BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:14@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T190000 DTSTAMP:20250306T074733Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/opening-reception-for-the-exhib it-the-lunch-hour-portsmouth/ SUMMARY:Opening Reception for the exhibit "The Lunch Hour: Portsmouth" DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the opening reception for our latest exhibit \, “The Lunch Hour: Portsmouth\," curated by Proprietor Judy Groppa in t he Randall Gallery from 4 to 7 p.m.\nTo learn more about the exhibit\, cli ck here to read our article by Sherry Wood in the Portsmouth Herald / seac oastonline.com.\n \;\n\n\n\n\nImage: View of the Hodgdon and Kershaw O yster House Restaurant next to the North Church in Market Square\, Portsmo uth\, NH\, circa 1900. St. Clair Studio\, PS1861.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/03/ps1861-web.png CATEGORIES:Exhibit Events LOCATION:Portsmouth Athenaeum\, 9 Market Square\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States GEO:43.07725;-70.75778 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 Market Square\, Portsmout h\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Portsmouth Athen aeum:geo:43.07725,-70.75778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:40@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T150000 DTSTAMP:20250308T061343Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/1805-building-tour/ SUMMARY:1805 Building Tour DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour of our Sawtelle Reading Room and the histori c Library Room.\n\nTours are at 1 p.m.\, 2 p.m.\, and 3 p.m.\n\nThe tour s tarts on the hour at the door between the two cannons at 9 Market Square.\ n\nDonations are greatly appreciated.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/03/reading-room-tours.png CATEGORIES:Building Tours LOCATION:Portsmouth Athenaeum\, 9 Market Square\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States GEO:43.07725;-70.75778 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 Market Square\, Portsmout h\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Portsmouth Athen aeum:geo:43.07725,-70.75778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:43@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T150000 DTSTAMP:20250314T002803Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/1805-building-tour-2/ SUMMARY:1805 Building Tour DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour of our Sawtelle Reading Room and the histori c Library Room.\n\nTours are at 1 p.m.\, 2 p.m.\, and 3 p.m.\n\nThe tour s tarts on the hour at the door between the two cannons at 9 Market Square.\ n\nDonations are greatly appreciated.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/03/reading-room-tours.png CATEGORIES:Building Tours LOCATION:Portsmouth Athenaeum\, 9 Market Square\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States GEO:43.07725;-70.75778 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 Market Square\, Portsmout h\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Portsmouth Athen aeum:geo:43.07725,-70.75778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:44@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T150000 DTSTAMP:20250321T174432Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/1805-building-tour-3/ SUMMARY:1805 Building Tour DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour of our Sawtelle Reading Room and the histori c Library Room.\n\nTours are at 1 p.m.\, 2 p.m.\, and 3 p.m.\n\nThe tour w ill start on the hour at the door between the two cannons at 9 Market Squa re.\n\nDonations are greatly appreciated.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/03/reading-room-tours.png CATEGORIES:Building Tours LOCATION:Portsmouth Athenaeum\, 9 Market Square\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States GEO:43.07725;-70.75778 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 Market Square\, Portsmout h\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Portsmouth Athen aeum:geo:43.07725,-70.75778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T183000 DTSTAMP:20250327T172048Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/genomics-and-the-future-of-huma nity/ SUMMARY:2025 Current Events Series: Genomics and the Future of Humanity DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This event is now within 24 hours\, and the online regist ration has ended. You must call (603) 431-2538 to reserve your spots.\nImp ortant characters in the story include\nscientists\, the afflicted and the cured.\nThe 2025 Current Events lecture series opens with “Genomics and the Future of Humanity” by Proprietor Dr. Fred Schubert. The talk will consider the history of genetics\, the determination of the DNA structure\ , diagnosis and treatment of genetic code diseases and consideration of th e dramatic\, unsettling and wide-open future of genomic studies. Exemplary cases will help bring this very human story to life. Some science pertine nt to the topic will be considered as well.\n\nFor the 2025 Current Events Series\, each program begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Shaw Research Library (u nless otherwise noted). Online reservations for each program are required as seating is limited. If unable to keep a reservation\, please call again to release the seat for someone else. Attendance at programs is free for Athenæum Proprietors\, Subscribers\, and Friends. Guests and members of t he public are welcome to attend the entire series by becoming a Friend of the Athenæum for as little as $25 per year. Admission to an individual pr ogram is $15.\n\nNote: Online registration is available until 24 hours bef ore the event. After that time\, please call (603) 431-2538 to reserve any remaining spots. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any question s\, please contact events@portsmouthathenaeum.org.\n\n\n\nMembers: FREE\nP roprietors\, Subscribers\, and Friends may attend this event for free. Mem bership at the Proprietor and Subscriber levels includes one complimentary spouse/partner guest pass.\nNon-Members: $15\nAdmission to a single event .\nFriend Membership: $25\nThis annual membership includes free admission for one person to the yearly lecture series.\n\n\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/02/fred-talk-mar.png CATEGORIES:Current Events Series,Discussions LOCATION:Portsmouth Athenaeum\, 9 Market Square\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States GEO:43.07725;-70.75778 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 Market Square\, Portsmout h\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Portsmouth Athen aeum:geo:43.07725,-70.75778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:45@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T150000 DTSTAMP:20250328T002228Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/1805-building-tour-4/ SUMMARY:1805 Building Tour DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour of our Sawtelle Reading Room and the histori c Library Room.\n\nTours are at 1 p.m.\, 2 p.m.\, and 3 p.m.\n\nThe tour s tarts on the hour at the door between the two cannons at 9 Market Square.\ n\nDonations are greatly appreciated.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/03/reading-room-tours.png CATEGORIES:Building Tours LOCATION:Portsmouth Athenaeum\, 9 Market Square\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States GEO:43.07725;-70.75778 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 Market Square\, Portsmout h\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Portsmouth Athen aeum:geo:43.07725,-70.75778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:10@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T183000 DTSTAMP:20250306T075201Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/franklin-club/ SUMMARY:Franklin Club DESCRIPTION:The Junto\, also known as the Leather Apron Club\, was a club f or mutual improvement established in 1727 by Benjamin Franklin in Philadel phia. The Leather Apron Club's purpose was to debate questions of morals\, politics\, and natural philosophy\, and to exchange knowledge of business affairs. The Athenaeum's newly formed Franklin Club was created with this mind. Please join us on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Sawtelle Reading Room.\n\nWe loosely follow the list of questions fro m Ben Franklin’s club\, and generally chat and share thoughts about curr ent matters of life and town in a casual manner. The Franklin Club is a gr eat opportunity to bring new members or potential new members who are look ing for an opportunity to socialize and get to know other folks that are p art of the Athenaeum. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/02/franklin-700.png CATEGORIES:Franklin Club LOCATION:Portsmouth Athenaeum\, 9 Market Square\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States GEO:43.07725;-70.75778 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 Market Square\, Portsmout h\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Portsmouth Athen aeum:geo:43.07725,-70.75778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:15@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T200000 DTSTAMP:20250306T080250Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/art-round-town-for-the-exhibit- the-lunch-hour-portsmouth/ SUMMARY:Art 'Round Town for the exhibit "The Lunch Hour: Portsmouth" DESCRIPTION:Please join us during Art 'Round Town and see our latest exhibi t\, “The Lunch Hour: Portsmouth\," curated by Proprietor Judy Groppa in the Randall Gallery.\n\nThe FIRST FRIDAY of every month\, year-round\, dow ntown Portsmouth celebrates its inspired art community with special flair by presenting its Art ‘Round Town gallery walk. Art ‘Round Town is fre e and open to the public taking place from 5 to 8 p.m.\nTo learn more abou t our current exhibit\, click here to read our article by Sherry Wood in t he Portsmouth Herald / seacoastonline.com. