PORTSMOUTH, New Hampshire: Like Stepping Back In Time To The Colonial Era
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Date: 2024-01-28
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usa-by-car
I've heard you say a few times on other vids about how Europeans sometimes laugh at Americans when talking about history. Basically I reckon when they do laugh about it that they are history snobs. Speaking for the uk about when uk people laugh at Americans and say you have no history then I would argue that I rekon the usa possibly has more historical buildings than the uk but the uk obvs has some buildings which are before the usa was colonised but most of are 18th an 19th century buildings have been horribly knocked down. Especially in Liverpool which had multiple thousands of Georgian and victorian buildings which got pulled down for slum clearance when they could have easily been renovated and preserved. So I think the USA possibly has more victorian housing left and also a good number of quality victorian mansions left as well. Take no notice of are history snobs and be proud of what yas have.
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I've heard you say a few times on other vids about how Europeans sometimes laugh at Americans when talking about history. Basically I reckon when they do laugh about it that they are history snobs. Speaking for the uk about when uk people laugh at Americans and say you have no history then I would argue that I rekon the usa possibly has more historical buildings than the uk but the uk obvs has some buildings which are before the usa was colonised but most of are 18th an 19th century buildings have been horribly knocked down. Especially in Liverpool which had multiple thousands of Georgian and victorian buildings which got pulled down for slum clearance when they could have easily been renovated and preserved. So I think the USA possibly has more victorian housing left and also a good number of quality victorian mansions left as well. Take no notice of are history snobs and be proud of what yas have.
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user-lu9tq5kh4m
You walked right by the most powerful public monument in Portsmouth at about 6: 37 --- the African Burying Ground Memorial Park on Chestnut Street -- without a single comment! That was a serious omission. Portsmouth had a substantial population of enslaved people in the 18th century, whose endless work was a major part of the city's economy and social history. One hopes your viewers would find the Memorial sobering, inspiring and essential to an understanding of Portsmouth. Also compelling was the process by which the Memorial was researched, designed and built; it was a remarkable community-driven effort. (But you are correct --- Portsmouth is jammed in the summer, the parking enforcement is legendary, and a winter visit is to be recommended)
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You walked right by the most powerful public monument in Portsmouth at about 6: 37 --- the African Burying Ground Memorial Park on Chestnut Street -- without a single comment! That was a serious omission. Portsmouth had a substantial population of enslaved people in the 18th century, whose endless work was a major part of the city's economy and social history. One hopes your viewers would find the Memorial sobering, inspiring and essential to an understanding of Portsmouth. Also compelling was the process by which the Memorial was researched, designed and built; it was a remarkable community-driven effort. (But you are correct --- Portsmouth is jammed in the summer, the parking enforcement is legendary, and a winter visit is to be recommended)
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kynaleemom
As a NH native, I can assure you no one heats them year round. They are in a historical museum setting. They do tours except in the winter, and only open for a Christmas carol type thing. Strawberry Banke is very cool, but NH has SO much more to offer. Like things that aren't just for show. The river is pronounced Piss-cat-eh-qwa.
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As a NH native, I can assure you no one heats them year round. They are in a historical museum setting. They do tours except in the winter, and only open for a Christmas carol type thing. Strawberry Banke is very cool, but NH has SO much more to offer. Like things that aren't just for show. The river is pronounced Piss-cat-eh-qwa.
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alingtham7998
Too many to scroll but am glad i found this videoi love history and for the American to enjoy historical town’ that’s been preserved for generations to appreciate, is really AmazingThank you for sharing some history of Portsmouth, all the way from Malaysia.
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Too many to scroll but am glad i found this videoi love history and for the American to enjoy historical town’ that’s been preserved for generations to appreciate, is really AmazingThank you for sharing some history of Portsmouth, all the way from Malaysia.
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jonathanlee5185
A little gem of a place. Thanks, your dash-cam uploads are interesting. BTW, I guess these were the houses of rich colonials, are there any dwellings or cottages of poor folk. And what about middling types
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A little gem of a place. Thanks, your dash-cam uploads are interesting. BTW, I guess these were the houses of rich colonials, are there any dwellings or cottages of poor folk. And what about middling types
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justinforrest1613
This is a 10 minute walk from my house across the bridge in Maine. You’d think I would walk around there more. Looks nice!
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This is a 10 minute walk from my house across the bridge in Maine. You’d think I would walk around there more. Looks nice!
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jonas3333
There's just something about Saltbox Colonial homes that is really beautiful when they're all clustered together like that.
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There's just something about Saltbox Colonial homes that is really beautiful when they're all clustered together like that.
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stephencooley5523
I'm watching this from the place were this town (and state) was named after, Portsmouth Hampshire in England.
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I'm watching this from the place were this town (and state) was named after, Portsmouth Hampshire in England.
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ruby055
My son just bought a condo their on Fleet Street. Great night life. Terrific economy on the seacoast of NH comparitivly
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My son just bought a condo their on Fleet Street. Great night life. Terrific economy on the seacoast of NH comparitivly
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crazylikeafox7341
I live here. Great job representing our quaint little city in very consumable 9 minutes. We love it here.
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I live here. Great job representing our quaint little city in very consumable 9 minutes. We love it here.
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LucindaHastings
One of my favourite cities. Such a well kept secret. So much to see and do there. Ipswich MA is also amazing.
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One of my favourite cities. Such a well kept secret. So much to see and do there. Ipswich MA is also amazing.
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usa-by-car
You can picture horseback riders and horse drawn carriages on those streets of Portsmouth 100 plus years ago.
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You can picture horseback riders and horse drawn carriages on those streets of Portsmouth 100 plus years ago.
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bumblebee2410
If you are out here again, try Newburyport MA. There is a lot of history and some real grand old homes
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If you are out here again, try Newburyport MA. There is a lot of history and some real grand old homes
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