The Thurston Meal Bag
Portsmouth History Notes has posted a story about the “Thurston Meal Bag”
Eagle Eyes and Emergency Action Averts Damage to PHS Museum
The eagle eye of Gary Gump and the great work of Mike Paglierani and Dave Duggan averted potential damage to the PHS Building. On Friday, Feb 23, Gary Gump, passing by, noted that the upper round window on the front of the building was missing. Rich Talipsky, Dave Duggan and Mike Paglierani located the plexiglass
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PHS Board Visits State Archives
On January 10, 2017, Jim Garman, Gary Gump, Doug Smith and Rich Talipsky of the PHS Board made a visit to the RI State archives.
Glen Horse Barn: Field Hospital during War
Glen Horse Barn: Field Hospital during War World War II the Portsmouth Civil Defense organization was looking for a place a field hospital could be set up and ready if was needed. The infirmary of the Portsmouth Priory could serve the west side of the town. Mrs. Edith Taylor Nicholson, owner of Glen Farm and director
Society President Offers Holiday Message
Christmas and Holiday message from Jim Garman We on the Portsmouth Historical Society board would like to wish all of our members and supporters a very Merry Christmas, Joyous Holidays and a Happy and healthy New Year! This past year we have made major strides in expanding our membership base and providing opportunities to our members
Portsmouth Historical Society Thanks Greenvale Vineyards
Portsmouth Historical Society Thanks Greenvale Vineyards Last week, Portsmouth Historical Society President Jim Garman presented a letter to Nancy Parker Wilson, owner of Greenvale Vineyards, thanking her and her husband, Bill Wilson, for hosting the Historical Society Harvest Social fundraiser in October, which raised over $2000. The letter read, in part: “The Portsmouth Historical Society
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Island Park History: A Photographic Lecture – Dec 15
Island Park History: A Photographic Lecture By Jim Garman Portsmouth Town Historian and Historical Society President Portsmouth Free Public Library Thursday, 15 December 6:30 – 7:30 This lecture is free and open to the public Reserve your seat by calling 683-9457
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Clements’ Market “Change for Charity” Donates to the Society
Monthly, Portsmouth’s Clements Marketplace maintains a “Change for Charity” jar at the exit to the market. Each month they award the collection to a local charity. For September 2016, Clements selected the Portsmouth Historical Society as their charity and sent a donation in the sum of $130.16. See the award letter and the Society President’s
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PCT Thanks PHS for Support
The Portsmouth Community Theater sent a letter of thanks to the Historical Society. The Society provided an honorarium of $200 to the PCT for their support to “History Comes Alive” PCT Thanks 8-26-16
PHS Partners with Tiverton Historical Society
The Portsmouth Historical Society has partnered with the Tiverton Historical Society. We encourage you to support Tiverton’s events. Go to their EVENTS PAGE for a full listing.