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/03/Art-Round-Town.png CATEGORIES:Art Round Town,Exhibit Events LOCATION:Portsmouth Athenaeum\, 9 Market Square\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States GEO:43.07725;-70.75778 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 Market Square\, Portsmout h\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Portsmouth Athen aeum:geo:43.07725,-70.75778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:46@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T150000 DTSTAMP:20250328T002324Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/1805-building-tour-5/ SUMMARY:1805 Building Tour DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour of our Sawtelle Reading Room and the histori c Library Room.\n\nTours are at 1 p.m.\, 2 p.m.\, and 3 p.m.\n\nThe tour s tarts on the hour at the door between the two cannons at 9 Market Square.\ n\nDonations are greatly appreciated.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/03/reading-room-tours.png CATEGORIES:Building Tours LOCATION:Portsmouth Athenaeum\, 9 Market Square\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States GEO:43.07725;-70.75778 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 Market Square\, Portsmout h\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Portsmouth Athen aeum:geo:43.07725,-70.75778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T160000 DTSTAMP:20250406T005336Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/artsathenaeum-2025-presents-jef f-warner/ SUMMARY:ArtsAthenaeum 2025 presents Jeff Warner DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: This event is full.\nMusic enthusiasts old and young— join us for an afternoon of rich musical storytelling with Jeff Warner\, o ne of the nation’s foremost interpreters of traditional American folk mu sic.\n\nPerforming in the Shaw Research Library at the Portsmouth Athenaeu m on Sunday\, April 6\, at 3:00 p.m.\, this special event is open to membe rs and friends.\n\nJeff’s performances connect 21st-century audiences to the lives and artistry of 19th-century Americans\, weaving together songs from lumber camps\, fishing villages\, and mountain communities. Accompan ying himself on concertina\, banjo\, guitar\, and traditional pocket instr uments\, Jeff brings history to life through music\, humor\, and storytell ing. This performance focuses on the following:\n\nRange the Wild Woods Ov er: Loggers' Songs and Stories\n\nLoggers at the turn of the twentieth cen tury cut the timber that built and warmed our houses and provided the ties for America's ever-expanding railroads. Timber established Portsmouth\, P ortland and Bangor as important ports\, sending New England lumber around the world. Folklorist Jeff Warner relates the songs and stories of the peo ple who worked the wintry woods\, showing their humor and their grit\, and giving us a glimpse into everyday life in long ago lumber camps.\n\nA lon gtime Portsmouth resident Jeff has performed worldwide\, from folk clubs i n the UK to Smithsonian Institution tours. His deep knowledge\, warm prese nce\, and engaging style ensure that audiences leave with not only great m usic in their hearts but also a newfound appreciation for America’s folk traditions.\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to experience a true master of folk music in an intimate setting. For more information about Jeff Warn er\, visit http://www.jeffwarner.com/.\n\nNote: Online registration is ava ilable until 24 hours before the event. After that time\, please call (603 ) 431-2538 to reserve any remaining spots. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions\, please contact events@portsmouthathenaeum.org . ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/03/jeff-warner.png CATEGORIES:ArtsAthenaeum Performance Series,Performance & Concert Series LOCATION:Portsmouth Athenaeum\, 9 Market Square\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States GEO:43.07725;-70.75778 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 Market Square\, Portsmout h\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Portsmouth Athen aeum:geo:43.07725,-70.75778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:23@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T180000 DTSTAMP:20250328T080957Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/athenaeum-tea-for-new-members/ SUMMARY:Athenaeum Tea for New Members DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an Athenaeum Tea for New Members from 4:30 t o 6 p.m. in the Sawtelle Reading Room. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/03/members-tea.png CATEGORIES:Members Events,Members Tea LOCATION:Portsmouth Athenaeum\, 9 Market Square\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States GEO:43.07725;-70.75778 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 Market Square\, Portsmout h\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Portsmouth Athen aeum:geo:43.07725,-70.75778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:24@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T183000 DTSTAMP:20250403T223938Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/portsmouth-diners-with-propriet or-cliff-hodgdon/ SUMMARY:The History of Diners with Proprietor Cliff Hodgdon DESCRIPTION:On the menu:\nOn April 10th\, Cliff Hodgdon will give a present ation on "The History of Diners\," including a slide show of NH diners\, p ast and present. Cliff is a Portsmouth native and Athenæum Proprietor. Si nce 1982\, his hobby has been photographing and documenting diners in New England and beyond. This is in conjunction with the exhibition “The Lunc h Hour: Portsmouth" featured in our Randall Gallery from 1 to 4 p.m.\, Tue sday thru Saturday\, until June 7.\n\nThe free talk begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Shaw Research Library.\nTo learn more about the Lunch Hour exhibit\, click here to read our article by Sherry Wood in the Portsmouth Herald / s eacoastonline.com.\n\nNote: Online registration is available until 24 hour s before the event. After that time\, please call (603) 431-2538 to reserv e any remaining spots. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any que stions\, please contact events@portsmouthathenaeum.org.\n \;\n\n\n\n\n Image: View of the White Mountain Diner in North Woodstock\, NH. Courtesy of Cliff Hodgdon.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/03/white-mountain-diner.png CATEGORIES:Exhibit Events,Exhibit Talks LOCATION:Portsmouth Athenaeum\, 9 Market Square\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States GEO:43.07725;-70.75778 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 Market Square\, Portsmout h\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Portsmouth Athen aeum:geo:43.07725,-70.75778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:48@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T150000 DTSTAMP:20250409T235246Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/1805-building-tour-6/ SUMMARY:1805 Building Tour DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour of our Sawtelle Reading Room and the histori c Library Room.\n\nTours are at 1 p.m.\, 2 p.m.\, and 3 p.m.\n\nThe tour s tarts on the hour at the door between the two cannons at 9 Market Square.\ n\nDonations are greatly appreciated.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/03/reading-room-tours.png CATEGORIES:Building Tours LOCATION:Portsmouth Athenaeum\, 9 Market Square\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States GEO:43.07725;-70.75778 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 Market Square\, Portsmout h\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Portsmouth Athen aeum:geo:43.07725,-70.75778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:25@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T183000 DTSTAMP:20250411T183529Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/2025-lecture-series-landmarks-a nd-libraries-building-collections-and-communities-with-ann-beha/ SUMMARY:2025 Lecture Series: "Landmarks and Libraries: Building Collections and Communities" with Ann Beha DESCRIPTION:Ann Beha will offer a slide presentation of library projects\, many in historic locations\, which inspire and engage their communities\, blending new technologies and resources with landmark settings. The prese ntation and discussion will consider the expanded role -- and responsibili ties -- that public and special collections libraries have for campuses an d their neighboring populations\, and how historic settings must balance p reservation with change.\nAnn Beha is a national leader among architects w orking in historic settings. Her vision has introduced contemporary design in conjunction with preservation\, sustainability and stewardship. Her wo rk emphasizes access and invitation\, welcoming a broader community to eng age with those familiar settings anew. As Design Principal of Ann Beha Arc hitects\, now Annum Architects\, Ann’s teams have renewed\, expanded and designed libraries\, academic campuses and cultural resources nationally. Their work includes: in New Hampshire\, the expansion of the Currier Muse um\, the Peterborough Town Library\, and centers for the arts and communit y at St Paul’s School and Phillips Exeter Academy\; in Boston\, the expa nsion and renovation of the Boston Athenæum. Now an independent architect \, Ann continues to collaborate with Annum and with visionary design firms that value her experience in design for academic\, civic and cultural cli ents\, emphasizing preservation and adaptive reuse.\nA graduate of Wellesl ey College\, Ann received a Master of Architecture degree from MIT\, was a Loeb Fellow at Harvard’s Graduate School of Design\, and serves on Harv ard’s Campus Design Advisory Council. She was Distinguished Visiting Pro fessor of Design at Yale University and will return to their faculty in 20 26. Ann has received the Honor Award from the Boston Society of Architects \, and the inaugural Award of Honor from the US Department of State\, Over seas Building Operations.\nFor the 2025 Lecture Series "Beauty on the Seac oast and Beyond: Art\, Architecture and Gardens\," each program begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Shaw Research Library (unless otherwise noted). Reservati ons for each program are required as seating is limited. If unable to keep a reservation\, please call again to release the seat for someone else. A ttendance at programs is free for Athenæum Proprietors\, Subscribers and Friends. Guests and members of the public are welcome to attend the entire series by becoming a Friend of the Athenæum for as little as $25 per yea r\, payable at the door. Admission to an individual program is $15.\nTo wa tch remotely on Zoom\, click here.