New Boston > Old Boston

The Porcupine Post Newsletter

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Hon. Eric Brakey

Free State Project, Executive Director

The Wearehouse —

We welcome all liberty refugees from the authoritarian 49.

Here are a few things we are reporting on in this week’s Porcupine Post:

• New Boston > Old Boston. As Old Boston elects socialists to rule over them, New Boston is leading for freedom in the 21st century with representatives like Keith Ammon.
  
  
• Welcome to New Board Members. In recent months, Rep. Calvin Beaulier and Pedro Serra have joined the Board of Directors for the Free State Project.
  
  
• Spontaneous Order Emerges for PorcFest. From Manchester to the North Country, more venues announce programming for this summer experiment in spontaneous order.
  
  
• Want to Run for Office? — Check out this Guide to Consider Running for State Representative from our friends at the NH Liberty Alliance.
  
  
• Have You Signed? Declare “I am a Free Stater!” when you sign the newly revised FSP Statement of Intent.
  
  
• Many Opportunities to Visit this Spring and Summer. Come see what we’re building in the Free State, including the FreedomPalooza music festival this July.
  
  
• A Porcupine Patron Update. Thank you to all 324 Porcupine Patrons that fund our year-round mission. Become a patron!

Weekly FSP newsletters are long because a lot is happening. Skip ahead to whatever interests you.

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The Techno Sage of New Boston

Old Boston stood for liberty 250 years ago.

Back when the Sons of Liberty were throwing tea into the harbor, it was a hotbed for the American Revolution.

Today, however, Boston and the whole state of Massachusetts have become the haven for nanny state socialism — embodied in their Senator Elizabeth Warren.

New Boston stands for liberty today.

This small New Hampshire town of 6,000 people is on the forefront of the American Revolution today — sending one of the most prolific liberty legislators in modern times to represent them at the NH State House.

Whenever New Hampshire is leading on cryptocurrency, asset tokenization, nuclear power, or the individual right to compute with artificial intelligence, if you look behind the legislation, you generally find the same name repeated again and again.

Of course, I am speaking of Rep. Keith Ammon — the Free State’s Thomas Jefferson for the 21st century’s technology revolution.

And since Jefferson was called the “Sage of Monticello,” I am going to call him the “Techno Sage of New Boston.”

Keith Ammon signed the FSP Statement of Intent and moved to New Hampshire a decade and a half ago.

Today, he is serving his 5th term in the NH House, representing New Boston — and he has become the most respected policy wonk in Concord for his forward-looking vision on energy, technology, and sound money.

Click below to hear Rep. Keith Ammon’s recent talks at the 2026 NH Liberty Forum on energy, technology, and sound money.

I want to thank Rep. Keith Ammon for inviting me to speak last night to the New Boston Republican Committee.

With a warm welcome, I discussed the 25-year history of the Free State Project, the positive impact Free Staters (like Keith Ammon) have had on the state, and how we are continuing to bring reinforcements to keep New Hampshire free.

Socialism and progressivism have captured and transformed Maine, Vermont, and Massachusetts. 

New Hampshire, alone in New England, stands freer than ever with support from the Free State Project.

I emphasized to all in attendance that they too can participate in the Free State Project by signing our Statement of Intent and declaring, “I am a Free Stater!”

Signing is now open to all active and prospective Free Staters (movers, natives, and those intending to move) to sign the newly revised Statement of Intent.

“I hereby state my solemn intent to (1) live in New Hampshire and (2) exert my fullest practical effort toward the creation of a society in which the maximum role of government is the protection of individual rights to life, liberty, and property.

“I am a Free Stater.”

When you sign the newly revised Free State Project Statement of Intent at FSP.org/ Pledge, you:

1. Declare that you are a Free Stater,
   
   
2. Enable us to assign your Mover number or (newly established) Native Porcupine number,
   
   
3. Update your contact information with the Free State Project, and
   
   
4. Help us connect you with opportunities that match your interests.

Already signed years ago? Sign again and reaffirm your place in the story.

Already a longtime New Hampshire resident? Sign anyway and claim your new Native Porcupine number!

Sign today and we will also mail you a free bumper sticker.

Be sure to watch our FSP introduction video:
“Live Free or Die — Start your Journey with the Free State Project.” 
Thank you to FSP Video Strategist Reinita Susman.

