1. 1662: The Establishment of New Hampshire
On March 1, 1662, King Charles II of England issued a royal charter granting governance of the land between the Merrimack and Piscataqua rivers to John Mason and Sir Ferdinando Gorges, who were to call the area New Hampshire. This event effectively established the colony of New Hampshire, which became one of the original 13 states to ratify the Constitution of the United States.

2. 1784: State Capital Moved to Concord
On March 1, 1784, New Hampshire moved its capital from Portsmouth to Concord. This move was a significant factor in the state's transition from its colonial past to its role as a modern state. Concord has remained New Hampshire's capital ever since and has played an important role in the state's history.

3. 1797: New Hampshire Becomes First State to Abolish Slavery
On March 1, 1797, New Hampshire became the first state in the nation to abolish slavery when it enacted a law prohibiting the practice. This event helped inspire other northern states to take similar action and played a role in the national debate over slavery that led to the Civil War.

4. 1899: New Hampshire Duck Stamp Established
March 1, 1899, marks the establishment of the New Hampshire Duck Stamp, which is now an important part of the state's conservation efforts. The duck stamp program requires hunters to purchase a stamp, the proceeds of which are used to support wetland conservation and the preservation of wildfowl habitat.

5. 1927: New Hampshire World War I Memorial Dedicated
On March 1, 1927, New Hampshire dedicated its World War I Memorial in the state capital. The memorial honors the 4,811 New Hampshire residents who served their country during the Great War, including the 506 who lost their lives. The monument remains an important symbol of the state's commitment to honoring its military veterans.