August 1, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6195 community for its great contributions milestone for the town of Gilsum, NH, HAVERHILL, NEW HAMPSHIRE ∑ to our State. upon the occasion of its ∑ Mrs. SHAHEEN. Madam President, I f semiquincentennial anniversary. Situ- wish to celebrate and recognize the ated in scenic southwest New Hamp- 250th anniversary of the town of Haver- CANDIA, NEW HAMPSHIRE shire, Gilsum actually received its first hill, NH. ∑ Mrs. SHAHEEN. Madam President, I charter in 1752 under the name Boyle Haverhill, first known as Lower Coos, wish to commemorate the 250th anni- but was never settled. Governor was settled by citizens from Haverhill, versary of the town of Candia, NH. Benning Wentworth re-chartered this MA and incorporated by Governor Candia was first settled in 1743 and land in 1763 to five proprietors, includ- Benning Wentworth in 1763. Haverhill ing Samuel Gilbert and his son-in-law was colloquially known as is situated on our State border, next to Thomas Sumner. The name ‘‘Gilsum’’ ‘‘Charmingfare,’’ perhaps due to its the mouth of the Ammonoosuc River, was a compromise reached to resolve many bridle paths and lovely scenery. and shares much of its heritage with Gilbert and Sumner’s ongoing dispute Gov. Benning Wentworth incorporated its sister city of Newbury in Vermont the town in 1763 and renamed it over the name of their new settlement. Historically, Gilsum was a farming across the Connecticut River. Haver- Candia, likely in honor of the principal hill’s location at the end of the Old city of the Greek island of Crete, which and manufacturing community, mak- ing use of the nearby Ashuelot River to Province Road was critical to its rapid he had visited after his graduation power multiple factories by the 1850s. development; this road, one of the ear- from Harvard College. Gilsum also boasted a productive mine, liest highways in New Hampshire, With some of the earliest farmed which provided important economic served as a supply route connecting the land in New Hampshire, Candia grew stability for the town during its early northern and western settlements with into a strong industrial center with the years of development. Today, Gilsum is the seacoast. Haverhill’s village of help of the railroad and well-estab- home to the W.S. Badger Company, a Woodsville hosted a railway supply en- lished mills which dominated its econ- quintessential New Hampshire small terprise that played an important role omy. Today, Candia has become a pop- business success story that now sells in the early years of the Boston, Con- ular tourist destination for its quaint its wonderful skincare products, in- cord and Montreal Railroad. Haverhill New England feel, family-friendly at- cluding its ‘‘Badger Balm,’’ across the may have looked remote on a map, but tractions, beautiful scenery and ease of country. it was clearly a town on the move. travel. Gilsum will mark its 250th anniver- Today, visitors to Haverhill may I was pleased to welcome award-win- sary in August with a parade, talent visit the oldest covered bridge still in ning Candia Vineyards to Washington show, community exhibits and music use in New Hampshire, the Haverhill- this past June for our annual Experi- to commemorate its proud heritage. I Bath Bridge, built in 1829 and listed on ence New Hampshire reception, where rise today to wish Gilsum a joyful cele- the National Register of Historic Granite Staters and Washingtonians bration of this important milestone Places. The Haverhill Historic Society alike could sample their wonderful and thank all its citizens for their con- has painstakingly curated many arti- wares. tributions to New Hampshire.∑ facts from the town’s long and indus- Candia will honor this 250th mile- f trious history and hosts fascinating stone through a yearlong series of cele- lectures throughout the year. Haverhill brations commemorating their long HAMPTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE is also home to the Museum of Amer- and rich history. I congratulate this ∑ Mrs. SHAHEEN. Madam President, I ican Weather, which offers an unusual wonderful community on their rise today to congratulate the town of and insightful view into New England sestercentennial and wish them contin- Hampton, NH, on the occasion of its history through its exhibits docu- ued success for their next 250 years.∑ 375th anniversary. menting weather events across our re- Coastal Hampton is one of the 4 f gion. original New Hampshire townships The town of Haverhill will celebrate CROYDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE chartered by the General Court of Mas- its semiquincentennial jointly with ∑ Mrs. SHAHEEN. Madam President, I sachusetts. It was first settled in 1638 Newbury, VT through a series of events rise today to commemorate the 250th under the name Winnacunnet, an this year, culminating in an old-fash- anniversary of the town of Croydon, Algonquian word meaning ‘‘pleasant ioned skating party in December. I NH. pines. ‘‘ One year later, Winnacunnet’s congratulate Haverhill on 250 years of The town of Croydon was incor- Puritan settlers renamed the town accomplishments, and thank its citi- porated and granted in 1763 by Gov. ‘‘Hampton’’ to honor the birthplace of zens for their many contributions to Benning Wentworth. Named for the their leader Reverend Stephen the Granite State.