1. On February 26, 1925, New Hampshire Governor John H. Bartlett signed the bill establishing the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. The department is responsible for managing the state's fish and wildlife resources.

2. In 1774, a group of patriots in Durham, NH, became the first to declare their independence from Great Britain. This event is known as the "Durham Resolves" and is considered an early precursor to the Declaration of Independence.

3. On February 26, 1852, the New Hampshire State Legislature passed the "Act to Incorporate the New Hampshire College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts," which established what is now known as the University of New Hampshire.

4. The town of Franconia, NH, was incorporated on February 26, 1772. The town is known for its stunning natural beauty, including the Franconia Range in the White Mountains.

5. On February 26, 1960, the first winter ascent of Mt. Washington was made by a team of climbers led by Dr. Thomas J. Hornbein. The summit of Mt. Washington is known for having some of the harshest weather in the world, with record-breaking wind speeds and extremely low temperatures.