Prince Whipple was a native of Africa; where exactly is unknown although it is believed to be somewhere in Ghana. Both he and his...

In July of 1779, while the colonies were fighting for their freedom, 20 enslaved men in Portsmouth, NH were asking for the same. Most of...

Amos Fortune was a prominent member of the town of Jaffrey, NH in the late 18th century. He was born free in Africa and kidnapped and...

Since February is Black History Month we've decided to spend some time making a few posts about black history in New Hampshire. As a...