Reinventing Portsmouth: Renewal to Renaissance: 1970s

Name: Reinventing Portsmouth: Renewal to Renaissance: 1970s
Start: April 7, 2023
End: 2023-10-09 00:00:00 -0400
Location: Portsmouth Historical Society NH

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In the late 1960s and 1970s, the landscape of Portsmouth moved in new directions. A new generation with fresh ideas and entrepreneurial energy cultivated a vision that diverged from earlier approaches to the community’s growth and embraced both historic preservation and modern development. Business owners, civil servants, and cultural leaders leveraged the accessibility of the Seacoast offered by I-95, the inheritance of historical architecture, and the availability of federal funds to create an environment that attracted restaurateurs, fine and performing arts, and turned Portsmouth into the destination it is today.

This story is one that still rings true today—how a group of concerned citizens joined together through public and private partnerships to create community. This is a story of civic engagement and a call to action for all.

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Through October 9, 2023

Cost/Tickets/Registration

$10 for general admission

$5 reduced admission for seniors 62+, children 5-18, students, and Portsmouth NH residents

*visit our website for combination tickets that include visiting the John Paul Jones House and taking one of our walking tours

Location

Portsmouth Historical Society
10 Middle Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801

Directions/Transportation/Parking

There is limited, free street parking on the side of Portsmouth Historical Society. We recommend parking in either the Bridge Street (located across the street from our property) lot or the Hanover Parking Garage (located less than three blocks away).