The Burdoos — a New England family of “African descent” — have a multi-century history of military service:
Tag Archives: New Hampshire
FEBRUARY 2024 SKETCHBOOK 🌨
DAILY DIARY SKETCHES of bustling classrooms, snowy woods, &c. …
Salem Colby: Revolutionary War Veteran
After the war, Salem Colby retired to Coit Mountain — a “colony” of free black families in Newport, NH.
OCTOBER 2023 SKETCHBOOK 🍎
DRAWN DAILY: Fall festivals, bare branches, flooded valleys, full tables, & more…
Peter Pomp: Revolutionary War Veteran
When we dig around in New England history, we often find slavery serving as an engine behind the scenes, powering the local mythology of small towns…
“Round[the]Table” Creative Placemaking Companion
12-page booklet/mural featuring ideas & wisdom drawn from community conversations!
Peleg Runnels: Revolutionary War Veteran
1778: Enlisted in the 1st Rhode Island Regt. / “Absolutely made FREE & entitled to all wages.”
Prince Whipple: Revolutionary War Veteran
Served 2 enlistments while enslaved by a signer of the Declaration of Independence!
Caesar Wallace: Revolutionary War Veteran
Caesar Wallace served 3 enlistments in Mass. & NH regiments…
Paul Long: Revolutionary War Veteran
Paul Long (Rye, NH) escapes from slavery & serves in the Revolution…
The Civil War Diary of Freeman Colby, Vol. 3 (1864)
JANUARY-MAY 1864: The continuing adventures of a Yankee school teacher in the heart of the Civil War! ⭐ “Great Reads from Great Places” (Nat’l Book Festival / 2022) ⭐ #1 AMAZON NEW RELEASE
Creative Placemaking Sketchbook
Visual notes on the NHSCA “Round[the]Table” discussion series.
