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Dear Visitors:It is an honor as Mayor to welcome you to the City ofPortsmouth – the City of the Open Door and, in partnership withthe Portsmouth Historical Society, to the Discover PortsmouthCenter. Discover Portsmouth serves as an educational resourcethat enables a seamless connection to the numerous cultural,historical and artistic features that shape this City for all generations.During your visit to Portsmouth, it will quickly become apparent as to why thisCity has been named one of America’s Happiest Seaside Towns by Coastal Living,host of a food revolution by The Boston Globe, among other accolades. The variedrestaurants, museums, entertainment and businesses, coupled with the preservationof city history and values, offers a unique environment that visitors will admire.Discover Portsmouth is a distinct entryway for curious visitors to Portsmouth.I encourage you to take advantage of their services which reflect the City’s charisma,and look forward to your participation in the Portsmouth experience.Please come back to visit us many times.Cordially,Robert J. ListerMayorHelpful Information about PortsmouthPortsmouth Regional Hospital333 Borthwick Ave., Portsmouth603-436-5110www.portsmouthhospital.comPortsmouth City Hall1 Junkins Ave., Portsmouth603-431-2000www.cityofportsmouth.comPolice Department3 Junkins Ave., Portsmouth603-427-1500www.cityofportsmouth.comTo report an emergency, call 911Businesses:Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce500 Market St., Portsmouth(603) 610-5510www.portsmouthchamber.orgParking With Free Weekend Shuttle:www.parkportsmouth.comNewspapers:Portsmouth Heraldwww.seacoastonline.comThe NH Gazette www.nhgazette.comFoster’s Daily Democrat www.fosters.comWSCA LP 106.1 FM909 Islington St Suite #1, Portsmouth(603) 430 9722University of New Hampshirehttp://www.unh.eduLocal History Links:www.seacoastnh.comwww.portsmouthathenaeum.orgBeaches:Wallis Sands State Park, RyeNew Castle Commons, New CastleOdiorne Point State ParkShopping Areas:Downtown PortsmouthKittery OutletsMall at Fox Run, Newington2

Discover Portsmouth2015 SCHEDULEJULYAll MonthSat 7/11Sun 7/12Sat 7/18Thur 7/23Sat 7/25Sat 7/25Exhibition at Discover Portsmouth: Edwin & Mary Scheier: Mid-centuryModern Artists ~ AND ~NH Art Association & League of NH Craftsmen:A RETROSPECTIVE. Daily 9:30am to 5pm, Fridays until 8pmPortsmouth Black Heritage Trail Sankofa Walking Tour, 1pmJoin us in the Gardens to Celebrate John Paul Jones’ 268th Birthday!Bring a lawn chair. 43 Middle Street, 1pm to 4pmDiscover Portsmouth Gallery Talk by Co-curators of the NH ArtAssociation and League of New Hampshire Craftsmen: A Retrospective,Richard Candee and Robert Chase: Mid-century modernism in the NHAA,including the annual Currier Exhibitions and the scandal of 1948, 11amDiscover Portsmouth Scheier Exhibit Program: Award winning producerKen Browne will talk about his two documentaries: Four Hands One Heartand A League of Their Own, Gallery viewing 5pm, seating 5:30pm,film begins at 6pmPortsmouth Advocates Walking Tour by Richard Candee: Destroying andPreserving the Old North End, 10:30amPortsmouth Black Heritage Trail Sankofa Walking Tour, 1pmAUGUSTAll Month Exhibition at Discover Portsmouth: Edwin & Mary Scheier: Mid-centuryModern Artists ~ AND ~ NH Art Association & League of NH Craftsmen:A RETROSPECTIVE. Daily 9:30am to 5pm, Fridays until 8pmSat 8/1 Discover Portsmouth Gallery Talk - Join Richard Candee in a discussion on:Ed Scheier, Artist of Durham, 11amFri 8/7 Discover Portsmouth Scheier Exhibit Program: Collectors Panel –A dynamic discussion with several Scheier collectorsSeating at 5:30pm, panel begins at 6pmFri 8/7 Art ‘Round Town – The Gallery at Discover Portsmouth, 5pm – 8pmSat 8/8 Discover Portsmouth Gallery Talk – Scheier Gallery talk with Phillip andBetsy Zea, 11amSat 8/8 Portsmouth Black Heritage Trail Sankofa Walking Tour, 1pmSat 8/22 Portsmouth Black Heritage Trail Sankofa Walking Tour, 1pmSat 8/29 Portsmouth Advocates Walking Tour by Richard Candee: The GreatFires of Early 19th Century Portsmouth & The Brick Act of 1814, 10:30am3(continued on p. 5)

