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Portsmouth Historic Sites Associates Annual Twilight Tour Returns with 'Flames of Revolution' Theme
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Historic Sites Associates (PHSA) proudly announce the return of the annual Twilight Tour on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, from 4 to 8 PM. Back by popular demand, this year’s theme, Flames of Revolution, honors the events that led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Several historic sites will open their doors for an evening of self-guided exploration, offering a deeper look at Portsmouth’s role in the fight for independence. Tickets are $20 for adults through Aug. 7, $25
Strawbery Banke Museum’s Vintage & Vine Wine Festival (Sept. 4) tickets now on sale
PORTSMOUTH - Strawbery Banke Museum is pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for the 37th annual Vintage & Vine: A Wine Festival in Historic Style, taking place on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, on the Museum’s grounds. Proceeds from this signature fundraising event support the Museum’s preservation and education initiatives. Tickets are available at StrawberyBanke.org/vintage-vine. This year’s festival showcases a curated selection of fine wines and gourmet bites from wineries, chefs, caterers, and
Chamber holds great annual meeting in an ‘Amazing’ setting
We kick off summer with Annual Membership meeting on the Rep set of ‘Joseph’ PORTSMOUTH--The Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth held its annual meeting in the theatrical setting of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at Seacoast Repertory Theatre on June 20—but the program was down to business. President and Chief Collaborator Ben VanCamp spoke of the Chamber’s accomplishments of the past fiscal year and goals for year ahead. The Chamber has stressed, and will expand upon
Farewell to our friend Tom, a great man and restaurateur
ABOVE: Tom Perron at the March 11, 2020 Restaurant Week Summit. The photograph is taken from the upper floor of his restaurant, Mombo, where he said the photographer would have a much better vantage point. BELOW: Tom shared his love of the kitchen with the Portsmouth High School Career Technical Education students, pictured here Tom was leading CTE students in making a dessert as he volunteered in December at the Career Pathways program.Farewell to our friend Tom, a great man and restaurateur Thoughtful
