A rose by any other name— Rosa Rugosa, the beach rose. We see you (everywhere!)

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Thursday, June 19, 2026: Juneteenth Portsmouth at the African Burying Ground

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On Sunday, via @blackheritagetrailnh:

MEET NEW HAMPSHIRE`S 5 TO KNOW

Sunday, June 21 @ 11:00 AM | Living History Interpretation
📍M&T Bank Parking Lot, 325 State St, Portsmouth, NH

This Juneteenth, step into history and celebrate five historic African Americans whose lives, courage, and brilliance offer powerful insights into New Hampshire`s Black history.

Through engaging living-history performances, these historic men and women will come to life—inviting us to look beyond familiar narratives to discover a richer, more complex American history.

Meet:

🔴 Wentworth Cheswell — Revolutionary War veteran, community leader, and the first Black person elected to public office in the United States.

🔴 Richard Potter —An internationally known magician, ventriloquist, and performer who became America’s first celebrity.

🔴 Harriet Wilson — The first Black woman to publish a novel in the United States.

🔴 Prince Whipple — Revolutionary War veteran and one of the signers of the 1779 Petition for Freedom.

🔴 Ona Marie Judge — A young woman enslaved by George and Martha Washington who made the courageous decision to free herself.

This family-friendly celebration will also feature hands-on activities for children, interactive learning stations, and opportunities to engage directly with interpreters. Young visitors can explore history through crafts, storytelling, and creative play designed to spark curiosity and pride.

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Happy Market Square Day!

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hooray!

Market Square Day is the quinntessential Portsmouth, New Hampshire festival, celebrating the city’s downtown revitalization with over 150 local crafters, artists, and food vendors.

The event features live regional music, a vehicle-free pedestrian zone, and kicks off with a traditional 10K road race.

Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Market Square and Downtown Portsmouth

Learn more at @pro_portsmouth and proportsmouth.org

Thank you, Art `Round Town

And all your gracious hosts

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🎨 June Art ‘Round Town is almost here!

Join us in downtown Portsmouth on Friday, June 5 from 5–8 p.m. for an evening of art, creativity, and community during the monthly Art ‘Round Town gallery walk.

Stroll through Portsmouth’s vibrant arts scene, explore local galleries and exhibitions, meet artists, and enjoy a night filled with inspiration in one of New England’s most charming downtowns.

From contemporary works to historic collections, there’s something around every corner. Grab friends, make an evening of it, and discover why Portsmouth continues to shine as a creative destination. ✨

Thank you to Meconi Financial Management & Advisory, Centrus Digital and Kennebunk Savings for supporting Art ‘Round Town!

🖼 Free and open to the public
📍 Downtown Portsmouth, NH
🗺 View participating galleries + walking map: https://www.goportsmouthnh.com/art/

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Caught postering: This gent from Manchester who’s in NSquared Dance: Fun & Games coming to @3sartspace on June 11.

He’s pointing to some very fine work by David J. Murray at the #PortsmouthNH Visitors Center. (And he was hilarious!)

Here’s the gist: NSquared Dance (often referred to as n2 Dance) is performing their original production, "Fun and Games," at 3S Artspace in Portsmouth, NH. The family-friendly event brings childhood board games and modern sports to life on stage.

Portsmouth’s Memorial Day Parade returns Monday, May 25 at 1 p.m. — and neighbors, families, friends and visitors are encouraged to line the route and help honor those who gave their lives in service to our country and salute the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.🇺🇸

The City of Portsmouth does not host a Memorial Day Parade every year, making this a special occasion for the community and visitors alike.

The parade begins at the Richards Ave/Parrott Ave intersection, travels to South Cemetery for a wreath-laying ceremony at Logan’s Orders Monument, and continues out of the cemetery to South Street and turns right toward Junkins Ave.

The parade will turn down Junkins Ave and end at South Mill Pond.

Those along the route are invited to wave flags, and join Portsmouth in commemorating Memorial Day and America’s 250th anniversary.

Find more at PortsmouthNH.gov

The info kiosk is hopping in Market Square!

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