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Zoom Discussion with Author Charles Vidich

by Portsmouth Athenaeum | Feb 25, 2021 | Announcements, Events

ZOOM DISCUSSION Germs at Bay: Politics, Public Health, and American Quarantine CHARLES VIDICH March 11, 2021 5:30 PM   The Portsmouth Athenaeum and the Membership Libraries Group present a discussion with Charles Vidich, the author of Germs at Bay: Politics,...

Zoom Author Talk with Associate Professor Carolyn Eastman

by Portsmouth Athenaeum | Nov 19, 2020 | Announcements, Events

ZOOM BOOK TALK The Strange Genius of Mr. O: The World of the United States’ First Forgotten Celebrity CAROLYN EASTMAN December 9, 2020 7 PM The Portsmouth Athenaeum and the Membership Libraries Group present Carolyn Eastman, Associate Professor in the History...

ZOOM PROGRAM: The Life, Times and Political Career of Levi Woodbury

by Portsmouth Athenaeum | Sep 14, 2020 | Announcements, Events

ONLINE LOCAL HISTORY TALK The Life, Times and Political Career of Levi Woodbury with John P. McGee Tuesday September 22 7 – 8:30 PM   Note: This program was previously scheduled for September 16 as part of the Portsmouth Athenaeum’s “2020 Program...

Lecture: New England’s Benjamin Thompson (Count Rumford, 1753-1814)

by Portsmouth Athenaeum | Nov 2, 2018 | Announcements, Events

Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018 5:30 p.m. Third-floor Research Library   Athenaeum Proprietor Dr. Fred Schubert will give an illustrated talk on the life and scientific achievements of Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford. This talk will emphasize his pivotal scientific...

Old English and the Language of Beowulf

by Portsmouth Athenaeum | Dec 5, 2017 | Announcements, Events

Thursday December 7 5:30 p.m. in the Reading Room Professor Thomas Carnicelli returns with more history of the English tongue. He will speak on “Old English, the Language of Beowulf.” Reservations are requested, since space is limited. Call (603) 431-2538 for...

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Franklin Club
Franklin Club
December 3, 2025    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Portsmouth Athenaeum
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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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Athenaeum Holiday Gala
05 Dec
December 5, 2025    
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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Opening of the 29th Annual Proprietors Art Show
Opening of the 29th Annual Proprietors Art Show
December 6, 2025    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Proprietors, Proprietors Art Show
The 29th Annual Proprietors Art Show featuring works from members of the Portsmouth Athenaeum opens to the public in the Randall Gallery. Exhibit closes on [...]
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Holiday Concert with Boston Bay Quartet
Holiday Concert with Boston Bay Quartet
December 11, 2025    
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2025 PACM Concert Series, Boston Bay Quartet, Concerts, South Church
Ring in the holiday season with the Boston Bay Quartet, a dynamic woodwind ensemble featuring Matthew Lee, flute; Max Reed, clarinet; Camden Christenson Ward, oboe; [...]
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Franklin Club
Franklin Club
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Athenaeum Holiday Gala
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Opening of the 29th Annual Proprietors Art Show
Opening of the 29th Annual Proprietors Art Show
6 Dec 25
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Holiday Concert with Boston Bay Quartet
Holiday Concert with Boston Bay Quartet
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