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Portsmouth Athenaeum

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9 Market Square
Portsmouth
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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

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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
    Portsmouth Athenaeum
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    • 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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    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
    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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    1805 Building Tour
    1805 Building Tour
    June 20, 2026    
    1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
    $0.00 - $10.00
    Portsmouth Athenaeum
    • Building Tours
    1805 Building, Building Tours, Library Room, Sawtelle Reading Room
    Come view our 200+ year-old historic membership library. This 45-minute tour takes you through spaces usually reserved for our members. The tour will start at [...]
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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
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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"
    4 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
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    1805 Building Tour
    1805 Building Tour
    20 Jun 26
    Portsmouth
    Events on July 1, 2026
    Franklin Club
    Franklin Club
    1 Jul 26
    Portsmouth

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