Welcoming the World to NH since 1996
Articles written for and by Granite State Ambassadors
We were honored to have the opportunity to talk to three of our favorite GSA authors, Richard Hatin, Mark Okrant and Michael Bruno. Program recorded May 2021 To earn hours for watching, please fill out this survey here. Richard Hatin – www.RichardHatin.com Mark Okrant – www.MarkOkrant.com Michael Bruno – www.CruisingNewHampshireHistory.com
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Emily had the good fortune to interview Joe Watts, CEO of Star Island, to learn how he came to Star Island and about the fun and adventure to be found on her shores. Find out more about Star Island at https://starisland.org. Interview recorded in May 2021 To earn hours for
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Special 25th Anniversary Perks All actively volunteering GSAs are invited to visit Strawbery Banke and the Seacoast Science Center during their 2021 seasons. If you are scheduled to volunteer, or normally would have been volunteering this year but couldn’t because of COVID, you are still eligible to receive tickets. To
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Available to GSAs and the general public Statewide, NH—May 10, 2021— Comprised of museums throughout eastern New Hampshire, the New Hampshire Heritage Museum Trail will launch a Trail Passport Program on June 1, which will provide access to all 18 member institutions. “We are excited to launch this program,” said
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Listen in to this recorded program from some local Portsmouth attractions for a Portsmouth Historical Panel. These attractions share with us an overview of their site, as well as its historical significance. Our panelists include: Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth – Jan Smith, Visitor/Tour Guide Gundalow Company – Andy Goodell,
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Meet Jeremy D’Entremont, Founder of Friends of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouses https://www.portsmouthharborlighthouse.org/ Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse (also known as Fort Point Lighthouse, New Castle Lighthouse and Fort Constitution Lighthouse) was first established in June 1771, making it the first light station north of Boston in the American colonies. Today’s 48-foot tower was
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We continued our 25th anniversary celebrations in April with our Great North Woods month. It was wonderful to learn more about the Great North Woods region through various interviews and virtual programs. We hosted two virtual programs in April, and our first was a panel entitled Exploring the Great North
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Listen in to this recorded program from the chambers in the greater Great North Woods region as they share with us an overview of their region, including outdoor recreation, attractions, hidden gems, and more. The panelists include: Jodi Gilbert, Executive Director; North Country Chamber of Commerce Pam Sullivan, Marketing Representative;
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Please watch for a hearty and very sincere thank you message from Kelly & Emily. Transcript: We are so incredibly grateful to all of our volunteers and for your dedication to our organization – Happy National Volunteer Week! Our organization could not exist without our incredible volunteers, and we want
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Meet Karl Stone, Business Manager, Team O’Neil https://www.teamoneil.com/ Founded in 1997 by Tim O’Neil, Team O’Neil is located just outside Littleton, New Hampshire. The private facility boasts 583 acres of alpine terrain. The main driving areas include two 300’ diameter gravel skid pads and road courses consisting of 50+ different
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Meet Lauren Hawkins, Director of Marketing, Story Land and Living Shores www.storylandnh.com | www.livingshores.com Founded in 1954, Story Land has thrilled and delighted both young and young-at-heart visitors for more than 60 years. Story Land is located in Glen, NH. With over 30 kid-friendly attractions that are specially designed for a
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Meet Les Otten, Lead Project Developer, The Balsams www.thebalsamsresort.com The first guests were welcomed to Dixville 150 years ago. Although much has changed since the days of a 25-room inn, the legacy of this elegant resort and its sprawling wilderness remain constant. The Balsams is being reborn as an all-season,
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Meet Jim Miller and Amelia Ledoux, Santa’s Helpers at Santa’s Village www.santasvillage.com Santa’s Village is located in Jefferson, NH. Their main attractions include Santa and his reindeer, over 20 family-friendly rides, including the Great Humbug Adventure dark ride, and a full water park (in season). At Santa’s Village, they believe:
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Listen in to this recorded program from Nigel Manley, The Rocks Director, as he shares background information on maple sugaring on The Rocks’ spectacular property in Bethlehem. The program begins with a video that he would normally show in the sugarhouse. He also talks about why drilling holes in trees
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Listen to an illustrated talk that celebrates the role of gardens in fostering communities (plant, animal and human) that preserve habitat and important intersections for outdoor, place-based learning and kinship with the natural environments of New Hampshire. John Forti, founding director of Bedrock Gardens in Lee, explores the ways in
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Listen in to this presentation as Nick teaches us about bees and the equipment he uses for beekeeping. He shares with us the basics of beekeeping, what getting started entails, zoning, and some examples of beekeeping courses. Nick has participated in beekeeping for 9 years and enjoys it – join
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Our 25th anniversary celebrations have been fun and educational, and March was no exception. Agriculture was the theme of the month, and NH agriculture organizations did not disappoint! We continued with our interview series, hosted more virtual programs, and began our new certification and customer experience trainings. NHGSA kicked off
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Nate Bernitz, Home Horticulture Outreach Program Manager at UNH Cooperative Extension, shares with us background information about the UNH Cooperative Extension, what they do, and the ways in which they contribute to agriculture in NH. Program recorded March 2021 To earn hours for watching, please fill out this survey here.
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Meet Nigel Manley, Director of North Country Property, and Anne Truslow, Vice President for Development of the Society for the Protection of NH Forests https://forestsociety.org/the-rocks The Rocks in Bethlehem, New Hampshire is the North Country Conservation & Education Center for the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests. Known as
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Meet Dave Kemp, Vice President of the NH Maple Producers Association www.nhmapleproducers.com Celebrating over 75 Years! The New Hampshire Maple Producers Association is a non-profit trade association dedicated to the promotion of New Hampshire’s many acclaimed sugarhouses and its delicious maple syrup. The NHMPA organizes several public events throughout the
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