by Portsmouth Athenaeum | May 2, 2019 | Announcements, Events
Thursday, May 23, 2019 6:00 p.m. New Hampshire Merchant Scrip, Along with a Brief History of Its Use and Biographical Sketches of the Merchants, by Kevin G. Lafond During troubled times, people tended to hoard coins, which were made from silver and gold, to hedge...
by Portsmouth Athenaeum | May 2, 2019 | Announcements, Events
Wednesday, May 8, 2019 7 p.m. Research Library Author Julie Dobrow will talk about her new book AFTER EMILY: Two Remarkable Women and the Legacy of America’s Greatest Poet. This critically acclaimed work explores the overlooked history of Emily Dickinson’s sister...
by Portsmouth Athenaeum | Apr 30, 2019 | Announcements, Events, Performance
Saturday, May 4, 2019 3 p.m. North Church A chamber music concert performed by students from the Music Department at the University of New Hampshire will be at the North Church in Market Square. There will be two trios. Admission is free; a free-will offering...
by Portsmouth Athenaeum | Apr 11, 2019 | Announcements, Events
Friday, April 19, 2019 5:30 p.m. Reading Room Money, Revolution, & Books: A multi-generational perspective on the Portsmouth Athenaeum’s Library of John Fisher of London By Thomas Hardiman Jr. John Fisher’s name appears in many history books, but his...
by Portsmouth Athenaeum | Apr 8, 2019 | Announcements, Events
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 5:30 p.m. Shaw Research LIbrary Rebecca Rule is well known for her live presentations of humorous New England stories. Her books include “Live Free and Eat Pie: A Storyteller’s Guide to New Hampshire.” She also conducted an interview...
by Portsmouth Athenaeum | Mar 22, 2019 | Announcements, Events, Photographs
Sunday, April 7th2 – 4 p.m.Levenson Room, Portsmouth Public Library Seeking your history knowledge and memories! Did you, or your family members, grow up in the South End? Did you attend the Haven School?The Haven Elementary School Neighborhood...