FSP Board Welcomes New Directors

In recent months, the Free State Project added two new members to our Board of Directors.

I would like to introduce them both to you.

Calvin Beaulier is a father, husband, attorney, and a first-term N.H. State Representative for Grafton County. He says that raising a family in New Hampshire has been one of the best decisions that he and his wife made together.

Serving on the FSP Board of Directors, Calvin seeks to help natives and newcomers to New Hampshire build the strongest and most thriving liberty communities in the world.

Pedro Serra graduated with honors from Boston University’s School of Business before building a career as an entrepreneur. He owned and operated multiple successful businesses in hospitality and real estate.

Inspired by Ron Paul’s 2008 campaign, Pedro discovered his new passion. He went on to serve on Dr. Paul’s 2012 campaign as the Washington State Director.

After exiting his business interests, Pedro relocated to New Hampshire to fully commit to the Free State Project’s mission. Since then, he has become a driving force in the liberty movement: reigniting the FSP’s outreach program through in-person events and kickstarting a paid digital marketing campaign.

Pedro is also the Membership Director and board member of the New Hampshire Liberty Alliance (NHLA).

PorcFest XXIII: Spontaneous Order

In five weeks, June 21-28, our 23rd annual Porcupine Freedom Festival is going fully decentralized.

We are embracing an experiment in spontaneous order as Free State community venues prepare to host content and activities across every region of the state.

For Festival Attendees: Visit and explore the Free State for a week of community- organized events. (1) Register for your free festival ticket and (2) learn about events as they are scheduled at PorcFest.com. Please note that individual venues may charge and/or require registration for their events.

Here are a few of the events already scheduled:

• Family Freedom Field Day, hosted by Latitude Learning
• NorthFest, hosted by the Pine Clubhouse. (Click here to join their Signal Group.)
• Man Camp, hosted by Jay Noone at the Domes
• Ten Things You Can’t Understand ‘Til You Move Here, hosted by the Independence Inn
• QuillFest, hosted by the Quill Clubhouse. (Click here to join their Signal Group.)

NOTE: If you purchased a ticket before our format change, you may contact PorcFest@FSP.org to request a full refund — anytime between now and the beginning of the festival on June 21. (Any unclaimed refunds after that date will be considered a donation to the Free State Project.)

For Participating Venues: We encourage you to use our digital infrastructure to help organize and promote your events. (1) Add your events to the PorcFest Calendar. (2) Organize with others on the Free State Forum. (3) Send me any promotional materials you would like featured by our weekly newsletters and social media channels.

Porcupine Report #112: “NorthFest at PorcFest” with Adam Maguire

Adam Maguire joins Eric to share how NorthFest, part of “PorcFest: Spontaneous Order,” is bringing people to New Hampshire’s North Country for three days of community, entrepreneurship, and liberty-focused culture.

The conversation explores what makes the region unique, from affordable living and strong family-oriented values to the growing network of Free Staters and business owners putting down roots there. Adam also gives an inside look at the Pine Clubhouse and how it is becoming a hub for connection, events, and institution building in one of New Hampshire’s most scenic regions.

(Premieres tonight at 7:00 PM.)

Plan Your Porcupine Vacation

For many future movers, this is how it starts.

Be sure to check out our friends at the Independence Inn — and ask about a “Porcupine Vacation” for up to 50% off your stay.

Free Stater-owned and operated, the Independence Inn mission includes helping more liberty lovers visit and explore New Hampshire. Any week of the year, come for a visit and they can guide you to Free State events, across five different communities, each within a one-hour drive.

The Independence Inn is a sponsor of the Porcupine Post newsletter and Porcupine Report podcast.

More Reasons to Visit New Hampshire

PorcFest is not the only reason to visit the Free State.

Free State communities and friends of the Free State are hosting events every single week of the year, so check out our “NH Liberty Calendar” to find countless reasons to visit.

Additionally, read below for several events we are highlighting for the spring and summer.

July 2026

The third annual FreedomPalooza at Chris & Jennifer’s farm will be bigger than ever! Live music, workshops, talks, beer, camping, and more!

If camping on a farm in northern NH while hanging out with old and new friends, debating politics, attending homesteading workshops and homeschooling talks, drinking locally crafted beer, watching kids explore nature, and listening to awesome live music sounds like a good time, then you have found your favorite event of the year!

