Boscawen, New Hampshire.
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Famous symbol of frontier heroism. A victim of an Indian raid in 1697 on Haverhill, Massachusetts, whence she had been taken to a camp site on the nearby island in the river. After killing and later scalping ten Indians, she . . .
(Colonial Era • Native Americans • Women) Includes complete text, location, directions, 1 photo, GPS coordinates, map.
Famous symbol of frontier heroism. A victim of an Indian raid in 1697 on Haverhill, Massachusetts, whence she had been taken to a camp site on the nearby island in the river. After killing and later scalping ten Indians, she . . . (Colonial Era • Native Americans • Women) Includes complete text, location, directions, 1 photo, GPS coordinates, map.
Early Settlers at Boght and Crescent. Intermarried with Lansing's. Organized the Boght Reformed Church in 1784. Fonda Rd. is named for the family.
Victory The Village of Victory sits perched on a bluff above the Hudson River, It owes its location to the highest waterfall on Fish Creek, the best waterpower site on the the creek's course from Saratoga Lake to the Hudson . . . 
History "The sound of the bells when it was quiet (no trains), was magical to hear." The tinkle of bells on the lead sheep was once a common sound in Summit Valley late in the summer and fall. Lake Van Norden filled with . . . 
Prominent Banker Philip Lehman, a son of the founder of the Lehman Brothers banking firm, commissioned this elegant Beaux-Arts town house in 1899-1900 at a time when this area of Manhattan was transforming into a fashionable . . . 
Battle of Lewes 1264 On 14th May 1264 Simon de Montfort’s army of 5000 barons and Londeners defeated royalist forces of twice that size under Henry III on the downs northwest of Lewes. The Mise of Lewes, signed next day led . . . 
Battle of Lewes 14th May 1264 Led by Simon de Montfort, Earl of Leicester, and Gilbert de Clare, Earl of Gloucester, the rebel army, with Londoners on the left flank, occupied the high ground. Henry III and his brother . . . 
Barbican Gate Early 14th century, free standing outer defence gate protecting the main (Norman) gateway beyond. Two guard towers above, and roof fighting platform. 1083
Lewes Market Tower 1792 Erected to house the Old Town Clock and 16th century Bell Gabriel taken from St. Nicholas Church demolished 1761. From 1881 to 1893 it served as Town Hall. 1981
This Tablet Is Erected to Record the Loyal Feeling of The Inhabitants of the Borough of Lewes as expressed at the Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Reign of Her Majesty Queen Victoria And their Gratitude for the . . . 
In Memory Of The Men of Lewes Who Died For Their Country And for Mankind In the Great War 1914 — 1918 Likewise Remember Those Of This Town Who Gave Their Lives In The War 1939 — 1945 Names of the Fallen Addison, P.H. · . . . 
History Only 17 hours from Sacramento to Virginia City. "Safety and comfort can't be beat." "By far the best road constructed across the mountains." "Half the maximum grade" of other roads. "Constructed in the best in the . . . 
In the vaults beneath this building were imprisoned ten of the seventeen Protestant martyrs who were burned at the stake within a few yards of this site 1555 – 1557 Their names are recorded on the memorial to be seen on . . . 
Albion Russell (1821 – 1888) opened a boot and shoe shop here in 1861. In 1873 he was joined by George Bromley which led to the founding of today’s Russell and Bromley.
America's Largest Nordic Ski Resort Opens When Royal Gorge opened in the 70's, Nordic skiing in the U.S. was in its infancy. Since then, the sport has grown to near European popularity and Royal Gorge became renowned the . . . 
History Lincoln and James Hutchinson, for whom Hutchinson Lodge is named, were born in the late 1860's in San Francisco of pioneer parents. Both were educated at University of California Berkeley and Harvard. James was a . . . 
History Clair Tappaan Lodge was hand-built by a hearty group of Sierra Club volunteers in 1934 as a retreat for hikers, skiers and mountain climbers. This rustic building, consisting of post and beam construction, was . . . 
Russian Cannon This cannon is a trophy from the Crimean War and was never used by soldiers in this castle. Britain, France and Turkey fought against Russia in the Crimean War from 1854-6. After the Siege of Bomarsund in . . . 
Stocks Minor criminals used to be punished by being put in the stocks. They sat on the bench with their legs held straight in front of them by the wooden beam, which was locked in place. Sitting in this position soon became . . . 
Anchor This iron anchor was caught in the net of a Newhaven trawler that was fishing about two miles offshore in October 1932. It is probably about 300 years old.
