New Civics Education Tools for a New School Year Educators work every day to empower their students through knowledge. I work to do the same for Rhode Islanders as Secretary of State, by making government more accessible and transparent. Of course, having the right tools can make all the difference in getting our jobs […]
On September 8, 2019, the Portsmouth Community Theater presented a new version of their play, “The Ghostly Witness”, at the Portsmouth Historical Society Museum Assembly Hall.
Over 40 guests were treated to an exceptional presentation by author Christian McBurney, ” Spies During the Revolutionary War ” on August 21, 2019 at the Museum.
Members of the Portsmouth Historical Society greeted the East Bay Kayakers on their inbound journey tracing the 1777 path of Lt. Col Wm Barton on his daring raid to capture British General Prescott
On July 20, 2019 Members of the PHS separated “junk” from “artifacts” in the PHS storage shed
Portsmouth, Rhode Island has a proud history of amazing men and women. Although it may be easier to trace the lives and influence of the Portsmouth men, our community has had women who shaped our character. As we remember the birthday of Anne Hutchinson, the Portsmouth Historical Society celebrates some of these women on July
The Old Town Hall was resided with new red cedar shingles – good for the next 50 years
The Navy Band Northeast Brass Quintet grace the beautiful PHS Hall on June 28, 2019. Over 75 guests enjoyed a wonderful concert that had selections that spanned the world.
The Society’s Annual Members Meeting was held at the Society’s Museum Hall on Monday June 17, 2019. Outgoing President Jim Garman greeted members and provided an update on the status of the Society. Nancy Crawford provided information on two new paintings that have been acquired. Gloria Schmidt gave a wonderful talk on Portsmouth stone walls.