SEPTEMBERAll MonthFri 9/4Sat 9/5Thur 9/10Thur 9/17Sat 9/19Sat 9/26OCTOBERDiscover Portsmouth2015 SCHEDULE( C ONT. F ROM P. 3)Exhibition at Discover Portsmouth: Edwin & Mary Scheier: Mid-centuryModern Artists ~ AND ~ NH Art Association & League of NH Craftsmen:A RETROSPECTIVE Daily 9:30am to 5pm, Fridays until 8pmArt ‘Round Town – The Gallery at Discover Portsmouth, 5pm – 8pmPortsmouth Black Heritage Trail Sankofa Walking Tour, 1pmJoin us for the 2nd Annual Garden Party & Silent Auction, a benefit forthe preservation of the historic 1758 John Paul Jones House. Food,refreshments, raffles and music by Dry Martini, 5:30pmNH Humanities Council Lecture by Dick Hesse: John Winant: NH Man ofthe World. A FREE event brought to you by New Hampshire HumanitiesCouncil’s Humanities To Go! Program, doors open at 6:30pm, lecture at 7pmDiscover Portsmouth Gallery Talk by Co-curators of New Hampshire ArtAssociation and League of New Hampshire Craftsmen: A Retrospective,Richard Candee and Robert Chase: The Grace Casey Years and the boom instate and local support for the arts in New Hampshire, 11amPortsmouth Advocates Walking Tour by Richard M. Candee: Court Street,Haymarket Square & the Federal Domestic Architecture of the West End,10:30amCloses Fri 10/2 Exhibition at Discover Portsmouth: Edwin & Mary Scheier: Mid-centuryModern Artists ~ AND ~ NH Art Association & League of NH Craftsmen:A RETROSPECTIVE. Daily 9:30am to 5pm, Fridays until 8pmFri 10/2 Art ‘Round Town – The Gallery at Discover Portsmouth, 5pm – 8pmSat 10/10 Portsmouth Advocates Walking Tour by Richard M. Candee: Victorian Portsmouthand the Development of “Rundlett’s Mountain” 1860-1900,10:30amThu 10/15-Sun 10/18 New Hampshire Film Festival Weekend, Headquarters: Discover PortsmouthSat 10/17 A Night at the Museum! (Portsmouth style) What would happen if you were in amuseum and all the exhibits started to come alive? George Hosker-Bouley and histroupe present the hilarious and ridiculous A Night at the Museum - The John PaulJones House. Tours run every 15 minutes, 6pm-8:30pmSat 10/24 Two New Exhibits Open at Discover Portsmouth. Lower Gallery: Pastel Societyof New Hampshire Exhibition and in the Balcony: What Artists Look Like by guestcurator, Jay Goldsmith and Seacoast Artists, Daily 9:30am to 5pmSat 10/24 Portsmouth Advocates Walking Tour by Richard Candee: Walking the PortsmouthWaterfront – Georgian Mansions, Federal Warehouses and Industrial PortsmouthNow & Then, 10:30amFri 10/30 -Sat 10/31 The 9th Annual Black New England Conference: This year’s theme is Put Me In,Coach: The Battle to Integrate New England Sports, an investigation of the significantroles People of Color have played and continue to play in New England Sports.UNH Campus, Durham5(continued on p. 7)

Portsmouth Historical Society’sJohn Paul Jones House Museum2015 Exhibit "Signs of the City"A look at Portsmouth’s 19thand 20th-century signage,exploring the elaboratehand-painted lettering ofbusinesses from Market Streetto the South End, as well as theother major business: tourism.Open Daily 11am-5pm, May 1 - October 31, 201543 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH • 603-436-8420(across the street from Discover Portsmouth)6

