The Town of Portsmouth Rhode Island is Celebrating its 375th Year
2013 is the 375th anniversary of the Founding of Portsmouth, Rhode Island in 1638. Portsmouth was settled in 1638 by a group of religious dissenters from Boston Colony, including Dr. John Clarke, William Coddington, and Anne Hutchinson. It is named after Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Roger Williams convinced the settlers that they should go there, instead of settling in New Jersey, where they had first planned on going. It was founded by the signers of the Portsmouth Compact. Its original Indian name was Pocasset. It was officially named Portsmouth on May 12, 1639.
To honor the founding of our town and its subsequent history, the community of Portsmouth is conducting a series of public events and observances over the course of the year. Planning for these events has begun and volunteers are needed to participate in developing and conducting these civic events. Join your friends and neighbors and help us all celebrate Portsmouth’s 375th year.
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Hands Across the Sea - Portsmouth UK Delegation Makes Great Impression Abroad
First, please help squelch the rumors about who paid for the 375th delegation's trip to England. All who went PAID THEIR OWN WAY AND DONATED THEIR OWN TIME. No public or donated 375th funds were used. The delegation led by Town Councilor Liz Pedro along with Town Administrator John Klimm, School Committee Member Andrew Kelly, 375th Chair and Vice Chair Doug Smith and Gary Gump and Committee members Rich Talipsky and Bob Hamilton not only learned about our heritage, but established important relationships that will help mutually beneficial cooperation between the two municipalities for years to come. Hats off for their great service, time and money. (Click here to see the video)
JOIN THE PARADE (Click Here for Rules and Forms)
The grand parade will be on Saturday morning August 31. The Lord Mayor of Portamouth England and the Mayors of Portsmouth, New Hampshire and Virginia plan to attend. To be part of the parade please go to the Parade Page for Rules and Forms.
Upcoming 375th Events
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June 19 - 24 - Centennial Polo Tournament - Gardner-Seveney Sports Complex June 20 - "Prohibition" Historical Lecture by Jim Garman, 6:30 PM (PLACED CHANGED TO PORTSMOUTH LIBRARY) (Download Poster) June 21, 22, 23 Annual St Barnabas Church feast - East Main Road, Portsmouth June 23 - Clam Boil - Portuguese American Club - 1 PM - (SOLD OUT) June 27 - Abbey Rhode Concert - Atria Aquidneck Place, 125 Quaker Ln. 6-8 PM FREE (Rain Date 7/28) (CLICK HERE FOR MORE) _________________________ |
SEE OUR VIDEOS
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Your 375th Support Benefits the Town History Project
Stone Bridge, Tiverton R.I.
Portsmouth 375 is embarking on new project to collect and catalog historical documents, photographs, maps and more. Donations and proceeds of 375th events and fundraisers will be used invested in technology to help electronically document elements of Portsmouth History. (Click Here for More Info)
Send us Your Pictures or Videos
We would like to make a comprehensive record of this year's events. If you have pictures or videos you would like to contribute, e-mail us at sc@portsmouthri375.com or mail to PO Box 921 Portsmouth, RI 02871
Send us Your Pictures or Videos
We would like to make a comprehensive record of this year's events. If you have pictures or videos you would like to contribute, e-mail us at sc@portsmouthri375.com or mail to PO Box 921 Portsmouth, RI 02871
STEERING COMMITTEE
Doug Smith, Chair
Gary Gump, Vice Chair
Debra Correia, Secretary
Roberta Stevens, Events Chair
Bob Hamilton, Emil Cipolla, Joan Eline and Lori Clark - Events Assistants
George Wardwell, Parade Chair
Jane Roggero, Fundraising Chair
Dennis Chandler, Finance Chair
Carolyn Magnus, Finance Committee
Rich Talipsky, Publicity/Marketing Chair
Katherine Gagliano, Marketing Assistant
Rich Talipsky,Communications/Technology Chair (Acting)
Dr. Lynn Krizic, School Liaison
Dave Croston, School Department Advisor
John Klimm, Town Liaison
All Town Councilors, Town Council Liaison
Jody Sullivan, Business Liaison
Jane Roggero, Business Liaison Assistant
Jim Garman, Historian
Bob Edenbach, Military History Advisor
Gloria Schmidt, Portsmouth Historical Society Liaison
Mike Paglierani, Portsmouth Historical Society Advisor
Nancy Wilson, Historic Preservation Advisor
Carlton Johnson, Veterans/Scouts/CFPIA Advisor
Contact us or Come to One of Our Committee Meetings
Please provide suggestions to the Steering Committee by emailing sc@PortsmouthRI375.com
Next Committee Meeting
Thursday June 13, 2013, 5 PM, Steering Committee, at the Portsmouth Free Public Library
(All who want to help are invited to attend)
Subsequent meetings are normally scheduled for every other Thursday at 5 PM at the Library.
Next Committee Meeting
Thursday June 13, 2013, 5 PM, Steering Committee, at the Portsmouth Free Public Library
(All who want to help are invited to attend)
Subsequent meetings are normally scheduled for every other Thursday at 5 PM at the Library.
