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 FounderSociety of Colonial Wars in the State of New Hampshire

Colonel Henry Oakes Kent, Founder

Our founder, the distinguished Colonel Henry Oakes Kent, left an indelible mark during our formative years.

John Stark

John Stark

Major General John Stark is widely celebrated as the preeminent hero of New Hampshire during the Revolutionary War.

Fort Constitution New Hampshire and Illustration of Fort William and Mary

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.