NOVEMBERAll MonthFri 11/6DECEMBERTue 12/1–Thu 12/24Tue 12/1–Thu 12/24Discover Portsmouth2015 SCHEDULE( CONT. FROM P. 5)Exhibitions at Discover Portsmouth– Lower Gallery: Pastel Societyof New Hampshire Exhibition and in the Balcony: What Artists Look Likeby guest curator, Jay Goldsmith and Seacoast Artists, Daily 9:30am to 5pmArt ‘Round Town – The Gallery at Discover Portsmouth, 5pm – 8pm~AND~ Opening of the Balcony Exhibit: What Artists Look LikePortsmouth Vintage Christmas Gingerbread House Display andContest at Discover Portsmouth– lower Gallery, Daily 9:30am to 5pmExhibition at Discover Portsmouth – Gallery Balcony: What Artists Look Likeby guest curator, Jay Goldsmith and Seacoast Artists. Daily 9:30am to 5pmDiscover Portsmouth ~ 10 Middle Street ~ 603 436-8433John Paul Jones House ~ 43 Middle Street ~ 603 436 8420www.portsmouthhistory.orgDiscover PortsmouthB ACKGROUNDH ISTORYSince 1917 the Portsmouth Historical Society has worked to tellPortsmouth stories and preserve Portsmouth’s rich historical past. We savedthe John Paul Jones House — a National Historic Landmark — from destructionand opened it to the public in 1920. In a city with over 40 museum properties,it is the only one devoted to telling the history of the entire community.In addition to the John Paul Jones House Museum, Portsmouth HistoricalSociety operates Discover Portsmouth, in the site that was once the city’spublic library. In partnership with over 25 area museums, historic houses,theatres and performing arts venues, galleries, gardens, tours and nonprofitattractions, the Discover Portsmouth Center is your gateway to culturalPortsmouth. Our goal is to orient visitors and residents alike to the eclecticdiversity of this seaside community, to encourage you to explore a while andexperience first-hand all that our charming city has to offer.We are also home to The Portsmouth Black Heritage Trail which worksto preserve the history and culture of the African-American community in thePortsmouth region and offers a self-guided walking tour map of the area.In collaboration with the Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce,we work to promote the city as a national historic and cultural destination.7

O UR M ISSIONWe tell Portsmouth Stories. The Portsmouth Historical Societyis dedicated to increasing understanding and enthusiasm for thehistory of the entire community. Our trustees, staff, sponsors, andmembers believe strongly that the uniqueness of Portsmouth isdefined by the city's past. Our mission is to provide a central citylocation where in cooperation with other historic groups, we canintroduce, interpret and stimulate the study of Portsmouth history.Enjoy live theatre52 weeks a year!! !!!105 Marcy StreetON PRESCOTT PARKPortsmouth, NHReservations (603) 436-8123or online at playersring.org8

PORTSMOUTH HISTORICAL SOCIETYBOARD OF DIRECTORS, STAFF AND VOLUNTEERSWISH TO THANK OUR2015 SEASON SPONSORSFranklin Oyster HouseGemrGrill 28Hotel PortsmouthiHeart MediaPopovers on the SquareSoldatiPRYour support and friendship are deeply appreciatedand we couldn’t have done it without all of you!9

Portsmouth Historical Society’sA Self-Guided Walking TourPortsmouth has been home to Africansand Black Americans for more than 350years. This tour takes you to the siteswhere Portsmouth’s black residentslived, worked, prayed and celebrated.Follow Portsmouth’s black historythrough the centuries. Stops alongthe tour include Sherburne House &William Pitt Tavern at Strawbery BankeMuseum, Pearl Street Church, theCeres Street Waterfront and the siteof African Burying Ground.Purchase yourPortsmouth Black Heritage TrailMap & Guide at theDiscover Portsmouth Museum ShoppeFor more information,contact JerriAnne Boggis,PBHT Directorjaboggis@portsmouthhistory.orgor (603) 318-512010

