History
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“Society Suffragist Replies to Attack of Professor”
Our Newport County Woman Suffrage League may have started in Portsmouth, but the movement spread to Middletown, Tiverton and even…
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Aquidneck Island and Influenza in 1918-19
History gives us insights into the present! Aquidneck Island and Influenza in 1918-19 Few of us remember that we have…
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Volunteers Invited to Join the Stone Wall Squad
Volunteers are needed to help repair and rebuild crumbling stone walls on Aquidneck Island.
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Portsmouth Historical Society Postpones Adult Trivia Contest
The Portsmouth RI Historical Society Annual Trivia Night Contest, scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, at the Valley Inn Restaurant, has…
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Some sad news … we will let you know when we reschedule, and keep you updated …
Some sad news … we will let you know when we reschedule, and keep you updated on the student event.…
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More Bristol Ferry Suffragists
In honor of Woman’s Day and Women’s History Month – getting to know more of Portsmouth’s Suffragists. More Bristol Ferry…
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Maud Howe Elliott (1854-1948): The Suffragist Who Had to Get Her Citizenship Back
In honor of Woman’s History Month: Maud had deep connections with Portsmouth. How would you feel if your citizenship were…
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Historical Society Seeks to Save Friends Meeting House
The public is invited to an open house this Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Friends Meeting House,…
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Portsmouth Places: Quaker Meeting House
Come to the open house Saturday at 10 AM. This Portsmouth treasure needs to be preserved. Portsmouth Places: Quaker Meeting…
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