Emma Stratton, Sarah Robbitts-Terry, Kim Simmons, and Jo Ann Klatskin (Newburyport Bank) celebrate the continued sponsorship of Portsmouth Historical Society’s Family Day program.
Every second Saturday, families can flock to Portsmouth Historical Society for free, family-friendly programming. This fun and educational program recently received an additional $5,000 of support from Newburyport Bank.
After a successful pilot year, Program Manager Jenn Thibadeau is excited to expand Family Day offerings, saying: “Thanks to Newburyport Bank we will be able to bring in more educators and partner with other local organizations to provide a variety of engaging activities throughout the year.”
Each month the Historical Society selects a different theme and plans hands-on family-friendly activities based on that theme. The first Family Day of 2024 focused on gardening. Attendees learned about historic gardens and native plants and then made egg-carton greenhouses and seed balls to plant at home. Other Family Day programs include a performance by Lindsay and her Puppet Pals for a theatrical Family Day on May 11, a Doodle Day on June 15, and Colonial Lawn Games on the John Paul Jones House Lawn on July 13.
“We must never take for granted the rich history that exists within our area,” stated Lloyd L. Hamm, President & CEO of the Bank. “And by supporting the Portsmouth Historical Society, we will ensure that for future generations. By protecting and presenting our past, they play an important role in the future of our communities.”
Family Day programs are free and open to the public, while registration is recommended. Family Day programs take place at either the Historical Society, 10 Middle Street, or the John Paul Jones House, 43 Middle Street, every second Sunday of the month.