THE FINEST IN FRESHSEAFOOD FROM AROUNDTHE WORLD ANDAROUND THE CORNERHEARTY, HEALTHY,HAPPYChef Matt Louis,James BeardSemifinalist 2015Portsmouth’sNeighborhoodOyster Bar603.766.3474150 CONGRESS STREETWWW.JUMPINJAYS.COM603.373.6001107 State Streetdosamigosburritos.com603.319.8178106 Penhallow Streetmoxyrestaurant.com603.373.8500148 Fleet Streetfranklinoysterhouse.comThe Museum ShopatDiscover PortsmouthFeaturing high quality gifts, books, clothing & accessoriesby LOCAL artisans and crafters. Stop in andtake a piece of Portsmouth home with you.Joy Lane . FarmSteve ZoldakSean MacDonaldFran MallonJewett FarmsElaine FullerTahana Caramelsand many more…The Museum Shop10 Middle Street ~ (603) 436-8433Open daily 10AM-5PMFridays through October ‘til 8pm!11

Welcome HometoOlde PortProperties!w603.766.042426 Congress StrreetPortsmouth, NHPortsmouth Harbor Cruises Est. 198264 Ceres Street • Portsmouth, NH 03801800-776-0915 or 603-436-8084Full Bar & Galley on Every Cruise to:Portsmouth Harbor, Isles of Shoals, SunsetHarbor Cruises, Great Bay and Cocheco RiverFall Foliage Cruises. Also Available for:Private Charters & Catered Functionswww.portsmouthharbor.com12

Top live acts. Freshest films.Dynamic entertainment all year long in The Music Hall’sHistoric Theater & Loft!Photos:David Murray/Clear Eye Photothe music hall • 28 chestnut street • portsmouth, nhbox office: (603) 436-2400 • themusichall.org13

I-95 BridgeNU.S.S.ALBACORESUBMARINEPARKCSarah Mildred Long BridgePortsmouthChamberofCommercePSGreen St.RUSSELL ST.Isles of ShoalsSteamship Co.EPortsmouthHarborCruisesThe SeacoastRepertoryTheatreJNW St.Vaughan St.HIGH ST.Port Walk PlaceFKIOSKTheMusicHallBAYOU AREHEREDQThe ButtonFactoryCityLibraryOPARROTT AVE.West End Studio Theater(Pontine Theater)G14

Points of Interest:PRESCOTTPARKARTSFESTIVALIMPlayers RingGUNDALOWCOMPANYLKA Discover Portsmouth Visitor Center,you are here)A Portsmouth Black History Trail, all over townA Seacoast African-American Cultural Center(you are here)B Governor John Langdon House, 10 min. walkC Jackson House, 15 min. walkD John Paul Jones House, across the streetE Moffatt-Ladd House & Garden, 5 blocks,10 min. walkF Portsmouth Athenaeum, 2 blocks, 5 min. walkG Rundlet-May House, 3 blocks, 5 min. walkI Strawbery Banke Museum, 10 min. walkJ Warner House, 5 blocks, 10 min. walkK Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion, drive 1.8 milesL Wentworth-Gardner & Tobias Lear Houses,15 min. walkM Gundalow Project, 10 min. walkM Prescott Park, 15 min. walkN USS Albacore Submarine Park, drive 1.5 milesO Portsmouth Public Library, 15 min. walkQ African-American Burying Ground MemorialSeacoastScienceCenterCreekFarmP = Parking R = RestroomsPS = Parking Shuttle Bus15

EDWINANDMARYSCHEIER:Mid-centuryModernNew Hampshire ArtistsAn Exhibition at Discover Portsmouthand in the upstairs galleryNH Art Association &League of NH Craftsmen:A RETROSPECTIVEMay 1 - October 2, 2015Franklin Oyster House • Gemr • Grill 28 • Hotel PortsmouthiHeart Media • Popovers on the Square • SoldatiPR17

