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11-20-19, John Perrault, Songwriter & Poet

Jan 25, 2019

Recent News

  • George S. Wasson, Artist & Author of Kittery Point
  • Portsmouth Athenaeum Chamber Music 2022
  • June New Books
  • Researching the 1782 Henzell’s Island Inoculation Ledger (part 2 of 2)
  • Athenaeum Connections with the 400th Book

Events Calendar

August 2022

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  • Portsmouth Historic Sites Twilight Tour

    Portsmouth Historic Sites Twilight Tour

    August 5, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Join us for the Portsmouth Historic Sites Associates Twilight Tour starting at 4 p.m. at participating historic sites across Portsmouth.

     

  • George Wasson exhibit opens

    George Wasson exhibit opens

    August 5, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Portsmouth Athenaeum, 9 Market Square, Portsmouth, NH 03801, USA

    The exhibition “George Wasson” opens in the Randall Gallery, 5 to 8 p.m.

     

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  • Reading Room Tour

    Reading Room Tour

    August 6, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Tour the historic first-floor Reading Room. Donations suggested.

     

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  • Reading Room Tour

    Reading Room Tour

    August 11, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Tour the historic first-floor Reading Room. Donations suggested.

     

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  • Reading Room Tour

    Reading Room Tour

    August 20, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Tour the historic first-floor Reading Room. Donations suggested.

     

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  • Reading Room Tour

    Reading Room Tour

    August 25, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Tour the historic first-floor Reading Room. Donations suggested.

     

  • Excursion to Wood Island

    Excursion to Wood Island

    August 25, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    US Coast Guard, 25 Wentworth Rd, New Castle, NH 03854, USA

    The Portsmouth Athenaeum will host an excursion for members to Wood Island Lifesaving Station. Layered clothing and sensible shoes are suggested.  Departure time is 4 p.m. with a return of about 6.  Parking is in the Coast Guard parking lot in New Castle from which people should walk to Sally Smyser’s nearby dock at 61 Walbach Street. Please RSVP by August 15 to: info@portsmouthathenaeum.org.   

     

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  • Noree Chamber at the Dance Hall, Kittery

    Noree Chamber at the Dance Hall, Kittery

    August 28, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    The Dance Hall, 7 Walker St, Kittery, ME 03904, USA

    Noree Chamber Soloists is a NY-based ensemble that shares a unique virtuoso concerto and chamber music program. Their artists have appeared on prestigious stages, won top international competitions, including Queen Elizabeth, Klein, Benedetto Mazzacurati Cello, and Anton Rubinstein Piano Competitions, and participated in festivals including Marlboro, Music@Menlo, Verbier, Kneisel Hall, and the Perlman Music Programs. As a young ensemble, Noree Chamber Soloists is committed to developing the next generation of audiences through compelling programming and supporting classical musicians by creating exciting performance opportunities.

     

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  • 29th Annual Athenaeum Picnic

    29th Annual Athenaeum Picnic

    August 30, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Seacoast Science Center, 570 Ocean Blvd, Rye, NH 03870, USA

    Join us for the 29th annual Athenaeum Pot-Luck Picnic under the tent at the Seacoast Science Center. Rain or shine!

    Bring a dish to share, in single servings, if possible, by last name:

    A-C: Main Dish
    D-H: Main Dish
    I-M: Appetizer
    N-S Salad
    T-Z: Dessert

    Or bring your own and enjoy the company and the scenery!

    Wine, beer, water, and punch are provided!

    No RSVP - just come! And please encourage a fellow Proprietor, Subscriber, or Friend to join you!

    Any questions? Call Cindy Knapp (603) 436-8748 or Tom Hardiman (603) 431-2538

     

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