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2026 Lecture Series: "First in the Nation from the Beginning" with Judge William Delker - May 20, 2026 - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Description
Two hundred and fifty years ago on July 4th, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed marking the official birth of our Nation. This year's lecture series encompasses facets of early American History. The great state of New Hampshire plays a significant role in the nation's history, as you will learn in April, May and June. In the fall, we resume with a talk on the role of African Americans in the Revolutionary War. We end with a discussion of what the concepts of liberty and equality meant to women. Each program begins at 5:30 pm in the Shaw Research Library of the Portsmouth Athenæum (unless otherwise noted). Online reservations for each program are required as seating is limited. If unable to keep a reservation, please email events@portsmouthathenaeum.org. Attendance 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 year. Admission to an individual program is $15.Upcoming Events
- 2026 Lecture Series: "First in the Nation from the Beginning" with Judge William Delker - May 20, 2026 - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- 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
- 2026 Lecture Series: "African American Soldiers and Sailors of New Hampshire During the American Revolution" with Glenn Knoblock - September 16, 2026 - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- 2026 Lecture Series: "Remember the Ladies': Moving Beyond Abigail Adams" with Janet Polasky - October 21, 2026 - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm