National New Hampshire Day
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Overview
National New Hampshire Day, observed annually on September 7th, is a celebration of the 'Granite State,' known for its rugged beauty, independent spirit, and pivotal role in American history. It's a day to appreciate New Hampshire's scenic White Mountains, its charming small towns, and its enduring motto, 'Live Free or Die,' which embodies its commitment to liberty and self-reliance.
Origin and story
New Hampshire was the first of the thirteen colonies to declare its independence from Great Britain, doing so on January 5, 1776.
Mount Washington, located in the White Mountains, holds the record for the highest wind speed ever recorded on land not associated with a tornado, at 231 mph.
Quick facts
- DateSeptember 7
- TypeCultural / community observance
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New Hampshire beat the rest of the colonies to independence by nearly six months — and wrote the playbook other states would later follow.
Know what actually happened in Exeter
On January 5, 1776, delegates meeting as New Hampshire's Fifth Provincial Congress in Exeter adopted the first written constitution of any of the thirteen colonies, severing ties with royal authority months before the Declaration of Independence was signed.
Understand why the timing worked
New Hampshire's royal governor and British troops had already been driven out, leaving the Provincial Congress free to build a government based on the consent of the people rather than royal authority — a model that influenced the constitutions later adopted by the other twelve colonies.
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Did you know?
New Hampshire's core constitutional principles — government grounded in the people's consent and a legislature in command of the state — were echoed almost identically in the state constitutions that followed over the next several years.
Fun facts
- New Hampshire was the first of the thirteen colonies to declare its independence from Great Britain, doing so on January 5, 1776.
- Mount Washington, located in the White Mountains, holds the record for the highest wind speed ever recorded on land not associated with a tornado, at 231 mph.
- New Hampshire is one of only a few U.S. states that does not impose a general sales tax or a personal income tax on wages.
Sources and attribution
New Hampshire: The First in the Nation (Constituting America)
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FAQ
- When is National New Hampshire Day?
- It is observed on September 7 each year.
- What is National New Hampshire Day?
- National New Hampshire Day, observed annually on September 7th, is a celebration of the 'Granite State,' known for its rugged beauty, independent spirit, and pivotal role in American history. It's a day to appreciate New Hampshire's scenic White Mountains, its charming small towns, and its enduring motto, 'Live Free or Die,' which embodies its commitment to liberty and self-reliance.
- How do people celebrate National New Hampshire Day?
- Learn about New Hampshire's outsized role in American history — its Fifth Provincial Congress adopted the first written state constitution on January 5, 1776, months before the Declaration of Independence.
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