∑ Bachiler, a colorful figure whose de- London suburb of Croydon, England, f our Croydon is situated on the high- scendants still populate Hampton lands between the Connecticut and today. LISBON, NEW HAMPSHIRE Hampton was a modest but bustling Merrimack Rivers. It is home to Corbin ∑ community whose early industry cen- Mrs. SHAHEEN. Madam President, I Park, one of the largest private game tered around farming and fishing. All congratulate the residents of the town reserves in New England. Visitors may that changed with the arrival of the of Lisbon, NH as they celebrate its hunt a variety of animals including railroad in 1840. Visitors from Boston 250th anniversary. elk, European boar and bison on 24,000 and other cities soon discovered the Lisbon’s roots date back to 1749, acres of forested and mountainous ter- charms of Hampton’s stunning coast- when Samuel Martin went on a hunt- rain. Croydon also boasts the Croydon line, aided by the Exeter, Hampton and ing trip with his son in the wilderness Village School, one of two remaining Amesbury Trolley line, which con- along the Ammonoosuc River in the one-room schoolhouses still in use in nected inland mill towns to the sea- White Mountains. This beautiful region the State of New Hampshire. coast. Today, thousands of visitors made a lasting impression on Martin, Today, Croydon’s quaint, small-town flock to Hampton’s beaches to surf, who returned to build a small cabin on feel and natural beauty continue to sunbathe, or take to the high seas on Henry Pond with his family. This area charm visitors and residents alike chartered fishing or whale watching ex- would soon be settled and named the today. I congratulate this close-knit peditions. Gunthwaite settlement, which grew in community on their sestercentennial The Hampton Historical Society will size as soldiers returned from the Revo- anniversary and wish them continued host a series of events throughout 2013 lutionary War. In 1824, Gov. Levi success in their next 250 years.∑ to commemorate this important mile- Woodbury renamed the town Lisbon in f stone through a series of lectures and honor of his friend Colonel William town-wide activities. I congratulate Jarvis, who had been appointed by GILSUM, NEW HAMPSHIRE this beautiful town on 375 years of suc- President Thomas Jefferson to be the ∑ Mrs. SHAHEEN. Madam President, cess and thank them for their contribu- United States consul in Lisbon, Por- today I wish to recognize an important tions to our great State.∑ tugal.

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Lisbon was also the first site Air Force Station, which tracks mili- of the White Mountains and breath- in New Hampshire to have a ski rope tary satellites. taking Squam Lake. Sandwich was tow. New Boston continues to inspire our chartered in 1763 by Governor Benning Many of Lisbon’s residents are de- State with its industrious and creative Wentworth and named for John scended from the town’s original set- spirit. There is much to celebrate in Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich. tlers and feel a strong commitment to New Boston’s 250 years, and I am sure Lord Sandwich held various distin- preserving their town’s history. Lisbon that the next 250 years will be equally guished positions in British politics proudly honors New Hampshire’s State or even more successful.∑ and its military, but is perhaps best flower during its annual Lilac Festival, known for his purported invention of a held every Memorial Day weekend. Lis- f slice of meat between two slices of bon is also known for its public library, bread to sustain him while playing which houses nearly 10,000 volumes and PLYMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE cards. serves neighboring towns Lyman and Sandwich’s land would later double ∑ Landaff. On August 10, 2013, Lisbon Mrs. SHAHEEN. Madam President, I in size due to many concerns that the residents and friends will come to- wish to congratulate the town of Plym- original grant was too inaccessible for gether to commemorate their 250th an- outh, NH on their 250th anniversary. a permanent settlement. In fact, from niversary with music and community Plymouth sits at the geographic cen- this expansion, Sandwich remains one events to celebrate their past, present ter of New Hampshire on the west bank of the largest towns in New Hampshire and future. of the Pemigewasset River. Gov. today. The first settlers arrived 4 years I wish the town of Lisbon a wonderful Benning Wentworth granted this plot later, and by the early 19th Century celebration and congratulate its citi- of land to returning soldiers from the the town of Sandwich had grown from zens on this milestone in New Hamp- French and Indian War and named it uncharted wilderness into a bustling shire history.