New Hampshire
Audio Description: New Hampshire Tapestry
This audio description provides a detailed verbal account of the New Hampshire Tapestry, which depicts the state's colonial settlements, revolutionary activities, and its iconic White Mountains landscape.
The New Hampshire panel depicts the state at the forefront of the independence movement.
The Pine Tree Riot of 1772 (lower right) was one of the first major disputes of royal authority, as citizens defied the Crown’s exclusive right to chop down New Hampshire pine trees wider than 12 inches in diameter for shipbuilding.
The lower left-hand vignette pays tribute to the raid of Fort William & Mary in 1774. Considered one of the first significant armed attacks of the American Revolution, the raid featured colonists who seized gunpowder and cannon utilized at the Battle of Bunker Hill the following year.
The upper portion of the panel depicts the role of the Abenaki Tribe in defending the vulnerable Northern border, which was subject to frequent conflict with British forces from Canada. Patriot Timothy Bedel established strong ties with Chief Philip and the Abenaki community living on the Connecticut River to recruit members into a critical defense force.
Despite their significant contribution to the Revolution, these Abenaki were denied protection in their homeland after the Revolution as fellow Patriots seized territory belonging to the tribe.
The Team Behind the Tapestry
Historical Partner
Millyard Museum
The Millyard Museum is a dynamic institution dedicated to preserving and sharing Manchester's rich history.
Historical Partner
New Hampshire Historical Society
Esteemed state heritage institution integrates extensive colonial archives with dynamic public programming for authentic historical engagement.
Illustrator
Elizabeth Long
Co-State Director
Carol Tewes Ganse
Co-State Director
Michelle McPheron
Stitching Group
New Hampshire Needleworkers
Stitching Venues
