Symbols of New England
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Symbols of New England are flags, icons, or cultural markers that are seen as emblematic of New England or New England culture. Some symbols are official and state designated, while others exist from tradition and popular culture. The six states of New England carry with them unique characteristics and cultural signifiers, however there exist icons and symbols which denote a larger New England culture and tradition which can be recognized nationally or internationally.
New England
| Name and flag | Patron Saint | National Personification | National Flora | Motto | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
New England or  |
St. Patrick Ecclesiastical Province of Boston _-_stained_glass,_St._Patrick.JPG) St. Joseph Ecclesiastical Province of Hartford  |
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Pine Tree File:Pinus strobus trees.jpg |
Nunquam libertas gratior extat (Latin) "Nowhere does liberty appear in a more gracious form" or An Appeal to Heaven |
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont state symbols
| Name and flag | Coat of Arms or Seal | Motto | Anthem or Song |
|---|---|---|---|
Connecticut |
File:Coat of arms of Connecticut.svg | Qui Transtulit Sustinet (Latin) "He Who Transplanted Still Sustains" |
Yankee Doodle |
Maine |
File:Coat of arms of Maine.svg | Dirgigo (Latin) "I lead" |
State of Maine Song |
Massachusetts |
File:Coat of arms of Massachusetts.svg | Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem (Latin) "By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty" |
All Hail to Massachusetts |
New Hampshire |
File:Seal of New Hampshire.svg | Live Free or Die | Old New Hampshire |
State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations |
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Hope | Rhode Island, It's for Me |
Vermont |
File:Vermont state seal.svg | Freedom and Unity and Stella quarta decima fulgeat (Latin) "May the 14th star shine bright" |
These Green Mountains |
Cultural
| File:Isaac Davis Trail March 2012.jpg File:Boston marathon mile 25 beacon street 050418.jpg |
Patriot's Day and Boston Marathon |
Observed every third Monday in April, "Patriot's Day" commemorates the Battles of Lexington and Concord during the American Revolutionary War. The Boston Marathon, one of the world's most premier marathon routes, is New England's largest sporting event and takes place every Patriot's Day. Patriot's Day is celebrated in Connecticut, Maine, and Massachusetts.[1][2][3] |
| File:King Philip's Seat.jpg | King Philip's Seat | The site located in Mount Hope, Rhode Island was the meeting place of Metacomet also known as "King Philip" who was Chief of the Wampanoag tribe. The area also served as a lookout for enemy ships during King Philip's War. Metacomet was killed in a nearby swamp in 1676.[4][5] |
| File:Fenway Park01.jpg | Fenway Park | Built in 1912, Fenway Park is a baseball park located in Boston, Massachusetts. It is home to the Boston Red Sox and is the oldest Major League ballpark still in use. Fenway is also famous for the Green Monster, an imposing 37.2 foot (11.3 meters) wall in left field. Considered a "jewel box", Fenway Park is one of the most famous sports venues in the world.[6][7] |
| borde | Plymouth Rock | Located in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Plymouth Rock is according to tradition the site of disembarkation of the Mayflower Pilgrims. The stone itself has been moved several times throughout its history, and the current portico which houses the site was built in 1920. |
| File:West Hartford, Connecticut health care reform town hall meeting, 2009-09-02.jpg | New England Town Meetings | A signature facet of New England local government is the "town meeting". A system of direct democratic governance, the town meeting has been in place in New England since the 17th century. Originating in colonial times with the Congregationalist system established by the Puritans, the town meeting allows every registered member of a town to cast votes and make decisions on behalf of the town's population. When a town meeting is not in session a New England town is usually administered by a Board of selectmen.[8] [9] |
| File:Rockport harbor.jpg | New England Fishing Communities | Communities such as Rockport, Gloucester, or Provincetown in Massachusetts, Camden and Portland in Maine serve as quintessential fishing communities on the coast of New England. Many of these cities and towns have been immortalized in art and literature throughout the years, and remain popular tourist destinations for their seafood and history of the New England maritime tradition.[10][11] |
| File:Волынщики.jpg | St. Patrick's Day | With close to 20% of New Englanders claiming Irish ancestry, St. Patrick's Day symbolizes a day of ethnic pride and celebration in many New England communities. Although it is not a legal holiday, except for Suffolk County, Massachusetts, many cities and towns hold celebrations commemorating Irish heritage and culture. These celebrations range from parades, visits and speaking engagements from Irish dignitaries and political personalities, to an "Irish Breakfast" celebrated in South Boston every year by Massachusetts public officials.[12][13][14] |
