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Upcoming Events

  • Franklin Club - June 3, 2026 - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Franklin Club - July 1, 2026 - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Franklin Club - August 5, 2026 - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Franklin Club - September 2, 2026 - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Franklin Club - October 7, 2026 - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Franklin Club - November 4, 2026 - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Franklin Club - December 2, 2026 - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

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  • May 2026: Jewish American Heritage Month
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  • 2026 Lecture Series: The Spirit of 1776: Revolution, Constitution, Independence
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Franklin Club
Franklin Club
June 3, 2026    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Portsmouth Athenaeum
  • Franklin Club
Franklin Club, Sawtelle Reading Room
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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2026 Current Event Series presents "PFAS Contamination at Pease: A Community Perspective"
2026 Current Event Series presents "PFAS Contamination at Pease: A Community Perspective"
June 4, 2026    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
$0.00 - $25.00
Portsmouth Athenaeum
  • Discussions
  • Lecture Series
2026 Current Events Series, Andrea Amico, Shaw Research Library
Andrea Amico is a nationally recognized PFAS advocate and co‑founder of the Testing for Pease community action group, where she has led efforts since 2014 [...]
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Art 'Round Town for "New Hampshire Women Trailblazers"
Art 'Round Town for "New Hampshire Women Trailblazers"
June 5, 2026    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Portsmouth Athenaeum
  • Art Round Town
  • Exhibit Events
Exhibits, NH Women Trailblazers, Randall Gallery
Join us for Portsmouth's Art 'Round Town featuring our latest exhibit "The New Hampshire Women Trailblazers," a tribute to NH women who challenged social, economic, [...]
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NH Gives: Athenaeum Building Facade Renovations
NH Gives: Athenaeum Building Facade Renovations
June 9, 2026 - June 10, 2026    
5:00 pm
  • Community Event
  • Fundraiser
NH Gives 2026 will support phase one of a planned three-phase multi-year restoration for the Portsmouth Athenæum’s landmark historic buildings located at 9 and 6-8 [...]
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2026 Lecture Series: "Gen. William Whipple: Seaman, Soldier, Statesman and Signer of the Declaration of Independence" with D. Allan Kerr
2026 Lecture Series: "Gen. William Whipple: Seaman, Soldier, Statesman and Signer of the Declaration of Independence" with D. Allan Kerr
June 17, 2026    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
$0.00 - $25.00
Portsmouth Athenaeum
  • Discussions
  • Lecture Series
2026 Lecture Series: The Spirit of 1776: Revolution Constitution Independence, D. Allen Kerr, Proprietors, Shaw Research Library
Founding Fathers such as Jefferson, Franklin, Adams and Hancock have become mythic figures over the past two-and-a-half centuries, and the entire nation will be celebrating [...]
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Franklin Club
Franklin Club
July 1, 2026    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Portsmouth Athenaeum
  • Franklin Club
Franklin Club, Sawtelle Reading Room
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 [...]
More Info
Events on June 3, 2026
Franklin Club
Franklin Club
3 Jun 26
Portsmouth
Events on June 4, 2026
2026 Current Event Series presents "PFAS Contamination at Pease: A Community Perspective"
2026 Current Event Series presents "PFAS Contamination at Pease: A Community Perspective"
4 Jun 26
Portsmouth
Events on June 5, 2026
Art 'Round Town for "New Hampshire Women Trailblazers"
Art 'Round Town for "New Hampshire Women Trailblazers"
5 Jun 26
Portsmouth
Events on June 9, 2026
NH Gives: Athenaeum Building Facade Renovations
NH Gives: Athenaeum Building Facade Renovations
9 Jun 26
Events on June 10, 2026
NH Gives: Athenaeum Building Facade Renovations
NH Gives: Athenaeum Building Facade Renovations
9 Jun 26
Events on June 17, 2026
2026 Lecture Series: "Gen. William Whipple: Seaman, Soldier, Statesman and Signer of the Declaration of Independence" with D. Allan Kerr
2026 Lecture Series: "Gen. William Whipple: Seaman, Soldier, Statesman and Signer of the Declaration of Independence" with D. Allan Kerr
17 Jun 26
Portsmouth
Events on July 1, 2026
Franklin Club
Franklin Club
1 Jul 26
Portsmouth

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