P O R T S M O U T H H I S T O R I C A L S O C I E T YP A R T N E R SAlso visit while you are in Portsmouth:H I S T O R I C & C U LT U R A L P L A C E S• Historic New England, (Gov. John Langdon House, Jackson House, Y dially invitedRundlet-May House) www.historicnewengland.orgt• Moffatt Ladd House and Garden Society, Society of Colonial Dames of Americain New Hampshire, www.moffattladd.org• Strawbery Banke Museum, www.strawberybanke.org• New Hampshire Historical Society, www.nhhistory.org• Portsmouth Athenaeum & Portsmouth Public Library,www.portsmouthathenaeum.org• The Gundalow Company, www.gundalow.org• Wentworth Gardner and Tobias Lear Houses Association,www.wentworthgardnerandlear.org• Wentworth Coolidge Mansion (State of NH),www.nhstateparks.com/coolidge.html• Warner House Association, www.warnerhouse.org• Portsmouth Historic House Associates, Inc., www.portsmouthhistorichouses.org• The USS Albacore Museum, www.ussalbacore.org• Seacoast African-American Cultural Center, www.saacc-nh.org• Portsmouth Black Heritage Trail, www.pbhtrail.org• Japan-America Society of New Hampshire/Portsmouth PeaceTreaty Forum, www.portsmouthpeacetreaty.org• Friends of Portsmouth Harbor Light/National Historic Lighthouse,www.lighthouse.cc/portsmouthT H E A T E R & P E R F O R M I N G A R T S• West End Studio Theatre:Pontine Theatre, www.pontine.orgNH Theatre Project, nhtheatreproject.orgAct One, www.actone.org• The Music Hall, www.themusichall.org• Seacoast Repertory Theater, www.seacoastrep.org• Players’ Ring, www.playersring.orgG E N E R A L• Star Island Corporation, www.starisland.org• Portsmouth Harbour Trail, www.portsmouthnh.com/harbourtrail• Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce, www.portsmouthchamber.org• City of Portsmouth, www.cityofportsmouth.comA R T & E X H I B I T S• Prescott Park Arts Festival, www.prescottpark.org• Seacoast Science Center, www.seacoastsciencecenter.org• Fuller Gardens, www.fullergardens.org• Portsmouth Museum of Art, www.portsmouthmfa.org• 3S Artspace, www.3arts.org• Portsmouth Music & Arts Center, www.pmaconnline.org18

www.warnerhouse.org150 Daniel Street, P.O. Box 895, Portsmouth, NH 03802-0895603.436.5909 info@warnerhouse.org2 Downtown Locations!A South End Tradition603.436.4568367 Marcy St. Porsmouth NH(¼ mile south of Prescott Park)www.SandersFish.comMarket Squarefor Lighter FareHigh Street for Lunch,Dinner & Sunday Brunchrudisportsmouth.com1920 HIGH ST. / 5 CONGRESS ST.PORTSMOUTH, NH • 603.430.7834

Celebrating over 30 years in business!Portsmouth, NH603-436-0788Advertising / Design(Ads, Brochures, Signs,T-Shirts, Mugs, Catalogs,Books, Displays, etc., etc.)Identity / LogosIllustration / RenderingWebsites / HostingDesign & Production of Discover Portsmouth Panels/Displays& Layout of this Program Book by Ad-cetera GraphicsJapan-America Society of NHExhibit open daily, 11- 5John Paul Jones House43 Middle StreetPortsmouth NH 03801Celebrating 110th 105th AnniversaryPortsmouth Peace Treaty DaySeptember 5th“An Uncommon Commitment to Peace:Portsmouth Peace Treaty 1905”www.PortsmouthPeaceTreaty.comPONTINE THEATREa resident company at WEST959 Islington Street • Portsmouth, NH • www.pontine.org20

