Explore Black History Preservation with Dr. Noelle Trent at Strawbery Banke on Sept. 26
Photo: Melvina Parker, sister of Elizabeth Ann Virgil—the first African American graduate of UNH (Class of 1926). Courtesy of the Portsmouth Athenaeum.Explore Black History Preservation with Dr. Noelle Trent at Strawbery Banke on September 26 PORTSMOUTH, NH — Strawbery Banke recently announced an upcoming lecture titled "When the Lions Write History," by Dr. Noelle Trent, President & CEO of the Museum of African American History | Boston & Nantucket. The event will be held in the Lawrence J. Yerdon
Discover Historic Highlights at Strawbery Banke’s Wine Festival on Sept. 12
PORTSMOUTH — Strawbery Banke Museum is thrilled to invite the community to its largest one-day annual fundraiser, Vintage & Vine — A Wine Festival in Historic Style, scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. The event, which occurs outdoors throughout the Museum’s nearly 10-acre site, heirloom gardens, and historic landscapes, offers guests the opportunity to sample an extensive selection of fine wines and cuisine prepared by Seacoast-area top chefs and caterers. Tickets are available for purchase online
Strawbery Banke welcomes expert historic preservationist and experienced events director to leadership team
PORTSMOUTH– Strawbery Banke Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Jodi Black as vice president of preservation, facilities, and landscape, and James Connally as director of events. These strategic hires bring a wealth of expertise in historic preservation and event management, reinforcing the Museum’s commitment to excellence. This announcement closely follows Strawbery Banke’s recent designation as a Smithsonian Affiliate earlier this month, marking a major step forward in its goal to position
Chamber holds great annual meeting in an ‘Amazing’ setting
We kick off summer with Annual Membership meeting on the Rep set of ‘Joseph’ PORTSMOUTH--The Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth held its annual meeting in the theatrical setting of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at Seacoast Repertory Theatre on June 20—but the program was down to business. President and Chief Collaborator Ben VanCamp spoke of the Chamber’s accomplishments of the past fiscal year and goals for year ahead. The Chamber has stressed, and will expand upon
High Honors: Businesses recognized for their outstanding work in 2023 by Chamber Collaborative
Members of the PortsmouthNH 400 celebrate with their unique trophy marking their Lighting the Way Award at the Oct. 30 Collaboration Awards held by the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth. (Photo by Will Zimmermann) High Honors: Businesses recognized for their outstanding work in 2023 by Chamber Collaborative PORTSMOUTH—Capped off by a special recognition of the Portsmouth NH 400 organization called the Lighting the Way Award, the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth celebrated its
Farewell to our friend Tom, a great man and restaurateur
ABOVE: Tom Perron at the March 11, 2020 Restaurant Week Summit. The photograph is taken from the upper floor of his restaurant, Mombo, where he said the photographer would have a much better vantage point. BELOW: Tom shared his love of the kitchen with the Portsmouth High School Career Technical Education students, pictured here Tom was leading CTE students in making a dessert as he volunteered in December at the Career Pathways program.Farewell to our friend Tom, a great man and restaurateur Thoughtful