FreedomPalooza started as a weekend celebration of good music and is expanding this year to more days, more activities, more campfires, and more fun that you don’t want to miss!

Space is limited, so be sure to get tickets before they sell out! 

August 2026

August 28-30 — The Women of the Free State are hosting “Family Planning Weekend”

It can be hard to imagine what your life could be like after a move or after your first child — so why not get a preview?

Whether you are considering growing your family or you want to have children “once we’re settled,” this weekend is for you.  Come explore local birth options, see our community in action, and meet the liberty families raising your future children’s best friends.

Sign up early to connect with liberty families ahead of your visit!

Free Staters are setting sail aboard the Tom Woods Cruise this August 22 – 29. 

Click here for more information and to register for the Tom Woods Cruise.

Hosted by friend of the Free State, Tom Woods, this cruise will depart from Boston, Massachusetts — sailing up the New England and Canadian coastlines with a journey down the St. Lawrence River — and make its final port of call in Quebec City. Included in this cruise:

• Large- scale games, hosted by Tom, that have everyone in stitches.
• No boring lectures on the Nonaggression Principle — instead, great talks from Scott Horton, Clint Russell, and others.
• Delicious dinners with friends you haven’t met yet.
• Exciting excursions on shore with Tom Woods.

While this cruise will not stop in New Hampshire, this is a wonderful opportunity for Free Staters to mix with outside liberty lovers (who could become future Free Staters, like Tom Woods himself).

I will be aboard, along with Chris Lopez (FSP Engagement Director) and other participants from the Free State community. We hope to spend the week with you at sea!

Click here to join our Free State Signal group for participants on the upcoming Tom Woods Cruise.

Thank you to our Porcupine Patrons!

This entire newsletter — and the outreach you just read about — exists because of our patrons.

If you believe in our mission to build a liberty homeland in New Hampshire, I’d like to ask you to become a Porcupine Patron for the Free State Project.

For just $10/month, you can support our year-round efforts to build “Liberty in Our Lifetime.” Additionally, you will receive exclusive patron benefits, including our quarterly print newsletter, access to our private Signal group, and perks at all FSP events.

Our Porcupine Patron community is constantly growing. Currently, we have 324 active patrons. Can you help us reach 325?

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, donations to the Free State Project are tax-deductible. We welcome donations in dollars, cryptocurrency, and other forms.

Can I count you in as a Porcupine Patron?

It is my honor to serve as Executive Director of the FSP.

Please read on for more of our weekly newsletter from the Free State, prepared with assistance from our Communications Director, Mahgdalen Rose.

For Liberty!
Hon. Eric Brakey
Executive Director
Free State Project

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! 

Free State Voices

News from the Free State

• New Hampshire Bulletin: After universal education freedom accounts, Republicans push additional school choice legislation
• Granite Post News: 7 celestial events visible from New Hampshire skies this summer
• Granite Post News: 15 summer festivals in New Hampshire to hit up
• My Keene Now: Jaffrey Bridge Among Properties Added to New Hampshire Historic Register
• nhpr: Under new law, NH’s state primary election to move up to June starting in 2028
• WMUR 9: University of New Hampshire sees enrollment growth for incoming class.

As Seen in the Free State

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, May 13th

• YouTube 7pm-8 –  FSP Porcupine Report – Free State Project Executive Director Eric Brakey sits down every week to interview the movers and shakers of New Hampshire. Join us on YouTube!  Hosted by Eric Brakey.

Thursday, May 14th

• Manchester, 4pm-6 – Sound Money – The goal of the group is to create a parallel economy in NH that transacts in Gold and Silver Payment.  Currently offering bi-weekly Sound Money Business Networking designed to overcome Gresham’s law with quality referrals for business owners and sales professionals.  Hosted by John Nelson. (1800 Elm St, Manchester, Second Floor Conference Room)
  
  
• Manchester, 6pm-11 – Arts & Crafts Club – Come join our new Art/crafting club! Bring your current project or just to hang out and talk to other makers! Byob and snacks to share if you like! Supervised children are welcome! Hosted by Lady Jane. (the Quill, 131 Amory St, Manchester)
  
  
• Exeter 6pm-9 – Exeter Liberty Outreach Meetup – The goal of these meetups is to provide a place for those interested in the philosophy of liberty to learn more and get involved in our vibrant community of families, entrepreneurs, and activists. It’s all about good ideas, good people, and good eats. So come on down! Please RSVP on here so we can have an accurate headcount for the reservation Hosted by Jenny & Brian. (Margaritas Mexican Restaurant, 93 Portsmouth Ave, Exeter)
  
