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Civil War Encampment Returns to Strawbery Banke Print Email

Civil War encampment at Strawbery Banke in 2011MARK YOUR CALENDAR

The 5th New Hampshire Regiment of Civil War role-players will pitch camp on the lawn of "Puddle Dock" at Strawbery Banke Museum in downtown Portsmouth NH on Saturday and Sunday, June 16 and 17, 2012 and present a glimpse of camp life and American Civil War history over the course of the weekend. (See details below)

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Underwater Photographer Andrew Martinez at Star Island in June Print Email

badge seastar, photographed by Andrew MartinezMARK YOUR CALENDAR

Those who appreciate stunning underwater photographs of marine life will enjoy presentations by renowned photographer Andrew Martinez and others during a five-day, four-night conference on Star Island, six miles off the New Hampshire coast. The special event entitled “Under the Amazing Sea at the Isles of Shoals” runs from June 23 to 27 and is open to the public. (Continued below)

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Two Tavern Talks in Exeter in June Print Email

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Two authors whose work focuses on the founding our nation will kick off the American Independence Museum’s “Tavern Talk” series at Exeter’s historic Folsom Tavern in June. Topics on June 6 and June 20 include the rocky start to the American nation and a humorous look at the US Constitution. (Continued below)

 

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Whittier House Welcomes Portsmouth Historians Print Email

J Dennis Robinson and Maryellen Burke at the Isles of ShaolsAMESBURY -- The Whittier Home Museum members and guests welcome seacoast historians Maryellen Burke and J. Dennis Robinson at an upcoming tea on Thursday, June 7 at 2:00 pm. Portsmouth “history couple” will reveal hidden secrets from the ongoing archaeological dig at the Isles of Shoals. Burke and Robinson, who recently appeared on the Travel Channel’s “Mysteries at the Museum” TV series, are stewards of Smuttynose Island. (Continued below)

 

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Sarah Orne and Henry David Seen in Keene Print Email

Sarah Orne Jewett and Henry David ThoreauMARK YOUR CALENDAR

Keene Chautauqua 2012 will focus on the theme of Building Common Ground: Community, Compassion and Civility. Funded in part by a Humanities Council grant, this year's June 27 and 28 living history festival offers the opportunity to travel back in time and meet two of America's most influential literary legends – Sarah Orne Jewett and Henry David Thoreau. (Continued below)

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New Gundalow PISCATAQUA Offers Unique Day Sailing Print Email

Gundalow_PISCATAQUASAILING TOURS

Aboard the Piscataqua you may help set the sail, navigate, and take the helm while sailing on some of the six inland rivers connected to the Piscataqua River and Great Bay.  On most trips, you can help the crew haul a lobster trap or trawl for plankton – or just relax with a picnic lunch or dinner and take in the sights. (See schedule below)

 

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Lilac Festival Returns This Saturday Print Email

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The popular Lilac Festival returns to Portsmouth's Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion on Saturday, May 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsored by the Wentworth-Coolidge Commission, the celebration of the nation's oldest lilacs brings this historic seaside site to life each year.  (Continued below)

 

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Master Painter John Stobart Premiers New Work at Discover Portsmouth Print Email

Gosport_Chapel_on_Star_Island_by_John_StobartNEW SHOALS EXHIBIT

Original paintings by celebrated maritime artist John Stobart will be on display in the upper gallery at Discover Portsmouth beginning June 1. These gorgeous oil paintings were specifically created by Mr. Stobart to complement the exhibit Under the Isles of Shoals that features artifacts recently unearthed on Smuttynose Island that is now running in the lower gallery. (Continued below)

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History Gala at Hampton Beach Print Email

Hampton Beach NH postcardHAMPTON BEACH

History buffs and those nostalgic for summers gone by will enjoy the activities planned by the Hampton Beach Historical Society for the Hampton Beach State Park Gala to be held June 1 and 2, 2012. The Gala marks the completion of the new $14.5 million Seashell complex restoration; it is the perfect time to not only salute Hampton Beach's future but to recognize its past. (Continued below)

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Start Your 2012 Garden at Farmers Markets Print Email

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Come to the Exeter and Portsmouth Farmers' Markets this week for everything you need to get your garden started. From seedlings and garden transplants to compost, an array of market vendors makes it easy. It's a great way to buy local and bring a bit of your favorite farms home to your own garden. (Continued below)

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