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Christmas Holiday

by Portsmouth Athenaeum | Dec 21, 2017 | Announcements, Events

Happy Holidays!! For the Christmas Holiday, the Portsmouth Athenaeum will be closed Monday, Christmas Day, December 25, 2017 and Tuesday, December 26, 2017.

Old English and the Language of Beowulf

by Portsmouth Athenaeum | Dec 5, 2017 | Announcements, Events

Thursday December 7 5:30 p.m. in the Reading Room Professor Thomas Carnicelli returns with more history of the English tongue. He will speak on “Old English, the Language of Beowulf.” Reservations are requested, since space is limited. Call (603) 431-2538 for...

Great Bay Sailor Holiday Concert

by Portsmouth Athenaeum | Nov 30, 2017 | Announcements, Events, Performance

Monday, December 11, 2017 in the Reading Room at 7 p.m. Great Bay Sailor:  The Yuletide Celebration Mark your calendar and plan to join us for a celebration of what we call the hidden sounds of the season.  The GBS Yuletide Repertoire is comprised of songs found in...

Portsmouth Holiday Parade & Christmas Tree Lighting

by Portsmouth Athenaeum | Nov 20, 2017 | Announcements, Events

Saturday, December 2 (Rain date: December 3) Tree lighting: 5:30pm • Parade: 6pm Experience this magical event in the heart of downtown Portsmouth. Excitement builds as the community counts down to the lighting of the Portsmouth Christmas tree and the festive fun...

“Show of Shows” Opens December 1, 2017

by Portsmouth Athenaeum | Nov 20, 2017 | Announcements, Events, Exhibits, Library

The newest exhibit “Show of Shows” celebrates 21 years of exhibitions in the Randall Gallery.  The opening reception is in the Randall Gallery beginning at 5 p.m.  

John M. Lewis discusses NH Public School Funding

by Portsmouth Athenaeum | Nov 20, 2017 | Announcements, Events

Thursday, November 30, 2017 John M. Lewis will speak about NH public school funding in the context of considering the Claremont Litigation and like cases around the country.  This talk will deal with New Hampshire’s struggle to provide sufficient funding to its...
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January 2, 2026    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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The 29th Annual Proprietors Art Show featuring works from members of the Portsmouth Athenaeum is open for Art 'Round Town in the Randall Gallery. Exhibit [...]
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The Junto, also known as the Leather Apron Club, was a club for mutual improvement established in 1727 by Benjamin Franklin in Philadelphia. The Leather [...]
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29th Annual Proprietors Art Show Closing
29th Annual Proprietors Art Show Closing
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Proprietors, Proprietors Art Show
The 29th Annual Proprietors Art Show featuring works from members of the Portsmouth Athenaeum closes on this day.
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207th Annual Meeting of the Proprietors of the Portsmouth Athenaeum
207th Annual Meeting of the Proprietors of the Portsmouth Athenaeum
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In-person in the Shaw Research Library and remotely via Zoom. 207th Annual Meeting Documents: Annual Meeting Reports 2025 Athenaeum Nominating Slate 2026 Draft of Proprietors [...]
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207th Annual Meeting of the Proprietors of the Portsmouth Athenaeum
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