follow links for other articles relevant to their lives and causes.
http://www.seacoastsearch.com/nhlinks/people/
- New Hampshire Authors
- Scroll through this thorough database of children's book authors from New Hampshire. Each author is listed alongside their hometown and their book titles.
http://www.concord.k12.nh.us/schools/kimball/leduc/nhauthors.html
- White Mountain Art and Artists
- This Web site is devoted to artists from the White Mountains and those who painted in them during the 19th century. Search by the artist's name for biographies and the artist's works, or search by subject matter for paintings of specific locations.
http://www.whitemountainart.com/
- American President
- These pages provide information related to New Hampshire-born president Franklin Pierce. Biographical information is accompanied by detailed information about the First Lady, members of the presidential cabinet, and key events during Pierce's presidency.
http://www.americanpresident.org/history/franklinpierce/
Mountains
- hikeSafe - Home
- Hiking is one of the most popular pastimes in the mountains of New Hampshire, and safety is one of its most important aspects. The hikeSafe initiative educates about the Hiker Responsibility Code, provides information on trip planning, and includes a special tips section just for kid hikers.
http://www.hikesafe.com/
- White Mountains Server
- This site is a comprehensive source of information about the White Mountains. Pictures and facts are presented for each of the White Mountains, along with hiking and wildlife information, and details and history of the Appalachian Trail in New Hampshire.
http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/whites/
- White Mountains
- Enjoy beautiful panoramic views from many of the highest mountains in New Hampshire.
http://www.the-spa.com/hanauer/gallery/whites.html
- Mount Washington Observatory: Home Page
- Mount Washington, the highest mountain in the Northeast, boasts some of the world's worst recorded weather. Visit this site and learn just what makes the weather so bad. Other features include virtual tours of the summit observatory, live webcam images, histories, and a fun Weather Arcade with games for kids.
http://www.mountwashington.org/
- Mount Washington Cog Railway
- The Cog Railway was the first mountain-climbing railway in the world and is a National Historic Engineering Landmark. A multimedia gallery on this site takes you on a virtual trip up the mountain, and a special kids section has fun pictures for coloring.
http://www.thecog.com/
Nature and Environment
- The New Hampshire Lakes Association
- What is being done to preserve the natural beauty and valuable resources of New Hampshire's plentiful lakes and ponds? Browse this site's documentary videos and articles to examine the latest research, conservation efforts, and ongoing concerns about boating safety, invasive species prevention, and more.
http://www.nhlakes.org/
- Audubon Society of New Hampshire
- Use this site's Research link to find out about New Hampshire birds such as the osprey, the tern, and the peregrine falcon. The page also has a fun Ask the Naturalist! section where kids can learn more about birds and birding.
http://www.nhaudubon.org
- UNH Cooperative Extension - Forest & Trees Publications
- The University of New Hampshire provides this collection of PDFs that describe New Hampshire's forests, natural resources, and wildlife and gives information on protecting and enhancing the state's environment.
http://ceinfo.unh.edu/pubs/pubsfw.htm
- Gigglemoose.com
- This fun Web site has information and activities relating to nature and animals, especially those of New Hampshire. A helpful Teaching Center provides classroom handouts and lesson ideas.
http://www.gigglemoose.com/
Museums and Monuments
- Canterbury Shaker Village
- Canterbury Shaker Village is the seventh and most well-preserved of the Shaker communities. Read about the intact 18th century buildings and the history of the Shaker people in New Hampshire.
http://www.shakers.org/
- The Franklin Pierce Homestead
- The childhood home of our 14th U.S. President still stands, and you can read about it and view pictures of the rooms on this Web site.
http://www.nhstateparks.com/franklin.html
- Saint-Gaudens National Historical Site: Home of a Gilded Age Icon
- Augustus Saint-Gaudens was an artist from the Gilded Age of America who had one of his homes in Cornish, New Hampshire. This site for teachers has many resources for exploring both the site of his home and its significance.
http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/48GAUDENS/48GAUDENS.htm
- History of Strawbery Banke
- Before Portsmouth was called Portsmouth, it was called Strawbery Banke. The museum of the same name seeks to illustrate life from the late 1600s to the 1950s in the neighborhood of Puddle Dock. Read the Web site's articles on the history of Puddle Dock through the centuries.
http://www.strawberybanke.org/museumshistory.html
- New Hampshire Historical Markers (NHHM)
- Here you will find listings of 158 important places in New Hampshire's past. Historical markers are listed both chronologically and by region, and each one is accompanied by a description.
http://webster.state.nh.us/markers/
For New Hampshire Kids
- Quick Facts: New Hampshire
- “Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government,” from the U.S. Printing office, runs down fun New Hampshire facts, including the state motto, flower, and song.
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/state/newhampshire.html
- N.H. State Senate
- The New Hampshire kids' site gives students a look at their state and its government.
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/senate/misc/kids.html
- New Hampshire Fun Facts
- From the U.S. Census Bureau, this site provides state population information.
http://factfinder.census.gov/home/en/kids/funfacts/new_hampshire.html
- World Almanac for Kids
- A source of general information about the state of New Hampshire, including history, government, economy, and land and resources.
http://www.worldalmanacforkids.com/explore/states/newhampshire.html
- Mount Washington Observatory: Arcade
- Presented by Mt. Washington Observatory's Weather Discovery Center, these quizzes teach kids about clouds, wind, and just why the weather on Mt. Washington is the way it is.
http://www.mountwashington.org/education/center/arcade/