\nNote: Online registration is available until 24 hours before the event. After that time\, please call (603) 431- 2538 to reserve any remaining spots. Thank you for your cooperation.\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact events@portsmouthathenaeum.org.\n \n\n\nMembers: FREE\nProprietors\, Subscribers\, and Friends may attend th is event for free. Membership at the Proprietor and Subscriber levels incl udes one complimentary spouse/partner guest pass.\nNon-Members: $15\nAdmis sion to a single event.\nFriend Membership: $25\nThis annual membership in cludes free admission for one person to the yearly lecture series.\n\n\n\n The 2025 lecture series is sponsored by Whole Wealth Management. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/03/ann-beha.png CATEGORIES:Discussions,Lecture Series LOCATION:Portsmouth Athenaeum\, 9 Market Square\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States GEO:43.07725;-70.75778 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 Market Square\, Portsmout h\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Portsmouth Athen aeum:geo:43.07725,-70.75778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:50@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T150000 DTSTAMP:20250418T014205Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/1805-building-tour-7/ SUMMARY:1805 Building Tour DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour of our Sawtelle Reading Room and the histori c Library Room.\n\nTours are at 1 p.m.\, 2 p.m.\, and 3 p.m.\n\nThe tour s tarts on the hour at the door between the two cannons at 9 Market Square.\ n\nDonations are greatly appreciated.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/03/reading-room-tours.png CATEGORIES:Building Tours LOCATION:Portsmouth Athenaeum\, 9 Market Square\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States GEO:43.07725;-70.75778 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 Market Square\, Portsmout h\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Portsmouth Athen aeum:geo:43.07725,-70.75778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T160000 DTSTAMP:20250410T011047Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/handel-and-haydn-society-concer t/ SUMMARY:ArtsAthenaeum 2025 presents the Handel and Haydn Society Concert DESCRIPTION:The Portsmouth Athenaeum is honored to present a special perfor mance by Boston’s GRAMMY®--winning Handel and Haydn Society on Saturday \, April 26\, at 3:00 p.m. at St. John’s Church\, 101 Chapel Street\, Po rtsmouth.\n\nThis exquisite program will feature works by Bach\, Vivaldi\, Handel\, and more\, performed by a world-class ensemble of Aisslinn Nosky (violin)\, Fiona Hughes (violin)\, Sarah Freiberg (cello)\, Ian Watson (h arpsicord)\, and Sarah Vitale (soprano).\n\nWith an unparalleled 210-seaso n legacy\, H+H is the longest-running performing arts organization in the U.S.\, renowned for its ability to bring early classical music to life wit h authenticity and passion.\n\nFor more information on H+H’s “On the R oad” concerts\, visit handelandhaydn.org.\n\nSuggested $30 admission per person or $10 per student at the door. We accept cash\, check\, credit ca rd\, or Venmo.\n\n\n\nCollage: (TOP LEFT\, CLOCKWISE) Sarah Freiberg\, cel lo\; Ian Watson\, harpsicord\; Fiona Hughes\, violin\; Sarah Vitale\, sopr ano\; and Aisslinn Nosky\, violin. Courtesy photos. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/03/h-h-2.png CATEGORIES:ArtsAthenaeum Performance Series,Performance & Concert Series LOCATION:St. John's Episcopal Church\, 101 Chapel Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\ , 03801\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=101 Chapel Street\, Portsmo uth\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=St. John's Epi scopal Church:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:16@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T200000 DTSTAMP:20250307T004432Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/art-round-town-for-the-exhibit- the-lunch-hour-portsmouth-2/ SUMMARY:Art 'Round Town for the exhibit "The Lunch Hour: Portsmouth" DESCRIPTION:Please join us during Art 'Round Town and see our latest exhibi t\, “The Lunch Hour: Portsmouth\," curated by Proprietor Judy Groppa in the Randall Gallery.\n\nThe FIRST FRIDAY of every month\, year-round\, dow ntown Portsmouth celebrates its inspired art community with special flair by presenting its Art ‘Round Town gallery walk. Art ‘Round Town is fre e and open to the public taking place from 5 to 8 p.m.\nTo learn more abou t our current exhibit\, click here to read our article by Sherry Wood in t he Portsmouth Herald / seacoastonline.com. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/03/Art-Round-Town.png CATEGORIES:Art Round Town,Exhibit Events LOCATION:Portsmouth Athenaeum\, 9 Market Square\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States GEO:43.07725;-70.75778 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 Market Square\, Portsmout h\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Portsmouth Athen aeum:geo:43.07725,-70.75778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:51@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T150000 DTSTAMP:20250503T165905Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/1805-building-tour-8/ SUMMARY:1805 Building Tour DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour of our Sawtelle Reading Room and the histori c Library Room.\n\nTours are at 1 p.m.\, 2 p.m.\, and 3 p.m.\n\nThe tour s tarts on the hour at the door between the two cannons at 9 Market Square.\ n\nDonations are greatly appreciated.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/03/reading-room-tours.png CATEGORIES:Building Tours LOCATION:Portsmouth Athenaeum\, 9 Market Square\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States GEO:43.07725;-70.75778 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 Market Square\, Portsmout h\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Portsmouth Athen aeum:geo:43.07725,-70.75778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:11@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T183000 DTSTAMP:20250307T004448Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/franklin-club-2/ SUMMARY:Franklin Club DESCRIPTION:The Junto\, also known as the Leather Apron Club\, was a club f or mutual improvement established in 1727 by Benjamin Franklin in Philadel phia. The Leather Apron Club's purpose was to debate questions of morals\, politics\, and natural philosophy\, and to exchange knowledge of business affairs. The Athenaeum's newly formed Franklin Club was created with this mind. Please join us on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Sawtelle Reading Room.\n\nWe loosely follow the list of questions fro m Ben Franklin’s club\, and generally chat and share thoughts about curr ent matters of life and town in a casual manner. The Franklin Club is a gr eat opportunity to bring new members or potential new members who are look ing for an opportunity to socialize and get to know other folks that are p art of the Athenaeum. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/02/franklin-700.png CATEGORIES:Franklin Club LOCATION:Portsmouth Athenaeum\, 9 Market Square\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States GEO:43.07725;-70.75778 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 Market Square\, Portsmout h\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Portsmouth Athen aeum:geo:43.07725,-70.75778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:52@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T150000 DTSTAMP:20250506T205635Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/1805-building-tour-9/ SUMMARY:1805 Building Tour DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour of our Sawtelle Reading Room and the histori c Library Room.\n\nTours are at 1 p.m.\, 2 p.m.\, and 3 p.m.\n\nThe tour s tarts on the hour at the door between the two cannons at 9 Market Square.\ n\nDonations are greatly appreciated.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/03/reading-room-tours.png CATEGORIES:Building Tours LOCATION:Portsmouth Athenaeum\, 9 Market Square\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States GEO:43.07725;-70.75778 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 Market Square\, Portsmout h\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Portsmouth Athen aeum:geo:43.07725,-70.75778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:41@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T183000 DTSTAMP:20250509T070132Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/2025-current-events-lecture-ser ies-offshore-stealth-wealth-and-the-new-colonialism/ SUMMARY:2025 Current Events Lecture Series: "Offshore Stealth Wealth and th e New Colonialism" DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the World Affairs Council of New Hampshir e\, the Portsmouth Athenaeum Current Events Lecture Series presents the "O ffshore Stealth Wealth and the New Colonialism" with Brooke Harrington.\n\ nBrooke Harrington is Professor of Sociology at Dartmouth and her recently published book is a Financial Times best book of the year.  The deep div e reveals what offshore finance costs us all\, and how it has colonized th e world- not on behalf of any one country\, but to benefit a largely invis ible empire of a few thousand billionaires.\n\nProf. Harrington will discu ss her work in conversation with Proprietor Gil Barndollar. A reception wi ll follow here at the Athenaeum.\n\nThis is a hybrid program.\n\nFor more information and to register\, please visit the World Affairs Council event listing: https://www.wacnh.org/event-6138191\n\n\n\nMembers: FREE\nPropri etors\, Subscribers\, and Friends may attend this event for free. Membersh ip at the Proprietor and Subscriber levels includes one complimentary spou se/partner guest pass.\nNon-Members: $15\nAdmission to a single event.\nFr iend Membership: $25\nThis annual membership includes free admission for o ne person to the yearly lecture series.\n\n\n\n\nThis lecture is sponsored by Essential Planning\, LLC. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/03/brooke-harrington-stealth.png CATEGORIES:Current Events Series,Discussions LOCATION:Portsmouth Athenaeum\, 9 Market Square\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States GEO:43.07725;-70.75778 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 Market Square\, Portsmout h\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Portsmouth Athen aeum:geo:43.07725,-70.75778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T160000 DTSTAMP:20250516T023244Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/artsathenaeum-2025-poetry-readi ng-with-oliver-de-la-paz/ SUMMARY:ArtsAthenaeum 2025 Poetry Reading with Oliver de la Paz DESCRIPTION:The Portsmouth Athenaeum is delighted to welcome Oliver de la P az\, celebrated poet and educator\, for a special reading on Sunday\, May 18\, at 3:00 p.m. in the Shaw Research Library at the Portsmouth Athenaeum . A reception will follow\, providing an opportunity to meet poet\, Oliver de la Paz and purchase a copy of his book.\n\nCurrently serving as the Po et Laureate of Worcester\, MA (2023-2025)\, de la Paz is the author and ed itor of seven books\, including The Boy in the Labyrinth\, a finalist for the Massachusetts Book Award in Poetry\, and the forthcoming The Diaspora Sonnets (Liveright Press\, 2023). His work masterfully explores themes of identity\, migration\, and personal mythology\, earning him multiple Pushc art Prizes and grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Mas sachusetts Cultural Council.\n\nAs a co-founder and co-chair of Kundiman\, de la Paz is a champion of Asian American literature\, and his presence p romises to inspire both poetry lovers and emerging writers alike. For more about Oliver de la Paz\, visit oliverdelapaz.com.\n\nThis is a hybrid pro gram. You must register for in-person seating\, but you do not need to reg ister for Zoom. For the Zoom link\, click on the button below.\n\n\n\n&nbs p\;\n\nOnline booking will close 24 hours before the event. The remainder of seats will be available first come\, first serve at the event. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/03/Oliver-De-La-Paz.png CATEGORIES:ArtsAthenaeum Performance Series,Performance & Concert Series LOCATION:Portsmouth Athenaeum\, 9 Market Square\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States GEO:43.07725;-70.75778 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 Market Square\, Portsmout h\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Portsmouth Athen aeum:geo:43.07725,-70.75778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:33@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T183000 DTSTAMP:20250514T162916Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/2025-lecture-series-a-goodly-pl ace-the-construction-and-character-of-the-wentworth-coolidge-mansion-offer ed-by-john-rule-and-adi-rule/ SUMMARY:2025 Lecture Series: “A Goodly Place: The Construction and Charac ter of the Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion” offered by John Rule and Adi Rule DESCRIPTION:NOTE: THIS PROGRAM IS NEARLY FULL.\nOverlooking the Piscataqua River’s back channel at Little Harbor sits one of Portsmouth’s hidden gems\, the Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion. Home of New Hampshire’s first Roy al Governor\, Benning Wentworth. The rambling forty-plus-room mansion repr esents one of only two colonial governor’s residences to have survived e ssentially unchanged since its original construction. Over its long histor y\, the Little Harbor estate has served as a working farm\, seat of govern ment\, summer home and artist retreat. From its unique architecture to the elegant gardens and historic lilacs that once graced its grounds\, the ma nsion has faithfully reflected the eclectic tastes of three centuries of o wners.\nFor ten years John Rule served as tour guide at the Wentworth-Cool idge Mansion. He has lectured on the history of colonial governor Benning Wentworth’s land grants and participated in a public panel discussing in teresting and little-known facts about the Wentworth mansion. Rule is also a volunteer archivist at the New Hampshire Historical Society where he ha s lectured and written about the history of New Hampshire's Brown Paper Co mpany.\nAdi Rule was a guide at the Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion for a decad e and still wonders if she’s seen all of it. In addition to guiding\, sh e facilitated and organized events\, including moderating the panel “Sec rets of the Mansion.” Previously\, she was an interpreter at Strawbery B anke Museum. Adi is a writer and editor\, and teaches fiction at the Solst ice MFA in Creative Writing Program at Lasell University in Newton MA.\nFo r the 2025 Lecture Series "Beauty on the Seacoast and Beyond: Art\, Archit ecture and Gardens\," each program begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Shaw Researc h Library (unless otherwise noted). Reservations for each program are requ ired as seating is limited. If unable to keep a reservation\, please let u s know by emailing events@portsmouthathenaeum.org. Attendance at programs is free for Athenæum Proprietors\, Subscribers and Friends. Guests and me mbers of the public are welcome to attend the entire series by becoming a Friend of the Athenæum for as little as $25 per year\, payable at the doo r. Admission to an individual program is $15.\nIf you have questions\, ple ase contact events@portsmouthathenaeum.org.\n\n\n\nMembers: FREE\nPropriet ors\, Subscribers\, and Friends may attend this event for free. Membership at the Proprietor and Subscriber levels includes one complimentary spouse /partner guest pass.\nNon-Members: $15\nAdmission to a single event.\nFrie nd Membership: $25\nThis annual membership includes free admission for one person to the yearly lecture series.\n\n\n\nThe 2025 lecture series is sp onsored by Whole Wealth Management.\n\n\n\nImage: View of the Wentworth-Co olidge Mansion\, Portsmouth\, NH\, circa 1880. Photo by the Davis Brothers . Gift of Kathleen McInerney. PS3080. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/03/PS3080.png CATEGORIES:Discussions,Lecture Series LOCATION:Portsmouth Athenaeum\, 9 Market Square\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States GEO:43.07725;-70.75778 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 Market Square\, Portsmout h\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Portsmouth Athen aeum:geo:43.07725,-70.75778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:49@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T183000 DTSTAMP:20250508T193444Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/lawfare-in-the-age-of-lincoln-f rom-the-battlefield-to-the-court-room-fitz-john-porters-long-winter-of-inj ustice/ SUMMARY:Lawfare in the age of Lincoln: From the battlefield to the court ro om\, Fitz John Porter's long winter of injustice DESCRIPTION:A talk with esteemed historian William Marvel\, author of Radic al Sacrifice\, The Rise and Ruin of Fitz John Porter.\n\nThe program will be on the third-floor in the Shaw Research Library.\n\nPresented by the Fi tz John Porter Project\, a NH Not for Profit Corp. -- a community force fo r good™\nIf you would like to attend the lecture via Zoom\, here is the link.\n\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\n\n\nImages: (left) Cover of William Marve l's book\; (right) View of a worker installing the plaques to Gen. Fitz Jo hn Porter's statue in Haven Park\, Portsmouth\, NH\, in 1904. Photograph b y Richard D. McDonough. Richard D. McDonough Photograph Collection\, P0011 _023. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/04/radical-sacrifice.png CATEGORIES:Book Talks,Discussions LOCATION:Portsmouth Athenaeum\, 9 Market Square\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States GEO:43.07725;-70.75778 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 Market Square\, Portsmout h\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Portsmouth Athen aeum:geo:43.07725,-70.75778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:31@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T183000 DTSTAMP:20250506T204944Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/2025-current-events-lecture-ser ies-tracing-homelands-israel-palestine-and-claims-of-belonging/ SUMMARY:2025 Current Events Lecture Series: "Tracing Homelands: Israel\, Pa lestine and the Claims of Belonging" DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This event was originally scheduled for Thursday\, April 24\, and it is now rescheduled for Friday\, May 23. It is also now FREE fo r all attendees.\n\nThe Current Events Lecture Series presents Linda Dittm ar on “Tracing Homelands: Israel\, Palestine and the Claims of Belonging .”\n\nMs. Dittmar's early years (1939-1960) were marked by the turmoil o f war and nation building as Mandatory Palestine became Israel. Growing in to Israeli adulthood\, she witnessed the traumatic effects of both the Jew 's Holocaust and the Palestinians' Nakba.She has lived in the US since 196 1 and she received her Ph.D from Stanford University\, and has taught lite rature and film studies at the University of Massachusetts and in TelAviv. Ms Dittmar will discuss her experience of the changing landscape of Israe l and Palestine in conversation with Proprietor Prof. Jeff Bolster. A rece ption will follow.\n\nFor the 2025 Current Events Series\, each program be gins at 5:30 p.m. in the Shaw Research Library (unless otherwise noted). R eservations for each program are required as seating is limited. If unable to keep a reservation\, please call again to release the seat for someone else. Attendance at programs is free for Athenæum Proprietors\, Subscrib ers\, and Friends. Guests and members of the public are welcome to attend the entire series by becoming a Friend of the Athenæum for as little as $ 25 per year\, payable at the door. Admission to an individual program is $ 15.\n\nNote: Online registration is available until 24 hours before the ev ent. After that time\, please call (603) 431-2538 to reserve any remaining spots. Thank you for your cooperation.\n\nIf you have any questions\, ple ase contact events@portsmouthathenaeum.org.\n\n\n\nAttendees: FREE\nThis p rogram is now free\; however\, there is a maximum occupancy limit for the room. Please sign up now to ensure your seat(s).