∑ New Plymouth, after the original community of farms, schools, churches, Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts. traders, and artisans. f Plymouth’s unparalleled views of Sandwich’s local fair is a wonderful NEW BOSTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE mountains, fields and forests provide a New Hampshire tradition that cele- ∑ Mrs. SHAHEEN. Madam President, I stunning backdrop to a bustling town brated its 100th anniversary last year. wish today to honor the town of New noted for its focus on industry and edu- The Sandwich Fair has origins as far Boston, NH, which celebrates its 250th cation, as well as its historical signifi- back as 1886, when local farmers gath- anniversary this year. As its name sug- cance. ered together to show off their live- gests, New Boston’s long and admirable Plymouth’s educational commitment stock in hopes of drawing a crowd to history bridges that of New Hampshire began with its earliest settlers, whose trade and sell their goods. The event and our neighbor Massachusetts. children were predominantly literate. quickly grew to include community New Boston’s first settlers came This devotion to education continues events such as band performances, north in search of new opportunity. today through Plymouth State Univer- beautiful baby contests, and, in the The land was originally granted in 1736 sity, one of the area’s oldest and finest 21st Century, carnival rides. Sand- by the regional governor of Massachu- institutions that counts Poet Laureate wich’s vibrant community, natural setts and New Hampshire, Jonathan Robert Frost as a former faculty mem- beauty, outdoor activities and historic Belcher. Records show that locals had ber. Every September, the Plymouth and cultural events continue to draw originally planned to christen the town population doubles from 4,000 to 8,000 visitors year-round. I congratulate Sandwich on this im- ‘‘Lanestown,’’ but over time referred to as students return to campus to take portant milestone and wish all citizens the property as New Boston in honor of advantage of the rich opportunities of- of Sandwich the best for their next 250 their former home. From 1736 until fered at this university. years.∑ 1763, New Boston was legally part of Plymouth was originally an indus- Massachusetts; but during the course trial center known for its buck glove f of those 30 years, the original grantees industry, its farming and its logging THORNTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE failed to establish a proper claim. In industry. It was also home to Draper ∑ Mrs. SHAHEEN. Madam President, I 1763, New Boston was formally incor- and Maynard, a renowned sporting wish to recognize of the 250th anniver- porated and recognized as part of New goods purveyor that supplied baseball sary of Thornton, NH. Nestled in the Hampshire by Governor Benning Went- gloves to Babe Ruth and his Boston beautiful Pemigewasset River Valley worth. Red Sox teammates. in the White Mountains, the land that From its first census, we know that Plymouth’s strong tourism and ski- became Thornton was originally grant- New Boston’s residents quickly estab- ing tradition dates back to the 1930s, ed to a small group of settlers on July lished a bustling community, building when the once ubiquitous snow trains 6, 1763 and subsequently incorporated a lumber mill and clearing 200 acres of brought hundreds of skiers from Bos- in 1781. Thornton is named for one of land. By the early 19th century, New ton and other cities to the slopes of the those original settlers, Matthew Boston boasted 16 school houses, a bark White Mountains. Plymouth has taken Thornton, who would later become the mill, clothing mills, over 25 saw mills great strides to preserve this history first speaker of the New Hampshire and even a tavern to host both trav- and heritage through the recently House of Representatives and New elers and townsfolk after a long day. opened Museum of the White Moun- Hampshire’s delegate to the Conti- Unfortunately, many documents de- tains, which houses treasured art and nental Congress. Thornton, who signed picting New Boston’s origins were de- artifacts from more than a century Declaration of Independence, was an stroyed by the Great Village Fire of ago. The town continues to attract early and vocal advocate for compete 1887, which ravaged the town and set tourists hoping to see a quintessential independence from England. over 40 of its buildings ablaze. New New England town in action and re- Thornton was also the birthplace of Boston’s residents were undeterred by mains a popular year-round destination Moses Cheney, an abolitionist and con- this tragedy, taking stock and quickly for camping, hiking and winter sports. ductor on the Underground Railroad. rebuilding their industrial center. I congratulate Plymouth on its 250th Cheney founded and oversaw the print- By 1893, New Boston had a railroad anniversary and wish all its citizens a ing of the Morning Star, an aboli- station, allowing merchants to move joyous year of celebration of their tionist Freewill Baptist newspaper dis- goods and services through their town proud history.∑ tributed in New England from 1833 to

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