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Lafayette Day in Portsmouth

Portsmouth City Park Cpl J M Williams Ave, Portsmouth

City Park– The Fort Nelson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will rededicate the centennial monument to mark the passing of another 100 years at 9am.  The marker was originally placed at City Park in October 1924 to commemorate the hundredth anniversary of the return of the Marquis de Lafayette to Portsmouth in […]

Lafayette- Monument Re-dedication

Portsmouth City Park Cpl J M Williams Ave, Portsmouth

The Fort Nelson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will rededicate the centennial monument to mark the passing of another 100 years.  The marker was originally placed at City Park in October 1924 to commemorate the hundredth anniversary of the return of the Marquis de Lafayette to Portsmouth in 1924.  We are now […]

LaFayette- Arrives at City Park

Portsmouth City Park Cpl J M Williams Ave, Portsmouth

The Fort Nelson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will rededicate the centennial monument to mark the passing of another 100 years at 9am.  The marker was originally placed at City Park in October 1924 to commemorate the hundredth anniversary of the return of the Marquis de Lafayette to Portsmouth in 1924.  We […]

Free

Lafayette-Visits Historic Emanuel AME

Emanuel A.M.E. Church 637 North Street, Portsmouth

The Nation's guest will be heading down North street to visit the Historic Emanuel AME churuch and will be greeted by Nathan Richardson, who will be interpreting Frederick Douglass at 3 pm. They will also will be welcomed by Pastor Sylvester & Mrs. “Frankie” Colvin for a 20-minute program, which includes a brief history of […]

Free

Lightship Frightship!

Lightship Portsmouth Museum London & Water St, Portsmouth

It’s the most frightful night of the year, when the Lightship opens after dark, the Fresnel lens glows eerie green, and the ghosts, kraken and zombie fisherman of the Lightship’s past come back to visit. You’re invited to join them, of course. It’s free. But only the bravest will dare. Will you? When: Friday, October […]

Lafayette- Progressive Dinner

The Bain House 326 North St, Portsmouth

Enjoy an evening at the Bain House (Cornwallis Headquarters) for Coctails & Hors  d'oeuvres at 7pm. Followed the main course at the Grice House at 7:30 pm. After, head over to the historic hill house museum for dessert at 8:30 pm. This is a ticketed event and will go on sale soon.

TBA

Joe Grundmeyer Live at Baron’s Pub

Baron's Pub Portsmouth 500 High Street, Portsmouth

Joe & Co. began in 2023 with a focus on performing country music. Currently a 5-piece, Joe Grundmeyer fronts the band on vocals and guitar. He is supported by CJ LeBeau on lap steel guitar and Suzanne Stanley on vocals. Stephen Lee holds down the low end on the bass guitar and Josh Forté keeps everyone together with the drums.