Picture of Franconia Notch State Park with Fall colors.

Exploring Indigenous Histories and Cultures at New Hampshire’s State Parks

By Mitchell Craig, SCA Interpretive Ranger Columbus Day, also known as Indigenous People’s Day, is observed across the country on the second Monday of October. It is an opportunity to reflect on the histories, cultures, and contributions of Native peoples. While New Hampshire currently observes Columbus Day as a state holiday, many individuals and organizations […]

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A woman wearing a feathered headdress sits at a red table surrounded by plastic skeletons in headdresses.

In Search of a More Equitable Thanksgiving

Joy Wetzel, SCA Interpretive Ranger As Thanksgiving once again approaches to usher in the holiday season, disputes regarding the ethics of Thanksgiving are sure to resurface. Giving thanks is not an intrinsically political act, nor is it strictly American. Harvest festivities are practiced around the world. For instance, the Chinese Mid-Autumn festival has a millennia-long […]

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