The more things change, the more they stay the same. This special archive include
50 comparisons between Portsmouth now and in the 19th century. Images from the
collection of Bill and Connie Warren. And don't miss the great OLD MAPS of Portsmouth
clickable below.
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About the Authors Connie and Bill Warren are Portsmouth, NH residents. Connie grew up in the 1940s
and 50s in New Castle and attended Portsmouth schools. They met when Bill, born
in Macon, GA and educated in Australia, was a summer resident of North Hampton,
NH during the same era. As local historians they have gathered a large collection
of picture postcards, photographs, maps, and artifacts. Many of their items were
from the Sweetser collection and donated to the Special Collections Department
of the Diamond Library at the University of New Hampshire. They have loaned numerous
photographs and artifacts concerning William Lowell Hill, Interim Congressional
Medal of Honor recipient) to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard 1905 Russia-Japan Peace
Treaty Room and Museum. Their old photos and postcards have appeared in "The Seacoast
of New Hampshire," by Robert C. Gilmore and Bruce E. Ingmire, and in the Portsmouth
Herald. Their book is available from ARCADIA Publishing.
Calendar
Little Engine That Could July 4 - 6, 2008 LINCOLN -- Hi everyone!! We are trying to get the word out that the Little Engine That Could will be at the Hobo Railroad in Lincoln, NH on July 4,5 & 6, 2008. People can purchase tickets right online at our website.
The train is a full-sized repli...
Art in Nature July 4 - 10, 2008 RYE, NH -- Celebrate art, nature and science during this week-long event. We will explore inspiring and creative ways of connecting to the environment through hands-on workshops, programs and activities for all ages. You can learn about organic sculptur...
Freedom Rocks July 5, 2008 The Freedom Rocks Festival is one that truly incorporates a gamete of musical talent. Everything from metal bands, garage, funk, alternative, retro and classic rock perform on stage. Ranging music styles and artists come together to form a festival fill...
Tommy Gallant Jazz Festival July 6, 2008 This 13th annual celebration of joyous creativity which Tommy Gallant helped initiate, has become a staple item on our summer menu. Don't miss this venue of jazz greats organized by UNH Jazz Master Dave Seiler.
Sammie Haynes July 6, 2008 ROCHESTER -- The Governor's Inn presents a beautiful late afternoon in the garden (or under the patio in case of rain) Great food and drinks and company
HARVEY REID July 6, 2008 SOUTH BERWICK -- Maine songwriter and stringed-instrument virtuoso Harvey Reid will appear in concert This is Harvey's only local concert this summer. It takes place outdoors in the beautiful garden at the historic Hamilton House in South Berwick, Maine...
Theatre Camp July 7 - 11, 2008 KIDS THEATRE CAMP, July 7-11, 9 AM to 12 NOON, Ages 6-9
Now in its eighth year, this popular week-long camp features creative drama, movement, and visual arts activities, with a final performance at 6:30 PM on Friday, July 11.
Limited to 14 campers. ...
PPAF Summer Theatre Academy begins July 7, 2008 We believe that every child has an innate sense of creativity and imagination. Our Summer Theatre Academy is geared toward developing confidence and advancing performance skills so that every child can be a star. Students will not only learn theatrical ...
Seacoast Scenes Sale July 7 - 11, 2008 PORTSMOUTH -- Members of the Friends of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse (FPHL), a
chapter of the American Lighthouse Foundation, are having a
benefit art show and sale featuring beautiful seacoast
photography. The event will run from July 1 to 11, 10...
NHTP Teen Camp Starts July 7, 2008 TEEN THEATRE CAMP, July 7-19, Ages 13-17
This intensive camp will focus on a theme from classic dramatic literature. (Teen Camp 2007 featured William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night). Participants will learn acting, directing and design skills along with...
Connie and Bill Warren are Portsmouth, NH residents. Connie grew up in the 1940s
and 50s in New Castle and attended Portsmouth schools. They met when Bill, born
in Macon, GA and educated in Australia, was a summer resident of North Hampton,
NH during the same era. As local historians they have gathered a large collection
of picture postcards, photographs, maps, and artifacts. Many of their items were
from the Sweetser collection and donated to the Special Collections Department
of the Diamond Library at the University of New Hampshire. They have loaned numerous
photographs and artifacts concerning William Lowell Hill, Interim Congressional
Medal of Honor recipient) to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard 1905 Russia-Japan Peace
Treaty Room and Museum. Their old photos and postcards have appeared in "The Seacoast
of New Hampshire," by Robert C. Gilmore and Bruce E. Ingmire, and in the Portsmouth
Herald. Their book is available from ARCADIA Publishing.
