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February Contest

Come on Back March 7
for our NEW CONTEST
sponsored by NH To-Do Magazine

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February contest is now closed. Thanks for entering.

WIN! WIN! WIN!
February 2005
SeacoastNH.com Contest

Answer a Seacoast history question
and you might win a prize from
HAYNES IMAGES
(Be sure to read the rules first)

FIRST PRIZE
BLACK HERITAGE ART PRINT
"Roots & Branches" courtesy of Haynes Images
($100 total value)

February is Black History month and that's big news around here. SeacoastNH.com has one of the largest and most-read African-American heritage sections of any New England region. We're proud to offer a rare copy of our logo image -- "Roots & Branches" by award-winning Portsmouth artist Richard Haynes.

This powerful image was created by the artist and is available on 120-pound acid-free archival paper. The print size is 14 x 14.5 inches and is offered on 19.5 x 20 inch paper, suitable for framing. Each limited edition print is numbered and signed by the artist.

You can also purchase this print or others directly from the artist. Just CLICK HERE to visit the artist's new web site.

SECOND PRIZE
PORTSMOUTH THEN & NOW
Arcadia Publishing ($20)

The more things change, the more they stay the same. This special archive include 50 comparisons between Portsmouth now and in the 19th century. Images from the collection of Bill and Connie Warren. If you love Portsmouth history, you'll want this book in your library. It includes images from the collection of Bill & Connie Warren, well known local history experts. One of our last copies of this Arcadia Publishing book goes to the second place winner. To see 50 locations online visit our Then & Now section.

Fill out the form and mail your entry today to enter our contest. Be sure to review the contest rules. Contest ends January 31 and the next contest begins February 2. Good luck and Happy New Year from SeacoastNH.com.

FEBRUARY QUESTION
The best known Abolitionist in history visited Portsmouth during the bloody Civil War. Two of his sons fought in the war. He spoke at what is now the Portsmouth Museic Hall. His topic was the future of black Americans. A friend to President Lincoln, this former slave was well received, although not when he first arrived in New Hampshire years before. During that visit, he was allowed to speak, but not to ride in any carriage and not to attend lunch during the intermission of his own talk. Who was this man? (Click for a hint)

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