A Brief History

A Brief History The Here and Now Junior Grange The Grange was formed on December 4, 1867. Today, Grange membership has been extended Believing that the future of the nation depends It was originally founded on the teachings of beyond its farm community roots to include on the training of its children, the Junior agriculture and was the first organization to individuals from all walks of life interested in Grange is open to children between the ages of give women an equal vote with men (in 1867). rural concerns. five and fourteen. New Hampshire’s first Grange was organized in Exeter in 1873. There are now over 75 The Grange is learning to adapt traditional Community (Subordinate) Grange Granges across the state. values of the farm, family and community to This unit is built around the community the needs of an evolving modern society. This admitting men, women, and youth over the The legacy of the Grange affects your has created a social community service age of 14 equally. everyday life. Over the last century the organization dedicated to a better quality of Grange has lobbied local, state, and federal life based on the values that made America County (Pomona) Grange government agencies for issues important to great. communities and individuals. The results of Subordinate Granges in a given district group these activities have noticeably impacted the Grange lessons are just as important today as together on roughly a county basis into American experience from the youngest child ever. Rural families enjoy a purpose in life Pomona Granges. to the largest corporations. that teaches dignity, industriousness and constructive attitudes towards others. All can State Grange Granges were the warehouse-buying clubs of find something to enjoy in the Grange. The State Grange is composed of Community the nineteenth century. Their influence grew and County members from across New into a nonpartisan political lobby that worked The Grange encourages everyone to enjoy Hampshire. to create laws now known as Granger Laws good in their labor, help the needy, protect that are still important in anti-trust litigations children and animals, and care for the sick and National Grange today. The Grange is credited for the Rural elderly. This is the parent branch of the order, which Free Delivery program of the United States speaks with authority and understanding for Post Office. Grangers consider education Although the Grange is a non-partisan, non- rural issues in America. important to the advancement of society and sectarian organization, we are involved in created local libraries to store and share books. promoting legislation, which will enhance the Programs Available to Members Many of these early libraries have become the lives of those who live in our communities. community public libraries of today. Believing that when we band together we can make a better world, we support stewardship Community Service Activities In New Hampshire, the Grange was active in of the earth, good schools and a better and Health Programs lobbying for a State Police Force. more wholesome living for all of us. Legislative Involvement Agricultural Stations established by New Agricultural Events Hampshire Granges evolved into what is today The Grange is America’s Family Fraternity. Grange Tours & Outings the University System of New Hampshire. To anyone who is interested in education, Scholarships, Grants and Loans legislation, social welfare, recreation and Sewing, Craft and Talent Contests Before cars, telephones, running water, or having meaning and purpose in life, we Writing, Art and Photo Contests even electricity, Grangers were fighting for the welcome you to the Grange. Contests and Programs for Juniors and Youth rights of rural citizens. WWW.NHGRANGE.ORG Who We Are

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