Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the public. Reservations are requested, since space is limited.
Call (603)431-2538 for reservations.

May 20, Monday
Presentation, discussion, and book signing by Tom Hughes, author of Rich Georgian Strangely Shot, a story of a sensational crime and extraordinary trial in Atlanta that gripped the nation in 1912. 7 p.m. in the Research Library with a reception to follow.

May 23, Thursday
There will be a new members tea from 4 pm to 6 pm in the Joseph Sawtelle Reading Room on the first floor. This will be a great time to greet old friends and meet new Proprietors. All Proprietors are invited.

June 12, Wednesday
Concert by Alamire Consort 7:30 pm in the Sawtelle Reading Room. Reservations are required, since space is limited.
Call (603)431-2538 for reservations.

June 14, Friday
Opening reception for the exhibit "Ephemera: The Art of Everyday Printed Matter from the Collection of the Portsmouth Athenaeum." 5-8 p.m. in the Randall Gallery.

The Athenæum’s 2013 Program Series, “Great Fires: Conflagrations that Reshaped New England”
generously sponsored by UBS Financial Services,

June 16, Sunday
Program Series : “Great Fires: Conflagrations that Reshaped New England,”Steam Fire Engine Kearsarge (tour and lecture): Steve Achilles, Assistant Fire Chief of the Portsmouth Fire Department will present a tour of and lecture on the steam fire engine Kearsarge. Talk at the Athenaeum followed by a tour at the fire station. 3pm. Free to Athenaeum Members and Friends. $10 General Admission. Reservations required, since space is limited. Call (603)431-2538 for reservations.

June 20, Thursday
A lecture by Tom Mickey, whose book America’s Romance with the English Garden emphasizes the effect of chromolithographed seed catalogs and packets upon American gardening.
7:00 p.m. Research Library. Reservations required, since space is limited. Call (603)431-2538 for reservations.

June 27, Thursday
First Nations Diplomacy Opens the Portsmouth Door: The 300th Anniversary of the 1713 Treaty of Portsmouth. An illustrated talk by Tri-centennial chair, Charles B. Doleac. 5:30 pm in the Research Library. Reservations required, since space is limited. Call (603)431-2538 for reservations.

July 11, Thursday
Lorna Condon, Senior Curator of Library and Archives for Historic New England will give a lecture: Ephemera Defined: Featuring Treasures from the Collection of Historic New England." 7 pm in the Research Library. Reservations required, since space is limited. Call (603)431-2538 for reservations.

July 28, Sunday
Historic Portsmouth Chamber Music Series presents Pour Le Jour Trio (flute, oboe, cello) at the Wentworth-Gardner House at 3 pm.
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Call (603)431-2538 for reservations.

August 6, Tuesday
Athenaeum Picnic at the Seacoast Science Center, 5:30 pm.

August 11, Sunday
Historic Portsmouth Chamber Music Series presents the Rowes Lane Quartet (period instruments - two violins, viola, cello) 3pm at the Discover Portsmouth Center.
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Call (603)431-2538 for reservations.

August 17, Saturday
Vintage Baseball. Details to follow.

September 12, Thursday
Talk and book signing with Donna Thorland, author of the novel "The Turncoat" 5:30 pm in the Research Library

September 15, Sunday
The Historic Portsmouth Chamber Music Series presents the Callandra Trio (viola, flute, harp) at the Little Harbor Chapel
at 3 pm.
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Call (603)431-2538 for reservations.

The Athenæum’s 2013 Program Series, “Great Fires: Conflagrations that Reshaped New England”
generously sponsored by UBS Financial Services,

September 18, Wednesday
Program Series : “Great Fires: Conflagrations that Reshaped New England,” Boston Fire of 1872:  Stephanie Schorow, former Boston Herald reporter and author of “Boston on Fire, A History of Fires and Firefighting in Boston” Free to Athenaeum Members and Friends. $10 General Admission. 7 p.m. Research Library. Reservations required, since space is limited. Call (603)431-2538 for reservations.

September 20, Friday
Bon voyage to Sir Peter Warren. Sir Peter is going for a much needed restoration so we're sending him off with a festive gathering. Details to follow.

September 28, Saturday
Athenaeum Book Sale. Save the date. 9 am to noon at the North Church Parish House, 355 Spinney Rd., Portsmouth, NH.

October 4, Friday
Opening for the exhibit "The House that Beer Built: Frank Jones' Maplwood Farm." 5-8 p.m. in the Randall Gallery.

The Athenæum’s 2013 Program Series, “Great Fires: Conflagrations that Reshaped New England”
generously sponsored by UBS Financial Services,

October 16, Wednesday
Program Series : “Great Fires: Conflagrations that Reshaped New England,” Portland Fire of 1866:  Don Whitney & Michael Daicy, retired firefighters and authors of “Portland’s Greatest Conflagration: The 1866 Fire Disaster” Free to Athenaeum Members and Friends. $10 General Admission. 7 p.m. Research Library. Reservations required, since space is limited. Call (603)431-2538 for reservations.

October 27, Sunday
The Historic Portsmouth Chamber Music Series presents the Trio Ceonice (piano, violin, cello) at St. John's Church at 3 pm.
A reception at the Athenaeum to follow.
For event ticket information please click here.
Call (603)431-2538 for reservations.