Food and Drink
| File:New England clam bake.jpg | A New England clam bake refers to a traditional method of steaming seafood and vegetables with layers of seaweed. Common for festive occasions along the New England coast.[15][16] |
| File:Clam chowder.jpg | New England Clam Chowder is a cream based chowder commonly made with onions, potatoes, and clams. This variety of chowder is commonly thicker than other varieties.[17][18] |
| First collected and used by the indigenous peoples of the New England and Canada maple syrup has come to be a symbol of New England cuisine, especially as a product of Vermont.[19] | |
| File:Cousins Maine Lobster Roll.jpg | Most commonly served on a New England-style hot dog bun, lobster rolls are a type of sandwich native to New England. They most often contain lobster meat with mayonnaise or butter along with scallions and other spices.[20][21] |
| File:Boston Baked Beans in Concord, Mass 2012-0193.jpg | Boston baked beans refers to a style of baked bean which has its roots in pre-colonial history. The early pilgrim settlers learned the recipe from the Native American people in the region and typically ate baked beans with Corn Bread or Brown Bread on Sunday. The beans are commonly flavored with maple syrup or molasses and either bacon or pork.[22] |
| File:Brown Bread.jpg | Brown bread refers to a type of quick bread which is generally steamed. It is commonly made with a mix of rye, cornmeal, and whole wheat flour, and typically sweetened with either molasses or maple syrup. Sometimes raisins or currants are added.[23] |
| File:Coffee with Cream and Sugar (6703560771).jpg | A "Regular Coffee" or "Coffee Regular" is a popular coffee drink in New England made with three creams and three sugars. The drink can be served either hot or iced. Commonly ordered as a "regular coffee" or as "coffee regular" throughout New England. Popularly ordered at coffee shops such as Dunkin Donuts and Honey Dew Donuts.[24][25] |
| File:Jonnycakes 01.jpg | Johnnycakes are a style of cornmeal flatbread popular as a breakfast food. They originate with Native Americans in New England. Johnnycakes are often cooked on a griddle or on a skillet and then served with butter and maple syrup.[26] |
| File:Recently departed ...from Boston.jpg | A Boston cream pie is a style of spongecake filled with cream or custard and then topped with a glaze of chocolate. Originating at the Parker House Hotel in Boston, the cake has been designated the official dessert of Massachusetts. The Boston cream donut is a style of berliner doughnut which is inspired by the cake and also has official status in Massachusetts.[27] |
Environment
| File:Connecticut River Valley (8575464880).jpg | The Connecticut River is New England's largest river and serves as the border between Vermont and New Hampshire. Two million residents live along the river which also helps produce New England's most fertile farmland. The river and its surrounding countryside have been depicted in many works of art throughout history.[28][29] |
| File:Owls Head.jpg File:Mt. Washington from Bretton Woods.JPG |
The White Mountains are a mountain range which covers parts of New Hampshire and Maine. They are part of the greater Appalachian range. The area is a popular sporting destination in the winter and summer months. The range has long been a favorite of artists. Mount Washington also known as Agiocochook, the tallest mountain in the Northeastern United States, is located in the mountain range.[30][31] |
| File:Cape Cod - Landsat 7.jpg | Cape Cod and the islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket (commonly referred to as the "Cape and Islands") are located in the southeastern part of Massachusetts. Long a summer colony for New Englanders, the area is a popular destination for summer vacations where many families have or rent out cottages during the summer months. The Cape and Islands are know for their scenic beauty, rich history, and seafood.[32][33] |
| File:Charles River Massachusetts.JPG | The Charles River, also known as the River Charles or Quinobequin, is a river located in eastern Massachusetts. The river is a popular location for recreation, and has been the subject of art and music throughout the years.[34] |
| bder | Autumn in New England, referred to as "Fall" locally, has long been a cultural icon for the region. Tourists known as "leaf peepers" come to New England every Fall in order to observe the changing foliage. The season is emblematic of the region as autumnal scenes have long been subjects of paintings and stories.[35] |
References
- ↑ Massachusetts Legal Holidays". Citizen Information Service. Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved April 11, 2007.
