2012 Schedule of Events

MAY

Tues 1st		John Paul Jones house opens, 11am
Fri 25th		"War of 1812: What it Meant to Portsmouth" Opening reception and exhibit. A story of privateers, privation, protection and a search for peace told through the stories of Portsmouth families including Boardman, Larkin, Hale, Haven, Langdon and Ladd.
Sat 26th		Gallery Talk with curator Sandra Rux on the War of 1812 11am

JUNE

Sat 9th		Visit the John Paul Jones house Market Square Day table
Sat 30th		Silhouette exhibit opens Use a pantograph to make a silhouette! Pay $5 to have one made or its free if you become a member today.

JULY

Sat 7th		John Paul Jones 265th Birthday Weekend Kickoff begins with "John Paul Jones" the movie at Discover Portsmouth, 4pm
Sun 8th		John Paul Jones birthday party with music and cake- Free Admission/ Suggested donation $5
Thurs 26th		Anniversary date for John Paul Jones- 25 cents admission/ Suggested donation $5
Sat 28th		Gallery Talk with Lynn Crocker on Benjamin Floyd, bookbinder, and the impact of the War of 1812 on his business and life

SEPTEMBER

Sat 29th

Sampler Gallery Talk with curator Sandra Rux, 11am

 

Please check back with us frequently for added events and exhibits.

Unless specified as Discover Portsmouth, all events are at the John Paul Jones House Museum located at 43 Middle St.