The 1686 House
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The 1686 House is a fine dining restaurant in Kingston, New Hampshire
that is best known for its extensive wine list and colonial decor. In 1992 it won one of the six 1992 Grand Awards for Outstanding Restaurant Wine Lists given by Wine Spectator
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The 1686 House is located in the historic district of Kingston and is one of the oldest buildings in the town. It was originally built as a residential home before later becoming a restaurant. The basement of the building originally featured escape tunnels that were built in case of an attack by Native Americans. The long history of the building has drawn the attention of paranormal investigators
, some of whom claim the building is home to ghosts.
The 1686 House has hosted political fundraisers for New Hampshire primary
candidates. It also hosts other functions, including wedding reception
s.
Kingston, New Hampshire
Kingston is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. The population at the 2010 census was 6,025.- History :Kingston was the fifth town to be established in New Hampshire. Originally, it was a part of Hampton, New Hampshire...
that is best known for its extensive wine list and colonial decor. In 1992 it won one of the six 1992 Grand Awards for Outstanding Restaurant Wine Lists given by Wine Spectator
Wine Spectator
Wine Spectator is a lifestyle magazine that focuses on wine and wine culture. It publishes 15 issues per year with content that includes news, articles, profiles, and general entertainment pieces...
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The 1686 House is located in the historic district of Kingston and is one of the oldest buildings in the town. It was originally built as a residential home before later becoming a restaurant. The basement of the building originally featured escape tunnels that were built in case of an attack by Native Americans. The long history of the building has drawn the attention of paranormal investigators
Ghost hunting
Ghost Hunting is the process of investigating locations that are reported to be haunted by ghosts.Typically, a ghost hunting team will attempt to collect evidence claimed to be supportive of paranormal activity...
, some of whom claim the building is home to ghosts.
The 1686 House has hosted political fundraisers for New Hampshire primary
New Hampshire primary
The New Hampshire primary is the first in a series of nationwide political party primary elections held in the United States every four years , as part of the process of choosing the Democratic and Republican nominees for the presidential elections to be held the subsequent November.Although only a...
candidates. It also hosts other functions, including wedding reception
Wedding reception
A wedding reception is a party held after the completion of a marriage ceremony. It is held usually as hospitality for those who have attended the wedding, hence the name reception: the couple receives society, in the form of family and friends, for the first time as a married couple. Hosts...
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