- ↑ Appelbaum, Yoni (17 April 2013). "Why Run a Marathon on Patriot's Day?". theatlantic.com. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ↑ "Boston Marathon Race Statistics, 2015". Race Statistics, 2015. Boston Athletic Association. Archived from the original on May 7, 2015. Retrieved May 10, 2015.
- ↑ "Historic Markers".
- ↑ Sylvester, Herbert Milton (24 November 2018). "Indian Wars of New England: The land of the Abenake. The French occupation. King Philip's war. St. Castin's war". W.B. Clarke Company. Retrieved 24 November 2018 – via Google Books.
- ↑ "When Baseball Meets Football: Boston and Liverpool". BBC. October 6, 2010. Retrieved October 9, 2010.
- ↑ "Writers Speaking About the Books They Write". The Great Fenway Park Writers Series. 2012. Archived from the original on December 10, 2007. Retrieved April 20, 2012.
- ↑ Sullivan, James William (1893). Direct Legislation Through the Initiative and Referendum. True Nationalist Publishing Company. Search this book on
- ↑ See amendment LXXXIX of the Massachusetts Constitution.
- ↑ Spencer, Veronika J. "The 10 Most Beautiful Towns In New England". theculturetrip.com. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ↑ "10 Prettiest Coastal Towns in New England - New England Today". newengland.com. 2018-08-07. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ↑ "Boston St. Patrick's Day Breakfast and Parade". NECN. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ↑ "People Reporting Ancestry: 2014 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates: New England Division (B04006)". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved April 4, 2016.
- ↑ "Boston's St. Patrick's Day breakfast is all in good fun". bostonherald.com. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ↑ "New England Clambake and Clambake Sauce Recipe - Yankee Magazine". newengland.com. 2013-06-15. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ↑ Symonds, Alexandria (2015-07-10). "How to Throw a Clambake Like You're From Rhode Island". The New York Times. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ↑ "Classic New England Clam Chowder Recipe -- Yankee Magazine". newengland.com. 2018-04-17. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ↑ "A Brief History of Clam Chowder". eater.com. 2016-01-31. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ↑ "History". Michigan Maple Syrup Association. Archived from the original on 25 May 2011. Retrieved 20 November 2010.
- ↑ "New England Lobster Rolls - Recipe - FineCooking". finecooking.com. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ↑ "Where to Find the Best New England Lobster Roll in Winter - New England Today". newengland.com. 2018-03-05. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ↑ "Origin of Bean Town, Boston's Most Famous Nickname". www.celebrateboston.com. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ↑ "New England classic brown bread has rich history - The Ellsworth American". ellsworthamerican.com. 16 March 2018. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ↑ "At Dunkin' Donuts, 'Coffee Regular' Has a Limit. And that Limit is New York State". boston.com. 17 June 2014. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ↑ "regular coffee - Wiktionary". en.wiktionary.org. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ↑ Stradley, Linda (20 April 2015). "Johnnycake History and Recipe, Whats Cooking America". whatscookingamerica.net. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ↑ Stradley, Linda (3 May 2015). "Boston Cream Pie History and Recipe, Whats Cooking America". whatscookingamerica.net. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ↑ Newspapers, Steve Grant, Special to Tribune. "Connecticut River a highway through time". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ↑ "Connecticut River". u-s-history.com. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ↑ "White Mountain National Forest - History & Culture".
- ↑ "White Mountain National Forest Celebrates its History - USDA". www.usda.gov. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ↑ "The Rich History of Cape Cod". capecod.com. 2 December 2013. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ↑ "Cape Cod History". archive.nytimes.com. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ↑ "History of the Charles River - Explore the Charles". explorethecharles.com. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ↑ "New England Fall Foliage - Discover New England". archive.org. 22 September 2014. Archived from the original on 22 September 2014. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
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