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Your FREE Weekly Newspaper serving Dover, Hampton, Hampton Falls, No. Hampton, Portsmouth, Rollinsford, Rye, Seabrook, & Somersworth, N.H. Friday, May 3, 2019
Volume 11 • Issue No. 9
Black Heritage Trail NH Celebrates Center Opening PORTSMOUTH The Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire (BHTNH) is thrilled to announce the official opening of its new offices and interpretive center at 222 Court Street in Portsmouth. Since its inception in October 2017, the board and executive director of the BHTNH, JerriAnne Boggis, have had the goal of creating a space to share the history of New Hampshire’s African American heritage, as well as a place to house the administrative offices for the organization. Having 222 Court Street for a home for the BHTNH, is, according to board President Reverend Robert Thompson, the culmination of the extraordinary roots of Valerie Cunningham’s work to bring a more authentic interpretation of history. Cunningham founded the Portsmouth Black History Trail in 1995 and is one of the year’s PPmTV Inspiration Award winners for her work in the community. In the spring of 2017, BHTNH initiated an earnest, ten-month search for a property in historic downtown Portsmouth to serve as offices, as
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well as a visitors and interpretive center. In March of 2018 the Board of Directors entered into a purchase and sale agreement for the building at 222 Court Street. Among the many benefits of this location is the proximity to the African Burial Ground, the location where Sankofa walking tours of the Portsmouth Black Heritage Trail conclude. 222 Court Street was constructed in 1749 and served as parsonage to the Reverend Arthur Browne, the first Rector of Queen’s Chapel, now St. John’s Episcopal Church. Two “negro males” enslaved at this property were bequeathed – one each – to Rev. Browne’s wife and nephew. This story is central to the city’s earliest African heritage and makes the property all the more significant as a place to interpret the forgotten stories of New Hampshire’s Black residents. On May 1, the historic building received an official
blessing by Rev. Thompson, while May 2 held a founding donors reception, hosted by the board of directors. On Friday, May 3, 5-7 p.m. as part of Art ‘Round Town, there will be an opening and reception featuring Graphic Novel Artist Joel Christian Gill. He will discuss his exhibit, “Fast Enough,” which will be on display through July at the BHTNH offices. On May 4, the BHTNH will hold its 2019 Spring Symposium entitled “Emancipation and the 13th Amendment: The Legacy of Enslavement.” The program will explore the legacy of enslavement and the psychological effects of centuries of systemic racism that have resulted in multigenerational adaptive behaviors that are detrimental and destructive to the nation. The program will also examine how varying levels of socially learned stress related issues were passed along
Annual Kitchen Tour PORTSMOUTH A celebration of stunning views, sleek settings and cozy charmers, The Music Hall’s 28th Annual Kitchen Tour showcases a slate of state-ofthe-art kitchens in both new and historic downtown Portsmouth homes. Taking place on Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., this Mother’s Day weekend event is a home renovation show come to life and the perfect opportunity to spend an inspiring day with family and friends exploring dream kitchens of all shapes and sizes. The tour will provide access to some enviable and surprising locations. If you’re looking to turn your imaginings into reality, the craftsmen, artisans, designers and architects involved in creating these incredible spaces, the Seacoast’s top designers and builders, will be
on-site to answer your questions. This annual fundraising event is the largest for The Music Hall and the proceeds from ticket sales help underwrite operating costs. Attendees can choose their own path as there is no predefined route. A handy map and guide book are available. The event happens rain or shine. Tickets are $25 for members, $27 for non-members and $30 if purchased the day of the event. Tickets can be purchased online at www.themusichall. org, by phone at 603-436-2400, or in person at the Theater.
From left: Executive director JerriAnne Boggis, BTNH founder Valerie Cunningham, board president Rev. Robert Thompson and Attorney Jack McGee.
through generations as a result of slavery. Through interactive dialogue with the presenters, participants will have an opportunity to unlock their own truths by critically evaluating history, medicine, science and education. As part of the Spring Sym-
posium, the BHTNH is offering a guided walking tour entitled “Enslaved Bodies, Free Minds: The Making of a Black Community in Portsmouth” that will include the history of its new home. For more information, visit www.blackheritagetrailnh.org.
Physical Fitness and Sports Month DOVER The public is invited to an open house on May 9, 5-7 p.m. at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, Garrison Wing, 789 Central Avenue, Dover, to learn the benefits of living an active life. Event highlights include: Weight is just a number – understanding your body composition, The Works family health and fitness center, health coaching, training techniques, tips for injury prevention, nutrition services, proper form for golfers and runners, stretching and foam rolling benefits, and more. For more information or to register online, visit www.eventbrite. com or www.wdhospital.org. On May 14 in the Garrison Auditorium, David Thut
of Wentworth Health Partners Seacoast Orthopedics & Sports Medicine will discuss the Conformis custom 3D knee replacement. Katrina Lampros, MPT, will also share how the joint physical therapy team will help prepare for and recover after surgery. Free skin cancer screenings will be available at Wentworth Douglas on Tuesday, May 7 and Tuesday, May 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Call 603-740-2818 to book an appointment.
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