New Hampshire often gets overlooked in the narrative of the American Revolution, overshadowed by its noisy neighbor to the south. Nowadays, few people know about Paul Revere’s first ride, which was to Portsmouth in December 1774 to warn the patriots that the British were coming to reinforce Fort William and Mary, five months before the Redcoats marched on Concord and Lexington. Nor do they know that two-thirds of the… Read more Redcoats & Rebels: New Hampshire and the American Revolution – Thursday, 10/15/26 at 6 PM
New Hampshire often gets overlooked in the narrative of the American Revolution, overshadowed by its noisy neighbor to the south. Nowadays, few people know about Paul Revere’s first ride, which was to Portsmouth in December 1774 to warn the patriots that the British were coming to reinforce Fort William and Mary, five months before the Redcoats marched on Concord and Lexington. Nor do they know that two-thirds of the… Read more 
In a letter to his daughter, Benjamin Franklin expressed his displeasure with the founding fathers using the American Bald Eagle as the symbol on the Great Seal of the newly formed United States of America. Whether you agree with him or not, the Eagle has come to represent the strength of the mighty United States. In the mid-1960s, this majestic creature was almost extirpated in the United States with only… 
Gather with other people who are interested in Genealogy to share tips, exchange information, talk shop, etc. There is no set commitment, so plan to join us weekly, once a month, or whenever you have that “I am stuck in my research” question. For those who are interested in genealogy and don’t know how to get started, perhaps the group can help too.
Due to the room size, we currently… 
In the famous words of Wallace Stegner, “national parks are the best idea we ever had. Absolutely American, absolutely democratic, they reflect us at our best rather than our worst.” But are National Parks truly “democratic”? Who has access to National Parks and what kinds of fantasies do they serve? This interactive program explores the history of U.S. National Parks—as myths, symbols of democratic ideals, and colonial spaces—alongside today’s common… 
In celebration of the 250th, join us for an evening of music with High Range. They will perform some tunes from the Revolutionary era along with current music and talk about the influence of the early music on current musical styles.
For over twenty years, the acoustic roots band High Range has been playing both original and cover songs featuring fiddle, guitar, mandolin, banjo, upright bass and drums. Their recordings… 
Join Us for a Community Art Class!
Join Lorraine Mullett—artist, illustrator, and visual storyteller from Atkinson—for a special community art class! Inspired by our 250th anniversary theme, Lorraine will provide the outline, guidance, materials, and encouragement you need to create your own commemorative artwork. No experience is necessary—just bring your creativity! Participants are welcome to display their finished pieces in the library lobby as part of our community 250th anniversary… 
Join us for an evening with best-selling author and former NHPR host Laura Knoy as she talks about her latest historical novel, The Shopkeeper of Alsace. An uplifting and inspiring story of a Jewish family’s resilience during the World Wars in France, inspired by a real woman Laura met as an exchange student.
Perfect for fans of We Were the Lucky Ones, The Nightingale, and The Alice Network, this dramatic… 
Is the weather keeping you inside? Join us on some virtual journeys and educational sessions via ZOOM. When you register you will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.
JOB SEARCH HELP — Using Emotional Intelligence to Reset Your Career
Wednesday, May 27th at 9:30 AM
Discover how mastering your emotions can transform your professional journey. Learn practical techniques to communicate effectively, express yourself confidently, and maintain… 
Drawing on the wealth of National Historic Landmark properties covered in their recent book, Historic New England: A Tour of the Region’s Top 100 National Landmarks, authors Patricia Harris and David Lyon will discuss and show photos of a dozen New England sites. They include the homes of authors Edith Wharton and Mark Twain, a submarine, a dazzling carousel, the snuff mill where America’s first great portrait painter was born,… 
Researching women in the Revolutionary War era frequently presents a challenge. Women’s stories were often overlooked, details of their lives left unrecorded. Because of this, discovering just a “snippet” of a woman’s life is of great significance to historians. Join AHS Curator and genealogist Lucia Cusimano as she shares a treasure box of snippets — threads of the lives of various Atkinson women of this time period.
The presentation will…