History
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“The Greatest Event of Our Lives” : Abby Sherman and Portsmouth’s First Women Voters
Portsmouth women fought hard to get the vote and took every opportunity to be well informed voters. We need to…
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Come Hear ‘Conspiracy to Burn the Gaspee’ Lecture
The Portsmouth Historical Society, in cooperation with the Portsmouth Free Public Library, 2658 East Main Road, will host Gaspee Historian…
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Did you miss our museum display this past season? While we are prepping for this…
Did you miss our museum display this past season? While we are prepping for this year’s, check out some pieces…
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A “Nerve Center”of Woman’s Suffrage: The Bristol Ferry Group
Portsmouth women were leaders in the Newport County and Rhode Island suffrage battle. A “Nerve Center”of Woman’s Suffrage: The Bristol…
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Historical Society to Host Prohibition Lecture on 100th Anniversary
Town Historian Jim Garman will give a lecture titled “Last Call: The Beginning of Prohibition” with emphasis on the local…
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Portsmouth Historical Society Plans Historical Book Series Discussion
The Portsmouth Historical Society in partnership with the Portsmouth Free Public Library will hold a historical book series discussion entitled…
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Secretary Gorbea Celebrates 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage in Rhode Island
Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea hosted a ceremony Tuesday to recognize the 100th anniversary of Rhode Island's ratification of…
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January 6, 1920: Rhode Island Ratifies the 19th Amendment
100 years ago today, Rhode Island ratified the 19th Amendment – on the way to securing a vote for women.…
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History Book Club – Burning of the Gaspee
Happy New Year! Why not start off the year with some local history? Join us at the Portsmouth Library January…
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