The Lion at the Tavern
A beautiful African LION to be seen every day in the week at Stavers Tavern in 1802
A Snowstorm Frozen in Time
Compacting, not removing snow, using heavy logs dragged by oxen
City History Sold Off to Museums
Portsmouth houses torn down, interiors sold to museums
Frozen Facts, Fake or Real?
ICE BREAKING NEWS: February 11, 1918
When Noah’s Ark Stood on Daniel Street
Before the controversial Brick Market, there wa The Ark on Daniel Street
Gardening at the McIntyre Site
After years of lawsuits, plans, and controversy--no progress yet.
Historic Music Hall Opens in 1878
Three plays marked the launch of the historic Portsmouth NH theater
Twenty-Millionth Ford Wows Port City
Kids got out of school to see this marketing tool motor into town
Breaking Barriers, Serving America
From the Doris Moore Collection, a NH black pioneer
Glimpses of a Parallel World
The Elizabeth Virgil collection is a rare reminder of the roots of black Yankees
Larkin-Rice Parlor in Days Gone By
From historic mansion to five luxury condos in downtown Portsmouth, NH