\n\n\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/03/linda-dittmar-homelands.png CATEGORIES:Current Events Series,Discussions LOCATION:Portsmouth Athenaeum\, 9 Market Square\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States GEO:43.07725;-70.75778 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 Market Square\, Portsmout h\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Portsmouth Athen aeum:geo:43.07725,-70.75778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T180000 DTSTAMP:20250523T053011Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/memorial-concert-with-organist- geoffrey-wieting/ SUMMARY:Memorial Concert with Organist Geoffrey Wieting DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, May 29\, at 5:00 p.m. at St. John’s Epi scopal Church in Portsmouth for the annual Memorial Concert\, featuring re nowned organist Geoffrey Wieting.\nIN MEMORIAM 2024\nJoan Christy\, Share 311\nGerard Wesley “Wes” DeVries\, Share 33\nFelice Fullham\, Share 44 \nRuth Griffin\, Share 36\nElinor “Liz” Lamson\, Share 122\nRobert M. Mennel\, Share 165\nStephen Hall Roberts\, Share 13\nRichard Wilber Snowde n\, Share 279\n\nKatharine “Trina” Ingram\, spouse of Proprietor Col. Lionel Ingram\, Share 4\nJoan Slavin Rice\, spouse of Proprietor John Rice \, Share 22\nRobin Sowden\, spouse of Proprietor Richard Snowden\, Share 2 79\nSusan Thoresen\, spouse of Proprietor Robert Thoresen\, Share 196\n\nJ oyce Y. Hanrahan\, spouse of former Proprietor Edward "Jack" Hanrahan\, Sh are 25\n\nA gifted musician with deep New England roots\, Geoffrey Wieting began his organ studies in York Harbor\, Maine\, before continuing his tr aining at Phillips Exeter Academy\, Oberlin College &\; Conservatory\, and New England Conservatory\, where he earned his Master of Music. In add ition to his work as a freelance organist\, pianist\, and vocal coach\, he is a respected classical music reviewer for the Boston Musical Intelligen cer.\n\nThis special performance offers an evening of reflection\, remembr ance\, and exquisite music. No reservation required.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/02/geoffrey-wieting.png CATEGORIES:Members Events,Performance & Concert Series LOCATION:St. John's Episcopal Church\, 101 Chapel Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\ , 03801\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=101 Chapel Street\, Portsmo uth\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=St. John's Epi scopal Church:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:12@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T183000 DTSTAMP:20250307T004504Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/franklin-club-3/ SUMMARY:Franklin Club DESCRIPTION:The Junto\, also known as the Leather Apron Club\, was a club f or mutual improvement established in 1727 by Benjamin Franklin in Philadel phia. The Leather Apron Club's purpose was to debate questions of morals\, politics\, and natural philosophy\, and to exchange knowledge of business affairs. The Athenaeum's newly formed Franklin Club was created with this mind. Please join us on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Sawtelle Reading Room.\n\nWe loosely follow the list of questions fro m Ben Franklin’s club\, and generally chat and share thoughts about curr ent matters of life and town in a casual manner. The Franklin Club is a gr eat opportunity to bring new members or potential new members who are look ing for an opportunity to socialize and get to know other folks that are p art of the Athenaeum. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/02/franklin-700.png CATEGORIES:Franklin Club LOCATION:Portsmouth Athenaeum\, 9 Market Square\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States GEO:43.07725;-70.75778 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 Market Square\, Portsmout h\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Portsmouth Athen aeum:geo:43.07725,-70.75778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:17@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T200000 DTSTAMP:20250307T004531Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/art-round-town-for-the-exhibit- the-lunch-hour-portsmouth-3/ SUMMARY:Art 'Round Town for the exhibit "The Lunch Hour: Portsmouth" DESCRIPTION:Please join us during Art 'Round Town and see our latest exhibi t\, “The Lunch Hour: Portsmouth\," curated by Proprietor Judy Groppa in the Randall Gallery.\n\nThe FIRST FRIDAY of every month\, year-round\, dow ntown Portsmouth celebrates its inspired art community with special flair by presenting its Art ‘Round Town gallery walk. Art ‘Round Town is fre e and open to the public taking place from 5 to 8 p.m.\nTo learn more abou t our current exhibit\, click here to read our article by Sherry Wood in t he Portsmouth Herald / seacoastonline.com. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/03/Art-Round-Town.png CATEGORIES:Art Round Town,Exhibit Events LOCATION:Portsmouth Athenaeum\, 9 Market Square\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States GEO:43.07725;-70.75778 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 Market Square\, Portsmout h\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Portsmouth Athen aeum:geo:43.07725,-70.75778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:32@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T160000 DTSTAMP:20250307T010546Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/closing-day-for-the-exhibit-the -lunch-hour-portsmouth/ SUMMARY:Closing Day for the exhibit "The Lunch Hour: Portsmouth" DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the last day for the exhibit\, “The Lunch Hour: Portsmouth\," curated by Proprietor Judy Groppa in the Randall Galle ry.\nTo learn more about the exhibit\, click here to read our article by S herry Wood in the Portsmouth Herald / seacoastonline.com.\n \;\n\n\n\n \nImage: View of the Hodgdon and Kershaw Oyster House Restaurant next to t he North Church in Market Square\, Portsmouth\, NH\, circa 1900. St. Clair Studio\, PS1861.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/03/ps1861-web.png CATEGORIES:Exhibit Events LOCATION:Portsmouth Athenaeum\, 9 Market Square\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States GEO:43.07725;-70.75778 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 Market Square\, Portsmout h\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Portsmouth Athen aeum:geo:43.07725,-70.75778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:34@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T183000 DTSTAMP:20250530T063432Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/2025-lecture-series-bedrock-gar dens-the-journey-from-a-privacy-sanctuary-to-a-public-garden-with-jill-noo ney/ SUMMARY:2025 Lecture Series: “Bedrock Gardens: The Journey from a Privacy Sanctuary to a Public Garden” with Jill Nooney DESCRIPTION:Jill Nooney\, the creator of Bedrock Gardens\, will talk about the 40-year journey she and her co-creator husband\, Bob Munger\, have tak en to turn their 30-acre private sanctuary in Lee NH into a public garden\ , an oasis of horticulture\, art and inspiration for the whole community.\ nJill keeps herself amused with her many interests\, including a practice as a clinical social worker\; a second business of Fine Garden Art\, whi ch she founded and co-runs\; designing and fabricating sculpture\; wifehoo d\; mothering\; and\, most recently\, the cello. She has written articles\ , been featured in numerous magazines\, lectured on garden art\, and desig ned award-winning displays at the New England Flower Show. She lives with her husband in Lee NH.\nFor the 2025 Lecture Series "Beauty on the Seacoas t and Beyond: Art\, Architecture and Gardens\," each program begins at 5:3 0 p.m. in the Shaw Research Library (unless otherwise noted). Reservations for each program are required as seating is limited. If unable to keep a reservation\, please call again to release the seat for someone else. Atte ndance at programs is free for Athenæum Proprietors\, Subscribers and Fri ends. Guests and members of the public are welcome to attend the entire se ries by becoming a Friend of the Athenæum for as little as $25 per year\, payable at the door. Admission to an individual program is $15.\nNote: On line registration is available until 24 hours before the event. After that time\, please call (603) 431-2538 to reserve any remaining spots. Thank y ou for your cooperation.\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact eve nts@portsmouthathenaeum.org.\n\n\n\nMembers: FREE\nProprietors\, Subscribe rs\, and Friends may attend this event for free. Membership at the Proprie tor and Subscriber levels includes one complimentary spouse/partner guest pass.\nNon-Members: $15\nAdmission to a single event.\nFriend Membership: $25\nThis annual membership includes free admission for one person to the yearly lecture series.\n\n\n\nThe 2025 lecture series is sponsored by Whol e Wealth Management. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/03/bedrock-gardens.png CATEGORIES:Discussions,Lecture Series LOCATION:Portsmouth Athenaeum\, 9 Market Square\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States GEO:43.07725;-70.75778 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 Market Square\, Portsmout h\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Portsmouth Athen aeum:geo:43.07725,-70.75778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:37@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T200000 DTSTAMP:20250620T044617Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/opening-reception-for-the-exhib it-jonathan-micthell-sewall-1748-1808/ SUMMARY:Opening Reception for the exhibit "Portsmouth in the Age of Jonatha n Mitchel Sewall" DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the opening reception for our latest exhibit \, "Portsmouth in the Age of Jonathan Mitchel Sewall (c.1770-1808)\," cura ted by Nancy Hammond in the Randall Gallery from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.\n\nThe e xhibit will run to November 15\, 2025. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/06/jonathan-mitchel-sewall.png CATEGORIES:Exhibit Events LOCATION:Portsmouth Athenaeum\, 9 Market Square\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States GEO:43.07725;-70.75778 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 Market Square\, Portsmout h\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Portsmouth Athen aeum:geo:43.07725,-70.75778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250702T183000 DTSTAMP:20250307T004548Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/franklin-club-4/ SUMMARY:Franklin Club DESCRIPTION:The Junto\, also known as the Leather Apron Club\, was a club f or mutual improvement established in 1727 by Benjamin Franklin in Philadel phia. The Leather Apron Club's purpose was to debate questions of morals\, politics\, and natural philosophy\, and to exchange knowledge of business affairs. The Athenaeum's newly formed Franklin Club was created with this mind. Please join us on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Sawtelle Reading Room.