Do You Know These Interesting Facts About Merrimack, NH?
Merrimack, population 26,652 (2005 Census), is only 1-hour drive away from the mountains, the beaches and Boston.
Merrimack was incorporated as a New Hampshire town back in 1746. Its name was spelled as "Marrymac" in the incorporation documents.
There are over 200 members of the Merrimack Chamber of Commerce. Some members are also members of the Fortune 500 elite club of high performers.
Merrimack Repertory Theatre was founded in 1979 by a group of committed community leaders and art lovers. MRT defines its mission as to advance the cause of human understanding by creating theatrical productions at the highest level of artistic excellence and making them affordable to the broadest possible community.� Most MRT productions are must-see performances like this one: Boxer Gene Tunney credits Shakespeare for his defeat of World Heavyweight Champion Jack Dempsey.
Merrimack County Conservation District (MCCD) is the important environmental protection and conservation clearinghouse for information regarding air, water and soil pollution, land development patterns and proposals, wildlife preservation and flood control.
Merrimack PEG (Public, Education and Government Television) Access TV is an important channel providing Merrimack residents and non-profits with an opportunity to learn how to shoot and edit video programs and documentaries.
Merrimack Films is an important art production company. It is currently run by its founder, Henry Bass. Film critics, academicians and media observers have received MF productions with critical acclaim in the past. The company maintains offices in Belmont, Massachusetts and Harriman, New York.
Merrimack Valley Chorus ranked 4th in the Small Chorus Division at the 2005 Harmony Classic International Competition.
U.S.S. Merrimack was an iron-side Union frigate captured by the South and rechristened C.S.S. Virginia. Merrimack-as-Virginia fought the first ironclad engagement of the Civil War with the famous Monitor. The sea battle ended in a draw.
Merrimack Valley Trail Riders (MVTR) is dedicated to all trail-riding motorcycle enthusiasts. The 30-year old outdoor sports club holds "informal rides throughout the year, yep, summer and winter! New riders are introduced and share old trails with old riders in search of new trails."
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