Release Archive
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July 7, 2009: Kids Voting NH Receives Grant from Lincoln Financial Foundation
The Political Library is proud to announce receipt of $5,000 grant from the Lincoln Financial Foundation to support Kids Voting NH
June 30, 2009: Political Library and Pierce Brigade Host Summer Open House
Pierce Manse free and open to public during seasonal event on Saturday, July 11th
June 24, 2009: Political Library Hosts Kids Voting at the Capitol
Annual event educates middle school students about the importance of civic engagement
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June 16, 2009: Political Library and Pierce Brigade Present "Pierce and the Presidency"
Peter A. Wallner discusses President Pierce's presidential legacy during this lunchtime program
June 9, 2009: The Pierce Manse Announces 35th Opening Day
Doors of President Pierce’s historic home open to the public for the 2009 summer season
May 20, 2009: Political Library and Pierce Brigade Present A Performance By The Concord Community Music School String Quartet
Lunchtime concert featuring music by Handel, Haydn and Mozart
April 21, 2009: Political Library Presents "First-in-the-Nation Media"
Key members of the New Hampshire press will share the behind-the-scenes scoop on covering an American political tradition
April 14, 2009: Political Library and Pierce Brigade Present "The Splendid Century"
Lunchtime illustrated lecture on 19th century women's costumes
March 11, 2009: Political Library and Pierce Brigade Host Program on Susan B. Anthony
Living history performer, Sally Matson to portray activist during Women's History Month.
February 25, 2009: New Hampshire Primary Awards Honorees Announced
Exciting program unveiled for Political Library's annual fundraising event.
February 17, 2009: Political Library and Pierce Brigade Host Program on Daniel Webster
Professor Richard Hesse to give NH Humanities Council sponsored lecture.
January 30, 2009: 2008 New Hampshire Primary Forum Kicks Off Political Library Lecture Series
Key campaign advisors reflect and discuss prospects for the future.
January 26, 2009: Political Library Elects New Officers
Organization led by new group of executive leadership.
January 15, 2009: Political Library Announces 2009 New Hampshire Primary Awards Dinner Committee
The New Hampshire Political Library is pleased to announce members of this year’s Dinner Committee for event on March 30, 2009.
January 6, 2009: Political Library Elects Two Board Members
Senate President Sylvia Larsen and Joel Maiola of Granite Edge Consulting to join Board of Directors.
November 26, 2008: Annual Holiday Open House December 7th at the Pierce Manse
New Hampshire Political Library and Pierce Brigade open doors of Presidential home from noon to 3:00 p.m. for seasonal festivities including live holiday musical performance and light refreshments.
November 10, 2008: NHPL and Currier Museum Present Joint Program
Two organizations present a discussion examining connections between political campaigns of the late 20th century and Andy Warhol’s portraits of political figures now on view at the Currier.
November 5, 2008: Kids Voting NH Election Day Results
More than 6,000 students cast ballots thanks to volunteers in ten cities and towns across the Granite State.
October 8, 2008: Fall Open House at the Pierce ManseFree admission, live performers, and fall fun on Saturday, October 18, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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September 24, 2008: Political Library Grows Staff
Director of Programs joins team to promote new offerings at the Pierce Manse and across state.
July 23, 2008: Kids Voting NH Receives Support from Lincoln Financial Foundation and Common Man
With thanks for their generosity, the Political Library is proud to announce grants from the Lincoln Financial Foundation and the Common Man.
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June 10, 2008: The Pierce Manse Opens for Season Tuesday, June 17, 2008
After major construction and renovations over the winter, the historic home will open its doors again to welcome visitors.
April 2, 2008: NH Primary Awards Dinner
The Political Library has secured an exceptional program for its annual fundraising event scheduled for Wednesday, April 30, 2008.
April 8, 2008: Pierce Brigade Lecture Series
A Tribute to Sarah Josepha Hale will be presented by Sharon Wood on Thursday, April 24, 2008 sponsored by a grant from the NH Humanities Council.
January 9, 2008: Kids Voting NH Primary Results
Six cities and towns participated on primary day.
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January 4, 2008: New Hampshire Political Library Primary Outreach
Thanks to the generosity of wedu, the Political Library will be in Manchester through the New Hampshire primary.
December 27, 2007: New Hampshire Political Library Accepts Campaign Materials
Vermin Supreme will make donation and hold press availability at Reading Room
December 13, 2007: New Hampshire Political Library Hosts Lesser Known Candidates
This traditional New Hampshire primary event provides an opportunity for lesser known candidates to speak about their issues, campaign agenda, and plans for the country.
November 16, 2007: The Common Man Restaurants Unveil Primary T-Shirt Winner
The Common Man Apprentice Primary Edition t-shirt contest between students at Plymouth State University and Saint Anselm College will benefit Kids Voting NH, a program of the New Hampshire Political Library.
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The Common Man web site to purchase a commemorative primary t-shirt.
October 1, 2007: Samuel P. Hunt Foundation Supports Political Library
The Library is awarded a grant from the Hunt Foundation to support the capital renovations at the Pierce Manse in Concord.
September 26, 2007: New Hampshire Political Library receives Save Our History grant from The History Channel
The New Hampshire Political Library will partner with the Londonderry School district to create new classroom resources about the New Hampshire primary.
September 7, 2007: New Hampshire: A Proven Primary Tradition
A new exhibition jointly produced by the New Hampshire Political Library and the New Hampshire Historical Society displays the history and importance of New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation Presidential primary.
March 22, 2007: New Hampshire Political Library Celebrates NH Primary with Annual Awards: March 26 event to feature New Hampshire Primary winners Hart and Buchanan.
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June 26, 2006: First Ladies Tea at Pierce Manse: The important accomplishments and public service provided by First Ladies of the Granite State and the Nation will be highlighted at a First Ladies Tea...
June 22, 2006: Presidential Politics in the Granite State. New Hampshire Political Library and Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication host panel discussion Sunday, June 25
March 27, 2006: 2006 New Hampshire Primary Awards Dinner. Celebrating an American Political Tradition. The New Hampshire presidential primary and individuals who have given their time, energy and spirit to preserving this Granite State and national tradition...
January 2006: Dwinell Charitable Trust Supports New Hampshire Political Library. Lane and Elizabeth Dwinell Charitable Trust has recently awarded a leading Concord non-profit with a substantial gift for programs and
operations....