
If you are a history buff, you have to check out the Portsmouth Athenaeum! The front door is somewhat hidden but if you walk a little bit up the block from Starbucks you'll find it. Couple flights...
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The Portsmouth Athenaeum is a non-profit membership library, gallery, and archive established in 1817, situated in the historic heart of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. It boasts an extensive collection of over 40,000 volumes and holds a wealth of documents and artifacts related to the local history of New Hampshire's only major seaport.
In addition to its impressive library, the Athenaeum also engages the community through exhibitions, concerts, lectures, and a variety of educational and cultural programs. The facility emphasizes mutual improvement and continues to serve as a vital resource for research and the arts in the region.
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If you are a history buff, you have to check out the Portsmouth Athenaeum! The front door is somewhat hidden but if you walk a little bit up the block from Starbucks you'll find it. Couple flights...
When I wandered into the Portsmouth Athenaeum I had a Belle from Beauty and the Beast moment. The library is not as grand as Beast's, but there is something magical about being around really,...
When we bought our condo in Portsmouth, our insurance guy asked us if we wanted flood insurance. We went to the Athenaeum to see how frequently Portsmouth has flooding problems. The answer: our...
A secret gem. Visit during public hours or come for a concert or history lecture
The Portsmouth Athenaeum is an amazing resource right in Market Square. They have a great research library. They also do rotating exhibits from their impressive collection of artifacts from...