\n\nWe loosely follow the list of questions fro m Ben Franklin’s club\, and generally chat and share thoughts about curr ent matters of life and town in a casual manner. The Franklin Club is a gr eat opportunity to bring new members or potential new members who are look ing for an opportunity to socialize and get to know other folks that are p art of the Athenaeum. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/02/franklin-700.png CATEGORIES:Franklin Club LOCATION:Portsmouth Athenaeum\, 9 Market Square\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States GEO:43.07725;-70.75778 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 Market Square\, Portsmout h\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Portsmouth Athen aeum:geo:43.07725,-70.75778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:53@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T200000 DTSTAMP:20250711T014301Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/art-round-town-for-the-exhibit- portsmouth-in-the-age-of-jonathan-mitchel-sewall/ SUMMARY:Art 'Round Town for the exhibit "Portsmouth in the Age of Jonathan Mitchel Sewall" DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Art 'Round Town for our latest exhibit\, "Po rtsmouth in the Age of Jonathan Mitchel Sewall (c.1770-1808)\," curated by Nancy Hammond in the Randall Gallery from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.\n\nThe exhibit will run to November 15\, 2025. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/06/jonathan-mitchel-sewall.png CATEGORIES:Art Round Town,Exhibit Events LOCATION:Portsmouth Athenaeum\, 9 Market Square\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States GEO:43.07725;-70.75778 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 Market Square\, Portsmout h\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Portsmouth Athen aeum:geo:43.07725,-70.75778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:58@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T120000 DTSTAMP:20250717T235319Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/athenaeum-101/ SUMMARY:Athenaeum 101 DESCRIPTION:This introduction to the Athenaeum and its resources is designe d to help new members\, prospective members\, and generally curious member s find what they are looking for and discover things they don’t even kno w they want to find. This will be a recurring program\, held quarterly. Th e initial session will be run by Tom Hardiman starting at 11 a.m. in the 1 805 Reading Room.\n\nPlease register below. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/07/Home-manual-650.png CATEGORIES:Members Events LOCATION:Portsmouth Athenaeum\, 9 Market Square\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States GEO:43.07725;-70.75778 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 Market Square\, Portsmout h\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Portsmouth Athen aeum:geo:43.07725,-70.75778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:54@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T200000 DTSTAMP:20250725T154613Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/art-round-town-for-the-exhibit- portsmouth-in-the-age-of-jonathan-mitchel-sewall-2/ SUMMARY:Art 'Round Town for the exhibit "Portsmouth in the Age of Jonathan Mitchel Sewall" DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Art 'Round Town for our latest exhibit\, "Po rtsmouth in the Age of Jonathan Mitchel Sewall (c.1770-1808)\," curated by Nancy Hammond in the Randall Gallery from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.\n\nThe exhibit will run to November 15\, 2025.\n\nNOTE: We had the wrong date for this e vent in our "AUGUST LOOK AHEAD' section of our WEEKLY EMAIL\, sent to memb ers on July 27\, 2025. We apologize for this error. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/06/jonathan-mitchel-sewall.png CATEGORIES:Art Round Town,Exhibit Events LOCATION:Portsmouth Athenaeum\, 9 Market Square\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States GEO:43.07725;-70.75778 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 Market Square\, Portsmout h\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Portsmouth Athen aeum:geo:43.07725,-70.75778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:26@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T183000 DTSTAMP:20250307T004646Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/franklin-club-5/ SUMMARY:Franklin Club DESCRIPTION:The Junto\, also known as the Leather Apron Club\, was a club f or mutual improvement established in 1727 by Benjamin Franklin in Philadel phia. The Leather Apron Club's purpose was to debate questions of morals\, politics\, and natural philosophy\, and to exchange knowledge of business affairs. The Athenaeum's newly formed Franklin Club was created with this mind. Please join us on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Sawtelle Reading Room.\n\nWe loosely follow the list of questions fro m Ben Franklin’s club\, and generally chat and share thoughts about curr ent matters of life and town in a casual manner. The Franklin Club is a gr eat opportunity to bring new members or potential new members who are look ing for an opportunity to socialize and get to know other folks that are p art of the Athenaeum. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/02/franklin-700.png CATEGORIES:Franklin Club LOCATION:Portsmouth Athenaeum\, 9 Market Square\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States GEO:43.07725;-70.75778 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 Market Square\, Portsmout h\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Portsmouth Athen aeum:geo:43.07725,-70.75778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:38@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T200000 DTSTAMP:20250730T063249Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/twilight-tour/ SUMMARY:Twilight Tour DESCRIPTION:The Portsmouth Historic Sites Association will hold its popular Twilight Tour this year\, on Friday\, August 8\, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.\n\ nOne ticket gets you into the following historic sites:\n\n Portsmouth At henaeum\n Historic New England’s Langdon\, Rundlet-May\, and Jackson Ho use\n Strawbery Banke Museum’s Pitt Tavern\n Portsmouth Historical Soc iety’s John Paul Jones House\n Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire\n Moffatt-Ladd House &\; Garden\n Warner House\n Wentworth-Coolidge Ma nsion\n Wentworth-Gardner House\n\nIn advance\, tickets are $20 for adult s and $10 for children (12+). Day of tickets are $25 for adults\, $15 for children..\n\nEach Twilight Tour ticket is valid for one admission to the many participating sites on the night of the Twilight Tour. ​Proceeds be nefit the member sites of the Portsmouth Historic Sites Associates.\n\nPle ase note this is a completely self-guided tour.\n\nFor more information an d to purchase tickets\, click here. \n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/03/south-church-700.png CATEGORIES:Community Event LOCATION:https://www.portsmouthhistoric.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T170000 DTSTAMP:20250310T062939Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/2025-pacm-series-neave-trio/ SUMMARY:2025 PACM Series: Neave Trio DESCRIPTION:GRAMMY®-nominated Neave Trio—violinist Anna Williams\, celli st Mikhail Veselov\, and pianist Eri Nakamura—has captivated audiences w orldwide with its dynamic and radiant performances. Their 2022 album Music al Remembrances was nominated for a GRAMMY in the Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble category and features works by Rachmaninoff\, Brahms\, and Ravel .\n\nPraised by WQXR for their “bright and radiant” artistry\, Neave h as performed at Carnegie Hall\, Lincoln Center’s Mostly Mozart Festival\ , and esteemed venues worldwide. Their latest album\, Rooted (2024)\, expl ores folk influences in works by Coleridge-Taylor\, Smetana\, Suk\, and Ma rtin.\n\n$30 admission per person or $10 per student at the door. We accep t cash\, check\, credit card\, or Venmo.\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Jacob Lewis Lovendahl ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/03/Neave-Trio-2025.png CATEGORIES:PACM Concert Series,Performance & Concert Series LOCATION:The Dance Hall\, Kittery\, Maine\, 7 Walker Streeet\, Kittery\, Ma ine\, 03904\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=7 Walker Streeet\, Kittery\ , Maine\, 03904\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=The Dance Hall\ , Kittery\, Maine:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:39@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T190000 DTSTAMP:20250822T011909Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/annual-athenaeum-pot-luck-picni c/ SUMMARY:32nd Annual Athenaeum Pot-Luck Picnic DESCRIPTION:Bring a dish to share by last name:\n\n A-E: Dessert\n F-K: M ain Dish\n L-Q: Main Dish\n R-Z: Salad\n\nOr bring your own and enjoy th e company and the scenery! Appetizers\, wine\, beer\, and water are provid ed! No RSVP - just come! And please encourage a fellow Proprietor\, Subscr iber\, or Friend to join you! Any questions? Call Tom Hardiman 603 431-253 8.\n\n(In the tent\, rain or shine!) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/03/PICNIC.png CATEGORIES:Members Events LOCATION:Seacoast Science Center\, 570 Ocean Blvd\, Rye\, NH\, 03870\, Unit ed States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=570 Ocean Blvd\, Rye\, NH\, 03870\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Seacoast Science Center: geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:27@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T183000 DTSTAMP:20250307T004748Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/franklin-club-6/ SUMMARY:Franklin Club DESCRIPTION:The Junto\, also known as the Leather Apron Club\, was a club f or mutual improvement established in 1727 by Benjamin Franklin in Philadel phia. The Leather Apron Club's purpose was to debate questions of morals\, politics\, and natural philosophy\, and to exchange knowledge of business affairs. The Athenaeum's newly formed Franklin Club was created with this mind. Please join us on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Sawtelle Reading Room.