  

Friday, May 15th

• Hillsboro, 10am-12pm – Muddy Buddies – Join us for sensory-rich, curiosity-led outdoor play centered around our one-of-a-kind mud kitchen playscape. Connect with a warm community of parents while the little ones stir, scoop, squish and splash to their hearts’ content. Year-round, all weather. $20/child suggested exchange. Hosted by Lauren. (Rooted Free, 1040 Old Hillsboro Rd, Henniker)
  
  
• Manchester, 12pm-1 – Liberty Power Hour – a new weekly NHLA event built for serious liberty activists and legislators who want real briefings and real action, not fluff. Networking and organizing every week to effectively advance freedom in NH. Lunch provided by AFP, please RSVP for ordering purposes. Hosted by Pedro & Shawn. (AFP Office, 8025 S. Willow, Manchester)
  
  
• Manchester, 6:30pm-7:30 – Manchester Monthly Shoot – Recurring every third Friday in Manchester! Regular rate is $25 per hour; use promo code #FSP5 for a $5 discount! Hosted by James. (Manchester Firing Line Range, 2540 Brown Ave, Manchester)
  
  
• Claremont, 6:30pm-8:30 – Lower Valley Meetup – Spring is here so it’s time to once again meet up! For the sake of mud season and everyone’s driveways, we will meet up once more at Rancho Viejo. Hosted by Shanna Gary. (Rancho Viejo, 84 Pleasant St, Claremont)

Saturday, May 16th

• Gilford, 12pm– 1:30 – Lakes Region Porcupines – Come and meet up with your fellow Porcupines in the Lakes Region for Liberty, Laughter, and Local Fun every month on the third Saturday! Hosted by Rick Notkin (Casa Lago Cantina, 500 Laconia Rd, Tilton)
  
  
• Manchester, 2pm-5 – Manchester Marketplace – Join us for our monthly community market and farm share pick-up! Get some shopping done from your fav local porcupines #shoplibertylocal Hosted by Emily Smith. (the Quill, 131 Amory St, Manchester)
  
  
• Lancaster, 4pm-7 – North Country Monthly Potluck – Come join the North Country Porcupines for our monthly potluck! Bring a dish and spend some time reconnecting with old friends and meeting new ones. Hosted by Starlyn Dupont. (the ‘Pine, 70 Main St, Lancaster)
  
  

Sunday, May 17th

• Candia, 1:15pm-3:15 – The Gruck a.k.a. Garnet Ruck – GRUCK: Granite Ruck. Rucking is the act of walking with weight on your back. It’s a low impact exercise based on military training workouts that improves cardio, strength, endurance, and character. This is a challenge by choice event, go as heavy or as far as you’re enthusiastic about. Whether you come for camaraderie or to test your mettle, as long as you come in peace, you’re welcome! Hosted by Michael Rohan. (Garnet School, 456 Critchett Rd, Candia)
  
  
• Keene, 5pm-6 –  Social Sunday – Enjoy the company of other liberty-loving people at NH’s longest- running activist social! Hosted by Chris Wade. (Local Burger, 82 Main St, Keene)
  
  
• Manchester, 5pm-7:30 –  Manchester Crypto Meetup – We’re not trying to shill any coin, token, or project. We are a group of individuals and businesses in support of cryptocurrency and its everyday uses. Hosted by Matt Ping. (Strange Brew, 88 Market St, Manchester)
  
  
• Nashua, 6pm-8 – Nashua Liberty Social – Weekly Nashua Meet-Up – Location varies each week. This calendar event is typically updated by 2PM on Sunday. Meet-ups are generally within about a 10 minute drive of the downtown area. Hosted by Jeff Creem.

Tuesday, May 19th

• Bedford, 4pm-8 – Taproom Tuesday at Murphy’s Carriage House – Come meet fellow liberty lovers at our weekly event! $5 drafts & wine and $10 cocktails & appetizers all night! Please invite others! Hosted by Bill & Gail. (Murphy’s Taproom & Carriage House, 393 State Rte 101, Bedford)

Our mailing address is:
 373 South Willow Street #161, Manchester, NH 03103
 Phone: 603-263-0308

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