For the first time since 2019, the Portsmouth Historic Sites Association will hold its popular Twilight Tour on Friday, August 5, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Come see what’s new at each organization—including new exhibitions, new displays, new acquisitions, and new research. Our members have been busy behind the scenes and have much to share after the pandemic-induced hiatus!
Tickets—which include admission and discounts at member sites for the remainder of the season—are $20 in advance ($25 day of) for adults and $10 for children. For tickets, go to www.portsmouthhistoric.org and follow the provided link, or call Stephanie Hewson at (603) 430-7968, or Andy Goodell at (603) 433-9505.
John Paul Jones House Hours During the Heatwave
This is a friendly reminder that the John Paul Jones House does not have air conditioning. For the safety of our staff, volunteers, and guests, we are going to be using our best judgement when it comes to being open to the public.
For at least the remainder of the current heatwave, JPJ will be open only 11am to 2pm, and we may have to close all together. Please give us a ring before making the trip to be sure we’re open! 603-436-8433
“Visual Conversations” August 18
Thursday, August 18, at 6:30pm
Join us in person or by Zoom for an evening talk about the history and impact of children’s literature illustration in New England.
Tickets are FREE for members, $15 for non-members
Portsmouth Advocates Accepting Nominations for the 2022 Awards
Do you know of a homeowner, business, or institution that’s done a particularly good job of preserving the historical integrity of their building? The Portsmouth Advocates are starting the process of determining the winners of their 2022 awards.
If you have projects or people to nominate, please drop them a line at advocates@portsmouthhistory.org
The awards to be bestowed are:
- Restoring the Integrity of a Resource: A substantial project to bring a historic property back to the way it appeared at a specific period in time by using documentation to guide the process; or a significant research effort (i.e. archaeology) that enhances the understanding of that historic property.
- Sensitive Maintenance of a Historic Property: This award honors the unsung heroes who invest time, effort, and resources to maintain their historic buildings, structures, or landscapes.
- Rehabilitation of a Historic Property: Reusing a historic building, structure, or landscape in a way that maintains its historic character while adaptively reusing the property to suit a new use.
- Compatible New Construction: Examples of a new building, structure, or landscape that respects its historic context while being discernible and compatible with its surroundings.
- Arthur J. Gerrier Award: Since 1991 Portsmouth Advocates has presented the Arthur J. Gerrier Memorial Award to an individual who is committed to serving our historic community. Gerrier was a member of the Portsmouth Advocates Board and an outstanding architectural historian.
- John Grossman Memorial Award. The John Grossman Award recognizes an individual who makes a reality of an organization’s mission by bridging the theoretical and the practical.” Grossman, a tireless supporter of Portsmouth non-profits, chaired Portsmouth Advocates for many years.
Whimsical, Unique Puppets at the Shop
If you’re looking for a fun gift for new parents and young kids, check out these eco-friendly hand puppets that are hand made with reclaimed wool from vintage sweaters. Each puppet is completely unique!
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