by Portsmouth Athenaeum | Apr 16, 2020 | Announcements, Manuscripts
By Susan Stowe-Kindstedt, Athenaeum Archivist The Athenaeum recently received a generous donation from a descendant of nineteenth-century Portsmouth sea captain Nathan Parker Simes. Simes was born in Portsmouth on August 1, 1833, the son of Ann (Yeaton) and Stephen...
by Portsmouth Athenaeum | Apr 16, 2020 | Announcements
In case you missed the latest Athenaeum newsletter, here is the digital version: Spring 2020 If you would like to receive the newsletter in paper form, please consider becoming a member of the Portsmouth Athenaeum. The newsletter is filled with...
by Portsmouth Athenaeum | Mar 16, 2020 | Announcements, Events, Exhibits, Performance
LATEST UPDATE 6/19/2020 The Research Library and Randall Gallery are now open Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. by appointment only. Please call 603-431-2538 or email info@portsmouthathenaeum.org to set up your appointment. Masks are required. For more...
by Portsmouth Athenaeum | Mar 5, 2020 | Announcements, Events
**CANCELED/POSTPONED Series. We will alert you of a possible make up date for these events. Please check the Calendar of Events for updates to programming.** Portsmouth Athenaeum Program Series 2020 Elections with a New Hampshire Twist This is a...
by Portsmouth Athenaeum | Feb 28, 2020 | Announcements, Library
Spring may be about a month away (with hope!), but cozying up to a good book is never out of season. Proprietors and Subscribers, click on the link below to discover the new books now available in the library: February New Books 2020 Share...