Welcome our new staff members!
Sabina Ion, Marketing Manager
Sabina is a trained archeologist with a long history in public outreach. She most recently worked at the American independence Museum and loves translating the work that happens inside the museum into the digital world to share with a broader audience.
Sarah Robbitts-Terry, Volunteer and Program Coordinator
Sarah has enjoyed a career as an educator in schools as well as museums. She is passionate about lifelong learning and can’t wait to bring all kinds of new programs, workshops, and activities to the Portsmouth community.
Molly Liolios, Collections Manager and Registrar
Molly has her masters in History and Archives from U Mass Boston and has previously worked at the Heritage Museum and Gardens. She looks forward to sharing objects that have not been on display.
Kim Simmons, Development Manager
Kim comes to us from just across town, having most recently worked at Albacore Park. She has a passion for all things maritime and is particularly excited when the tall ships come to town. She plans to use her enthusiasm for community history to broaden engagement with the Historical Society.
From the collection
Tucker’s jug reminds us of the area’s previous incarnation and enhances our understanding of the West India grocers’ important role in the mid-nineteenth century.
🏺Jug, New England, ca. 1849–56, Stoneware with cobalt-blue decoration, Gift from the estate of Edward and Florence Morrison (2019. 003).
I’d like to register for “Does the truth matter?”
Hi Julie, you can register for this event on our website: https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/does-truth-matter/