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Portsmouth's past isn't confined to dusty books. It's literally underfoot! Explore our historic cemeteries, dating back to 1620, and meet the fascinating residents who helped build our city and nation.Local researcher and Cemetery Committee Co-Chair, Sue Sterry, will lead us through Portsmouth’s historic cemeteries from the comfort of the library’s Levenson Room. We’ll learn about Point of Graves Burial Ground, est. 1620; North Cemetery, est. 1753; Union Cemetery, est. 1844; and Pleasant Street Cemetery, est. 1754.
From famous faces to forgotten heroes, their stories are etched in stone. Join us as we unearth Portsmouth's buried history, one headstone at a time.
Registration is not required. Just drop by the Levenson Community Room!
About the Presenter
Susan Sterry is your guide to the past! A lifelong Portsmouth resident and genealogy buff, Susan has spent 15 years tracing her family roots back to the Isles of Shoals in the 1600s!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
175 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801