Walking in the Footsteps of a Patriot
by Portsmouth Athenaeum | Jun 17, 2025 | Announcements, Exhibits
By Sherry Wood Soon after George Washington was named commander of the Continental Army in 1775, Portsmouth’s Jonathan Mitchel Sewall wrote the words to a song that would be sung in taverns and on battlegrounds during the Revolutionary War. Sewall, the subject...Spring 2025 Newsletter
by Portsmouth Athenaeum | Mar 21, 2025 | Announcements
Happening at the Athenaeum The spring Athenæum newsletter is chock full — from a nibble of our newest exhibit, “The Lunch Hour: Portsmouth,” to a look at the “Beauty on the Seacoast and Beyond” lecture series. Meet our 31 newest members...The Lunch Hour: Portsmouth, 1800 to 1950
by Portsmouth Athenaeum | Mar 1, 2025 | Announcements, Exhibits
Samuel Johnson in his 1755 dictionary defined the word lunch: “as much food as a hand can hold,” in other words a snack. The main meal of the day, dinner, was a hot meal eaten at home with family and apprentices or field hands, at approximately 2pm. For travelers...First in the Nation: New Hampshire Presidential Primaries – 1920 to 2020
by Portsmouth Athenaeum | Jan 26, 2024 | Announcements, Exhibits
Since 1920, New Hampshire has hosted the first presidential primary in the nation. As a small state with a long tradition of political engagement, New Hampshire has an extraordinarily successful record picking the primary candidates who ultimately win their respective...Recent News
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