\n\nWe loosely follow the list of questions fro m Ben Franklin’s club\, and generally chat and share thoughts about curr ent matters of life and town in a casual manner. The Franklin Club is a gr eat opportunity to bring new members or potential new members who are look ing for an opportunity to socialize and get to know other folks that are p art of the Athenaeum. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/02/franklin-700.png CATEGORIES:Franklin Club LOCATION:Portsmouth Athenaeum\, 9 Market Square\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States GEO:43.07725;-70.75778 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 Market Square\, Portsmout h\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Portsmouth Athen aeum:geo:43.07725,-70.75778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:55@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T200000 DTSTAMP:20250711T014136Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/art-round-town-for-the-exhibit- portsmouth-in-the-age-of-jonathan-mitchel-sewall-3/ SUMMARY:Art 'Round Town for the exhibit "Portsmouth in the Age of Jonathan Mitchel Sewall" DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Art 'Round Town for our latest exhibit\, "Po rtsmouth in the Age of Jonathan Mitchel Sewall (c.1770-1808)\," curated by Nancy Hammond in the Randall Gallery from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.\n\nThe exhibit will run to November 15\, 2025. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/06/jonathan-mitchel-sewall.png CATEGORIES:Art Round Town,Exhibit Events LOCATION:Portsmouth Athenaeum\, 9 Market Square\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States GEO:43.07725;-70.75778 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 Market Square\, Portsmout h\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Portsmouth Athen aeum:geo:43.07725,-70.75778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:35@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T183000 DTSTAMP:20250812T061212Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/2025-lecture-series-the-lady-pe pperrell-house-and-gardens-with-anne-mankin-masury/ SUMMARY:2025 Lecture Series: “The Lady Pepperrell House and Gardens” w ith Anne Mankin Masury DESCRIPTION:Just across the Piscataqua\, the Lady Pepperrell House and Gard ens of Kittery Point is noted as one of the most high style pre-Revolution ary Georgian houses in Maine. The Lady Pepperrell House boasted significan t landscapes over time\, as did the family houses at the William Pepperrel l and Sparhawk Houses. Shifting political events and the fortunes of nearb y shipping and coastal resources would propel the economic rise\, fall and resurgence of each ownership era. The interaction of the Pepperrell famil y and later owners with some of Portsmouth’s famous residents ties the t wo communities together and reveals the influence of garden style on eithe r side of the river.\n\nAnne Mankin Masury has a master’s degree in plan t science from the University of Connecticut\, where she completed a progr am in historic landscape restoration. She worked for many years at Strawbe ry Banke Museum as Landscape Director and Director of Field Schools in His toric Preservation. She has consulted for museums with her business\, Flet cher Hill Gardens. She resides in Kittery Point\, Maine.\nFor the 2025 Lec ture Series "Beauty on the Seacoast and Beyond: Art\, Architecture and Gar dens\," each program begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Shaw Research Library (unl ess otherwise noted). Reservations for each program are required as seatin g is limited. If unable to keep a reservation\, please call again to relea se the seat for someone else. Attendance at programs is free for Athenæum Proprietors\, Subscribers and Friends. Guests and members of the public a re welcome to attend the entire series by becoming a Friend of the Athenæ um for as little as $25 per year\, payable at the door. Admission to an in dividual program is $15.\nNote: Online registration is available until 24 hours before the event. After that time\, please call (603) 431-2538 to re serve any remaining spots. Thank you for your cooperation.\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact events@portsmouthathenaeum.org.\n\n\n\nMemb ers: FREE\nProprietors\, Subscribers\, and Friends may attend this event f or free. Membership at the Proprietor and Subscriber levels includes one c omplimentary spouse/partner guest pass.\nNon-Members: $15\nAdmission to a single event.\nFriend Membership: $25\nThis annual membership includes fre e admission for one person to the yearly lecture series.\n\n\n\nThe 2025 l ecture series is sponsored by Whole Wealth Management.\n\n\n\nImage: View of the Lady Pepperrell House at Kittery Point\, Maine\, in the fall of 196 6. Photo by Joseph Goldenberg. PS3015_35. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/03/PS3015_35.png CATEGORIES:Discussions,Lecture Series LOCATION:Portsmouth Athenaeum\, 9 Market Square\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States GEO:43.07725;-70.75778 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 Market Square\, Portsmout h\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Portsmouth Athen aeum:geo:43.07725,-70.75778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:42@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T183000 DTSTAMP:20250812T061326Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/2025-current-events-lecture-ser ies-the-heat-is-on-climate-changes-deadly-toll-on-human-health/ SUMMARY:2025 Current Events Lecture Series: "The Heat is on: Climate Change s Deadly Toll on Human Health" DESCRIPTION:The Current Events Lecture Series presents the "The Heat is on: Climate Changes Deadly Toll on Human Health" with Rich DiPentima.\n\nRich is a proprietor and has held several important roles throughout his caree r in public health\, most recently in NH as Deputy Public Health Director in Manchester NH. He is on the Board of Directors of the NH Public Health Association.  Climate changes are increasingly affecting established know ledge on public health and Rich will enlighten us.\n\nA reception will fol low.\n\nFor the 2025 Current Events Series\, each program begins at 5:30 p .m. in the Shaw Research Library (unless otherwise noted). Reservations fo r each program are required as seating is limited. If unable to keep a res ervation\, please call again to release the seat for someone else. Attenda nce at programs is free for Athenaeum Proprietors\, Subscribers\, and Frie nds. Guests and members of the public are welcome to attend the entire ser ies by becoming a Friend of the Athenaeum for as little as $25 per year\, payable at the door. Admission to an individual program is $15.\n\nNote: O nline registration is available until 24 hours before the event. After tha t time\, please call (603) 431-2538 to reserve any remaining spots. Thank you for your cooperation.\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact ev ents@portsmouthathenaeum.org.\n\n\n\nMembers: FREE\nProprietors\, Subscrib ers\, and Friends may attend this event for free. Membership at the Propri etor and Subscriber levels includes one complimentary spouse/partner guest pass.\nNon-Members: $15\nAdmission to a single event.\nFriend Membership: $25\nThis annual membership includes free admission for one person to the yearly lecture series.\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/03/heat-is-on-lecture.png CATEGORIES:Current Events Series,Discussions LOCATION:Portsmouth Athenaeum\, 9 Market Square\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States GEO:43.07725;-70.75778 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 Market Square\, Portsmout h\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Portsmouth Athen aeum:geo:43.07725,-70.75778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T170000 DTSTAMP:20250310T062031Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/2025-pacm-series-balourdet-stri ng-quartet/ SUMMARY:2025 PACM Series: Balourdet String Quartet DESCRIPTION:Winners of the 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant and the Cleveland Quartet Award\, the Balourdet String Quartet is known for its fearless cr eativity and tight-knit musical chemistry. Currently the Graduate Quartet in Residence at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music\, the ensemb le has performed at Carnegie Hall\, Wigmore Hall\, and alongside world-ren owned composers.\n\nWith more than 70 concerts per season\, the Balourdet String Quartet pushes the boundaries of the string quartet repertoire\, pr emiering works by leading contemporary composers while staying deeply conn ected to classical tradition.\n\n$30 admission per person or $10 per stude nt at the door. We accept cash\, check\, credit card or Venmo.\n\n\n\nPhot o credit: © Kevin W. Condon  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/03/Balourdet.png CATEGORIES:PACM Concert Series,Performance & Concert Series LOCATION:South Church\, 292 State Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=292 State Street\, Portsmou th\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=South Church:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:28@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T183000 DTSTAMP:20250307T004827Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/franklin-club-7/ SUMMARY:Franklin Club DESCRIPTION:The Junto\, also known as the Leather Apron Club\, was a club f or mutual improvement established in 1727 by Benjamin Franklin in Philadel phia. The Leather Apron Club's purpose was to debate questions of morals\, politics\, and natural philosophy\, and to exchange knowledge of business affairs. The Athenaeum's newly formed Franklin Club was created with this mind. Please join us on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Sawtelle Reading Room.