Welcoming the World to NH since 1996
Articles written for and by Granite State Ambassadors
Meet Jeff Barraclough, Executive Director https://moffattladd.org/ A National Historic Landmark open to the public as a museum since 1912 The purpose of the Moffatt-Ladd House and Garden is to interpret American, New Hampshire, and Portsmouth history through the lives and possessions of the inhabitants of the house, both free and
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PRESS RELEASE December 10, 2021 For immediate release Contact: Emily McMaster, Communications Director NH Granite State Ambassadors 240-621-0638 / emily@nhgsa.com NH GSA Honored by Governor Sununu Concord, NH — On December 8th, 2021, NH Granite State Ambassadors was honored by Governor Sununu with a proclamation in recognition of
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Meet Amy Loader, Associate Director, UNH Extension, and Ken LaValley, Vice Provost of Outreach and Engagement/Director of UNH Extension https://extension.unh.edu/ Since 1915, the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension (UNH Extension) has improved people’s lives by providing research-based information and non-formal education programs on topics important to the state. Through
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We enjoyed celebrating our 25th anniversary in November! November was our Arts and Culture Month. We participated in a tour, holiday events, and promoted arts and culture in the newsletter. Tours The GSAs participated in a Belknap Mill/Downtown Laconia Tour during early November. The morning of the tour began with
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George and Georgette have been exploring NH with GSA Statehouse Center Manager, Virginia Drew, Southern NH University Class of 2014
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We enjoyed celebrating our 25th anniversary in October with a variety of activities! October was our South Central Region Month. We participated in tours, promoted the region in the newsletter, and hosted our special AMBIEs celebration. Tours The GSAs participated in 2 tours throughout the month. The first tour was
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By: Emily McMaster, GSA Communications Director On a blustery and sunny late fall morning, a group of GSAs attended a full-day tour in Laconia. We focused on history, arts, and culture, in order to kick off November as our Arts and Culture month for our 25th anniversary celebration. The morning
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By: Mark Lamarre, Silver Anniversary GSA Class of 2021 Today I got to visit the Lawrence L.Lee Scouting Museum at Camp Carpenter in Manchester. Having been a Boy Scout in New Hampshire back in the late 60’s and 70’s, it was like going back in time to see some familiar
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PRESS RELEASE October 25, 2021 For immediate release Contact: Emily McMaster Communications Director NH Granite State Ambassadors emily@nhgsa.com Tourism Volunteers Recognized at Annual AMBIEs Ceremony Manchester, NH – NH Granite State Ambassadors (NHGSA) recently recognized almost 100 NH tourism volunteers for their efforts at the Annual AMBIEs Awards Event
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By: Emily McMaster, GSA Director of Communications On a beautiful fall October morning, a group of GSAs visited the NH Sports Dome in Hooksett. This tour was an extra special treat because one of the owners is Joel Hatin, the son of GSAs Dick and Anne Hatin. Joel gave us
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By: Roberta Wells, The Hotel Concord GSA Class of 2019 Forrest Gump may have said it best when he stated: “Life is Like a Box of Chocolates”……you know the rest. Indeed, today (Saturday) Brian and I set off for the Concord Farmers Market in search of Blackwater Mustard. If
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We enjoyed celebrating our 25th anniversary in August and September with a variety of activities! August was our Monadnock Region month, and September was our Natural Resources month. We participated in tours, virtual programs, interviews, and we volunteered at a variety of events. Our Conversations with Emily series continued with
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By Roberta Wells, GSA The Hotel Concord Class of 2019 This past week, Brian and I had the opportunity to enjoy a two night visit to Portsmouth. We had been to Portsmouth many times before, but usually just for shopping or lunch in Market Square or a visit to the
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Georgette has been exploring NH with GSA Vicki H., GSA MtSunapeeLodging.com Class of 2011! She enjoys shopping at Arnold’s Antique Barn in North Woodstock Georgette participated in docent training at Upper Pemigewasett Historical Society She also helped out at the box office of Jean’s Playhouse in Lincoln
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Georgette has been doing a lot of traveling with GSA Diane M, NH Historical Society/Centennial Hotel Class of 2016! Georgette has traveled all over NH, and all over the United States as well. In NH, she has visited: Great North Woods – Camping at Coleman State Park, fly fishing on
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By: GSA Leigh Polish, Fitzwilliam Inn Class of 2019 Every year on the third weekend of September, the Highland Games take place at Loon Mountain. Due to Covid-19, as well as some construction being done at the ski resort, the festival was somewhat smaller this year. However, that did not
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By: GSA Roberta Wells, The Hotel Concord Class of 2019 New Hampshire currently only has a 2.5% unemployment rate. Within the past month, there have been over 8000 jobs posted across all industries and all levels. nhworks.org The Industries currently with In Demand Openings include: Construction Manufacturing Health Care
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Program recorded September 2021 To earn hours for watching, please fill out this survey here. Have you ever wondered where bears den, why they scratch trees or how much they weigh when they are born? Why do moose eat aquatic vegetation, where do they go in the winter and how
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Meet James Wrigley, Director of White Mt. Lodging Operations at Appalachian Mountain Club https://www.outdoors.org/destinations/massachusetts-and-new-hampshire/ The Appalachian Mountain Club is dedicated to the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the outdoors. Set up base camp at one of our scenic lodges, each with a style of its own, then walk out the
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By: Sue Greenbaum, GSA Currier Museum Class of 2010 In August the GSA Social Committee visited Gary & Judi Window’s Manchester restaurant, Diz’s Cafe, which opened in 2020. I know, great timing, right? While so many restaurants were forced to close their doors, Diz’s opened theirs. Due to the pandemic, they
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