Subjects of Interest
People and places for deeper research
Below is a presentation of subjects that The Society of Colonial Wars in the State of New Hampshire has taken a special interest in whether for commemorative reasons or simply because of their impact on the colonial history of New Hampshire.
Colonel Henry Oakes Kent, Founder
Our founder, the distinguished Colonel Henry Oakes Kent, left an indelible mark during our formative years.
Phineas Stevens and the Defense of the Fort at Number Four
A Story of Captivity, Courage, and Life on New Hampshire's Colonial Frontier
John Stark
Major General John Stark is widely celebrated as the preeminent hero of New Hampshire during the Revolutionary War.
Robert Rogers and His Rangers: New Hampshire’s Frontier Soldiers
Long before the first shots of the American Revolution, there was a unique generation of Frontier Soldiers called Rogers' Rangers.
New Hampshire at the Eve of the Revolution
The Fort William and Mary raids were among the first overt acts of the American Revolutionary War and the only battle to take place in the state of New Hampshire.