\n\nWe loosely follow the list of questions fro m Ben Franklin’s club\, and generally chat and share thoughts about curr ent matters of life and town in a casual manner. The Franklin Club is a gr eat opportunity to bring new members or potential new members who are look ing for an opportunity to socialize and get to know other folks that are p art of the Athenaeum. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/02/franklin-700.png CATEGORIES:Franklin Club LOCATION:Portsmouth Athenaeum\, 9 Market Square\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States GEO:43.07725;-70.75778 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 Market Square\, Portsmout h\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Portsmouth Athen aeum:geo:43.07725,-70.75778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:56@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T200000 DTSTAMP:20250711T014156Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/art-round-town-for-the-exhibit- portsmouth-in-the-age-of-jonathan-mitchel-sewall-4/ SUMMARY:Art 'Round Town for the exhibit "Portsmouth in the Age of Jonathan Mitchel Sewall" DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Art 'Round Town for our latest exhibit\, "Po rtsmouth in the Age of Jonathan Mitchel Sewall (c.1770-1808)\," curated by Nancy Hammond in the Randall Gallery from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.\n\nThe exhibit will run to November 15\, 2025. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/06/jonathan-mitchel-sewall.png CATEGORIES:Art Round Town,Exhibit Events LOCATION:Portsmouth Athenaeum\, 9 Market Square\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States GEO:43.07725;-70.75778 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 Market Square\, Portsmout h\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Portsmouth Athen aeum:geo:43.07725,-70.75778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:59@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T183000 DTSTAMP:20250827T182457Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/the-historical-development-of-o ur-understanding-of-the-components-of-healthful-nutrition-with-dr-fred-sch ubert/ SUMMARY:The Historical Development of Our Understanding of the Components o f Healthful Nutrition with Dr. Fred Schubert DESCRIPTION:Several cases are examined that highlight our developing knowle dge of dietary needs. The discussion begins in the 18th century\, when the scourge of scurvy decimated sailing crews. It concludes with issues that are still problematic in the 21st century. As nutrients are considered\, s ome light is shed on the origins of life.\n\nThis program will be in the t hird-floor Shaw Research Library.\n\nNote: Online registration is availabl e until 24 hours before the event. After that time\, please call (603) 431 -2538 to reserve any remaining spots. Thank you for your cooperation. If y ou have any questions\, please contact events@portsmouthathenaeum.org.\n\n \n\nMembers: FREE\nProprietors\, Subscribers\, and Friends may attend this event for free. Membership at the Proprietor and Subscriber levels includ es one complimentary spouse/partner guest pass.\nNon-Members: $15\nAdmissi on to a single event.\nFriend Membership: $25\nThis annual membership incl udes free admission for one person to the yearly lecture series.\n\n\n\n&n bsp\; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/08/Schubert-Nutrition-Talk.png CATEGORIES:Discussions LOCATION:Portsmouth Athenaeum\, 9 Market Square\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States GEO:43.07725;-70.75778 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9 Market Square\, Portsmout h\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Portsmouth Athen aeum:geo:43.07725,-70.75778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:60@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T143000 DTSTAMP:20250918T052812Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/portsmouth-athenaeum-book-sale/ SUMMARY:Portsmouth Athenaeum Book Sale DESCRIPTION:170 State Street \n\n(next to Temple Israel\, look for the gara ge door)\n\nSunday\, October 12th\, 10-2:30\n\nNo parking in front parking lot off State Street—drop off only\n\nParking in rear from Court and Wa shington streets—the Temple Israel lot\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/09/athenaeum-book-sale.png CATEGORIES:Community Event LOCATION:Portsmouth Athenaeum Annex\, 170 State Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=170 State Street\, Portsmou th\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Portsmouth Athe naeum Annex:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:21@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T170000 DTSTAMP:20250310T061511Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/2025-pacm-series-terra-string-q uartet/ SUMMARY:2025 PACM Series: Terra String Quartet DESCRIPTION:An internationally acclaimed ensemble\, the Terra String Quarte t has won top prizes at the Melbourne and Osaka International Chamber Musi c Competitions and the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. Formed by graduates of Juilliard\, NEC\, Harvard\, and Curtis\, the quartet is p raised for its “remarkable maturity and musicality” (Hyde Park Herald) .\n\nCurrently the 2024-26 Ensemble-in-Residence at Yale School of Music\, Terra String Quartet balances passion and precision\, bringing fresh ener gy to the classics while championing new compositions.\n\n$30 admission pe r person or $10 per student at the door. We accept cash\, check\, credit c ard\, or Venmo.\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Sophie Kay Photography ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2025/03/terra-string.png CATEGORIES:PACM Concert Series,Performance & Concert Series LOCATION:South Church\, 292 State Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=292 State Street\, Portsmou th\, NH\, 03801\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=South Church:ge o:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:36@portsmouthathenaeum.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T183000 DTSTAMP:20250812T061440Z URL:https://portsmouthathenaeum.org/events/2025-lecture-series-art-history -at-the-isles-of-shoals-with-douglas-nelson-and-sara-morris/ SUMMARY:2025 Lecture Series: “Art History at the Isles of Shoals” with Douglas Nelson and Sara Morris DESCRIPTION:The Isles of Shoals have drawn creative people ever since poete ss Celia Thaxter hosted a celebrated salon on Appledore island\, the large st of the Isles. Famed writers\, musicians and artists were entertained by her as she was entertained by them. Among the artists were such notables as Childe Hassam\, Appleton Brown\, William Morris Hunt and Ole Bull. Doug Nelson and Sara Morris will discuss a variety of notable Shoals artists a nd their work from the 19th and 20th Centuries. Their presentation will i nclude an introduction to the Shoals Marine Laboratory’s program for und ergraduate studies and the artist-in-residence program on Appledore.\nDoug Nelson is a Managing Director and Wealth Advisor at Sunpointe Investments . He draws on 30+  years of advisory experience directly serving clients and their families in aligning personal lives with their equally personal portfolios and objectives.\nDoug completed his undergraduate studies at Ca rnegie Mellon and the University of New Hampshire\, has a graduate certifi cate in financial analysis from Harvard University and has studied under Y ale economist Robert Schiller. He has served clients at JP Morgan Chase\, Merrill Lynch\, Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo prior to joining Sunpointe Investments.\nDoug is actively involved on the Shoals Marine Laboratory Ad visory Board\, has served numerous other charities and foundations in vari ous capacities and is an avid art collector and museum supporter. He lives in Rye Beach NH with his wife Karin. Their daughters Lizzie and Ali are a lumni of Bucknell University and currently reside in New York City. As a f amily\, they enjoy skiing\, hiking\, travel and\, of course\, fine art.\nS ara Morris is the Executive Director of the Shoals Marine Lab\, which is j ointly operated by the University of New Hampshire and Cornell University. Her connection to Shoals began during her graduate research on bird migra tion at Cornell University and continued throughout her career as a colleg e professor and college administrator at Canisius College in Buffalo\, New York\, where she now holds the rank of Professor Emerita.\nAt Shoals\, sh e leads a team of year-round and seasonal employees in providing transform ative\, immersive\, place-based educational opportunities for undergraduat es\, supporting environmental research\, developing sustainable infrastruc ture and practices and building a supportive and engaging community. Part of this community includes an artist-in-residence program that enriches th e atmosphere and expands learning opportunities. Sara also currently serve s as the President of the American Ornithological Society. She lives in Le e with her husband\, Bob.\nFor the 2025 Lecture Series "Beauty on the Seac oast and Beyond: Art\, Architecture and Gardens\," each program begins at 5:30 p.m. in the Shaw Research Library (unless otherwise noted). Reservati ons for each program are required as seating is limited. If unable to keep a reservation\, please call again to release the seat for someone else. A ttendance at programs is free for Athenaeum Proprietors\, Subscribers and Friends. Guests and members of the public are welcome to attend the entire series by becoming a Friend of the Athenaeum for as little as $25 per yea r\, payable at the door. Admission to an individual program is $15.\nNote: Online registration is available until 24 hours before the event. After t hat time\, please call (603) 431-2538 to reserve any remaining spots. Than k you for your cooperation.\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact events@portsmouthathenaeum.org.\n\n\n\nMembers: FREE\nProprietors\, Subscr ibers\, and Friends may attend this event for free. Membership at the Prop rietor and Subscriber levels includes one complimentary spouse/partner gue st pass.\nNon-Members: $15\nAdmission to a single event.\nFriend Membershi p: $25\nThis annual membership includes free admission for one person to t he yearly lecture series.\n\n\n\nThe 2025 lecture series is sponsored by W hole Wealth Management. 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