NEw Hampshire Cultural Information
WELCOME TO
New Hampshire
New Hampshire’s beauty and independent spirit have inspired painters, poets, sculptors, screenwriters, musicians, and thespians for hundreds of years.
New Hampshire may look small on the map, but its diverse regions offer a variety of destinations and attractions—from historic river valleys to the soaring peaks of the highest mountains in the Northeast.
New Hampshire’s Motto
New Hampshire’s official state motto is “Live Free or Die,” adopted in 1945 as World war II approached its end.
- Spoken Languages: English: 91.1% • Spanish: 3.1% • Other: 5.8%
- New Hampshire was named for Hampshire, England, by Captain John Mason.
- The state enjoys all four seasons. New Hampshire has a changeable climate, with wide variations in daily and seasonal temperatures. The variations are affected by proximity to the ocean, mountains, lakes or rivers.
- New Hampshire is heavily forested, among native New Hampshire mammals are the white-tailed deer, muskrat, beaver, porcupine and snowshoe hare.
- New Hampshire was the first of the thirteen colonies to declare its independence from England (six months before the Declaration of Independence was signed).
- New Hampshire’s official state drink is Apple Cider.
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WHAT IS new HAMPSHIRE FAMOUS FOR?
As the state that holds the longest-running craft fair in America, you could practically plan an entire trip just around gallery hopping! From paintings and pottery to photography and pewter, you’ll find pieces for your collection in New Hampshire art galleries all around the state.
WHAT IS COOL ABOUT NEW HAMPSHIRE?
New Hampshire has the shortest coastline of any US state, measuring just 18 miles. Despite its small size, the coastline is home to several popular beaches, including Hampton Beach, Rye Beach, and Wallis Sands Beach. New Hampshire also has a large number of lakes and ponds, making it a popular destination for fishing, swimming, and boating
