George H. Perkins Statue
On the backside of the New Hampshire State House stands this monument to George H. Perkins.
Born in Hopkinton, Perkins rose to become one of the most respected naval officers of the Civil War. He served under Admiral Farragut and played a critical role in the Battle of Mobile Bay, one of the defining naval battles of the war.
It was Farragut himself, one of the most celebrated naval commanders in American history, and the first Admiral of the U.S. Navy, who said that Perkins was “the bravest man that every trod the deck of a ship”. Coming from a man whose leadership defined naval warfare during the Civil War, this was not casual praise.
The monument was commissioned by the State of New Hampshire in the early 20th century and dedicated in 1912, during a period when many Civil War leaders were being formally honored across the country.
This statue is set into the granite at the back of the State House, standing along in a prominent and intentional place. It commands a presence of its own, a quiet presence of its own.
Read More From Nancy
White Park
White Park is one of the oldest municipal parks in New Hampshire, conveyed to the city in 1884 by Armenia White in memory of her husband, Nathaniel White. Nathanial White had been a prominent businessman, legislator and philanthropist, and this gift ensured that his legacy would be tied to a place meant for everyone. Armenia White […]
Liberty Bell
On the lawn of the New Hampshire State House stands a bell that carries a very specific and nationally connected meaning. This is a replica of the Liberty Bell. In 1950, to mark the 175th anniversary of American Independence, the U.S. Treasury partnered with the American Legion to commission and distribute exact replicas of the Liberty Bell […]
Pierce Manse
The Pierce Manse, in Concord, NH, is the home most closely associated with Franklin Pierce during his adult life. Built in 1838, this was the house Pierce returned to after his years in Washington. It was here that he lived before, during, and after his presidency, a place that remained constant through both his rise and the challenges […]
