Amoskeag Manufacturing Company
Once the largest textile mill in the world, the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company in Manchester was one of the great industrial giants of its day.
Primary Source Sets
Meaningful inquiry through primary source sets supports the development of essential historical thinking skills and connects students directly to history.
Primary source sets are curated resources around one theme or question. Meaningful inquiry through primary source sets supports the development of essential historical thinking skills and connects students directly to history. The primary source sets developed by the New Hampshire Historical Society complement the range of topics covered in the “Moose on the Loose.”
Each set of photographs, documents, maps, and objects offers multiple entry points for investigating a piece of New Hampshire’s past. See the Analyze It! section on this website for investigation frameworks for each type of primary source.
Using Primary Source Sets in the Classroom
Discover fun and innovative ways to improve students' close-looking and close-reading abilities while using primary source sets that focus on New Hampshire icons.
Franklin Pierce
Franklin Pierce was the 14th President of the United States, serving from 1853 to 1857. He was the only president to come from New Hampshire.
Mount Washington
At 6,288 feet, Mount Washington is the highest mountain in northeastern North America.
Old Man of the Mountain
Officially named a state emblem in 1945, the rugged “face” of the Old Man was widely embraced as a miraculous symbol of the character of the state of New Hampshire.
John Stark
One of the most revered figures in New Hampshire history, John Stark was a Revolutionary War general and the author of what became the state motto, “Live free or die.”
Franklin Leavitt Maps
The whimsical depictions of Franklin Leavitt's eight White Mountains maps contributed to the region’s legends and lure.
The NH State House
The NH State House is the center of state government. Recently celebrating its 200th anniversary, it is the oldest state house in continuous use in the United States.
Weirs Beach Veterans Campground
The Weirs Beach campground in the Lakes Region was once the national headquarters for veterans' organizations.
White Mountain Art
Artists painting in the White Mountains fueled the rise of the tourist industry and helped create an American style of art.