New Hampshire/Expert Profile

Expertise

I can answer and questions about tourism, the economy, state and local government, recent state and local news, New Hampshire history. If I don't know the answer I can find it quickly. Ask away!

Experience in the area

I am a college educated 'current events/history buff'. I love New Hampshire and I am eager to promote it.

Organizations

dd-TV.com, TV Producer, Marketing Director,Fryeburg Business Association, Fryeburg Historical Society

Publications

Townhall.com, Mike Corthell Blog

Education/Credentials

Northern Essex College - Liberal Arts

What do you like about this subject?

The richness and depth New Hampshire history

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I would like to continue to enjoy New Hampshire by learn more about it's history. I would like to expand my expertise to New England history[information as well.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Of the thirteen original colonies, New Hampshire was the first to declare its independence from England, a full six months before the Declaration of Independence was signed.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

"Live free or die." - The Motto of the State of New Hampshire. The phrase comes from a toast written by General John Stark on July 31, 1809. Poor health forced Stark to decline an invitation to an anniversary reunion of the Battle of Bennington and to send his toast by letter: ''Live free or die: Death is not the worst of evils''.