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DiscoverPortsmouthEVENTRENTALSHold your next special event in an historic setting.Discover Portsmouth and the John Paul JonesHouse and Gardens are available for corporateevents, fundraisers, intimate wedding andrehearsal dinners.Call now for information, 436-8433Explore historic Portsmouth withHistoric New England—TourHistoric houses representing four centuriesof New Hampshire historyExploreSculpted Spaces, Historic Places, an exhibitionat Governor John Langdon House,through September 6, 2015WalkPortsmouth in Washington’s footstepsSecond and fourth Fridays, 11 AM, tour departsfrom Governor John Langdon HouseJackson House, c. 166476 Northwest StreetFirst and third Saturdays,June 1– Oct. 15, 11 am – 5 pmGovernor JohnLangdon House, 1784143 Pleasant StreetFridays–Sundays,June 1– Oct. 15, 11 am – 5 pmRundlet-May House, 1807364 Middle StreetFirst and third Saturdays,June 1– Oct. 15, 11 am – 5 pmHistoricNewEngland.org603-436-320524

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JOINTHEPORTSMOUTHHISTORICAL SOCIETYTODAYJoin, renew or give a gift of membership.With your support we can continue to…• Link Portsmouth’s cultural future with its past• Celebrate the rich heritage of Portsmouth and the Piscataqua Region• Educate through telling the untold stories of Portsmouth’s people and artifacts• Advocate to preserve Portsmouth’s historic character• Participate with partners throughout the region who share our valuesIndividual $35Friend (2 adults) $60Benefits for Individuals and Friends• Free admission to John Paul Jones House for member(s) and 6 guests passes• Free and discounted admission to programs, lectures and tours• Advance notice of exhibits and programs• Invitation to members-only events• Invitation to opening receptions and special events• 10% discount in the JPJ House and Discover Portsmouth shops• One complimentary local history book from the PHS collection(to be picked up)Supporter $100• All of the above plus two complimentary single-use passes for Guided ToursContributor $250• All of the above plus two complimentary tickets to theAnnual Exhibit Opening GalaBenefactor $500• All of the above plus a curator-led tour of exhibits/collection anda free copy of Portsmouth Marine Society annual publicationsCall for details – (603) 436-8433 or join online atwww.portsmouthhistory.org/be-a-member“Patriot’sReward”27

DiscoverPortsmouthDOYOULOVE PORTSMOUTH?THEN JOIN USDiscover Portsmouth Center is just part of the Portsmouth Historical Society story. Located justacross the street from Discover Portsmouth, the John Paul Jones House Museum featuresa vast collection of Portsmouth furniture and period ceramics and textiles, as well as theon-going world-renowned exhibit “An Uncommon Commitment to Peace: PortsmouthPeace Treaty 1905”. See the House ad on page 23 and be sure to check out this season’sfeature exhibit “Signs of the City”.Plus…we have successfully merged with three nonprofits:The Portsmouth Black Heritage Trail – established more than 17 years ago, the Trail was createdto preserve the history and culture of the African-American community in the Portsmouth,New Hampshire region and to promote awareness and appreciation of that community througheducation and public programs. We offer public symposia, workshops, educational programsand cultural events. This work is funded entirely from private donations and foundation grants.Portsmouth Advocates – this preservation group was formed to promote the maintenance ofthe historical and architectural integrity of the buildings of the city of Portsmouth within andoutside of the historic districts, and to encourage the preservation and restoration of historicallysignificant structures. We are dedicated to the preservation of our city’s unique historiccharacter as an essential part of making Portsmouth a better place to live and work.Portsmouth Marine Society Press - the original Portsmouth Marine Society was chartered in1808 as an organization of ship captains, officers, and owners who shared navigational andbusiness information about domestic and foreign ports, and provided some benefits to thefamilies of members lost at sea. Today it is the publishing arm of the Portsmouth HistoricalSociety and has published 32 titles. Topics range from Prescott Park and embroidery samplers,to archaeology, Tobias Lear, and the Treaty of Portsmouth.Portsmouth Historical Society ~ We Tell Portsmouth StoriesIf you love Portsmouth…become a member…make a donation…leave a legacy.Call the Portsmouth Historical Society today(603) 436-8433 or visit online atwww.portsmouthhistory.org/be-a-member28

.eps F .epsDiscover your– New HampshireHistory permeates, waterfront beckons,families bond, dining delights,shops entice, theater calls…Photo: David J. Murray, ClearEyePhotoGoPortsmouthNH.comVisit our Market Square Information Kiosk orour Visitor Center at 500 Market Street. 603.610.5510