Fascinated by the history of the Isles of Shoals? Why not join the Isles of Shoals
Historic Research Association? Two meetings annually, low dues, and the opportunity
to learn more about these fasciating islands. (Photo by Peter Randall)
What ISHRA Does
Our purpose is to locate, collect, organize, preserve, expand, and make available
information and knowledge relating to the natural and human history
of the Isles of Shoals.
When ISHRA Meets
We meet at 7 P.M.on the 2nd Tuesday of May
and the 2nd Tuesday of November
at the Seacoast Science Center, at Odiorne State Park, Route 1A, in Rye, NH..
Meetings are friendly and fun. Guests are welcome.We have refreshments.
There's a short business meeting and then a program that is
Isles of Shoals related, informative and entertaining.
What Members Get
Our ISHRA Newsletter is published twice a year. It contains news
the Isles of Shoals, articles of historic interest, recipes, poetry, art
work,
photos, and information about ISHRA sponsored activities and events.
Among other programs, we sponsor a summer day-trip to Appledore
and a fall weekend conference on Star Island.
Members are invited to work on any of our committees: Program
Collections, Publications, Membership, and Nominations.
How to Sign Up
Our membership year runs from June to May.
Dues are $10 per year for Individuals, $5 for Juniors and $25 for Organizations
Make checks payable to ISHRA
and send today to PO Box 705, Portsmouth, NH 03801
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