Manchester, New Hampshire was originally inhabited by the Amoskeag and Pennacook Indians. However, the arrival of European settlers caused the Indians to disperse throughout the country.

Manchester had three previous names, specifically Tyngstown, Harrytown and Derryfield. It was Thomas Stickney, John G. Moor and Most Weston who helped change Derryfield to Manchester. Other famous Manchester people include General John Stark, Samuel Blodget and Adam Sandler. Also associated with Manchester were William Gamble, Benjamin Hadlye, Nathaniel Martin and John Ridell.

The first saw mill of Manchester was built in 1735. As a result, the Amoskead Cotton and Woolen Manufacturing Company was established. This company built locomotives  and even turrets for the Civil War’s U.S.S. Monitor. Horse-drawn street cars first appeared in 1877. The New Hampsire Institute of Arts and Sciences was erected in 1898. The Pine Island Pond, an amusement park opened in 1902 but closed in 1962. Electric street cars used to carry passengers to Pine Island Pond.

Manchester, New Hampshire is accredited with having the first United States credit union, St. Mary’s Cooperative Credit Association. Manchester, New Hampshire annually celebrates Veteran’s Day Parade, Open Doors Manchester, Chistmas on Elm Street Parade.