New Hampshire Retirement Lifestyles

The official state flag of New Hampshire was adopted in 1909 (but its design has been in use since 1784). The flag pictures the state seal on a deep blue field (background). The state seal has the ship "Raleigh" sailing near a large gray granite rock, in front of a yellow sun rising over blue water. The Raleigh was built to fight the British during the Revolutionary War. The scene is surrounded by the words, "SEAL OF THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE 1776," and yellow laurel leaves interspersed with nine yellow stars (since New Hampshire was the ninth state in the US). New Hampshire became a state in 1788.

New Hampshire Retirement - Concord

If you are looking for a place to retire where the average high temperature in the month of July is 83 and the average low is 57, then you should consider New Hampshire retirement and especially Concord, New Hampshire. This state capital of New Hampshire has a population in the neighborhood of 45,000, is centrally located within the state, and is only about 90 minutes from Boston, Massachusetts and Portland, Maine.

Many folks believe that due to the population of Concord, it is much easier to get to know your neighbors than in larger metropolitan areas. There are plenty of opportunities for volunteering, especially with various political candidate campaigns, in this state that plays such an important role in the presidential elections.

The historic New Hampshire State House stands as a symbol of the unique democratic traditions of New Hampshire. It is the oldest State House in the nation in which the legislature still occupies its original chambers. Its beautiful gold dome is both a landmark and a monument. From its Hall of Flags to the portraits of generations of leaders gracing its corridors, the New Hampshire State House represents an extensive legacy of rich political tradition.

The following is taken from Concord, New Hampshire's Chamber of Commerce web site: "The Capital Region offers a quality of living to rival any community in the country. Excellent public and private schools produce a well educated work force. Greater Concord boasts one of the finest health care networks north of Boston. If you enjoy the theater, visiting museums and art galleries or browsing well-stocked libraries, you will enjoy our offerings."

For history, politics, hiking, snow skiing, warm and friendly neighbors, and much more, Rocking Chair Wisdom encourages you to carefully consder what Concord has to offer for your life after retirement.

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