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“Paul Revere’s Ride”: Longfellow’s Mistakes with Fred Zilian, Ph.D

Most of us have read Longfellow’s poem in our early years and assumed it was historically accurate. Not so. Longfellow wrote the poem 85 years after Paul Revere made his famous ride April 18-19, 1775. This talk will examine the historical inaccuracies of the poem and try to explain Longfellow’s mistakes. It will then address the Battle of Lexington and Concord and the significance of the “shot heard round the world.”

Book Tasting

Registration will open at the begining of June.

Join us to share your favorite books, drink ice coffee and learn about new books to read this summer!! 

Registrations are required to ensure we have enough ice coffee to share.

Container Gardening and Pollinators/Herbs

Nancy Crawford, a member of URI Master Gardeners for over 15 years, will present “Container Gardening” at the Portsmouth Free Public Library on June 30 at 6:30 pm. Learn some basic techniques for creating attractive containers for display on your porch, patio or deck and maintaining the containers throughout the summer. Some suggestions for attracting beneficial insects will be part of the discussion.

Cribbage

Now is your chance to improve your skill at cribbage!  Join experienced cribbage players Carol and Jackie and play with others, newcomers and more experienced players alike.  Cribbage boards and cards are provided, you provide the fun.  This card game uses strategy and decision-making abilities and has roots dating back to the 1600's.  Registration is not required. 

Cribbage

Now is your chance to improve your skill at cribbage!  Join experienced cribbage players Carol and Jackie and play with others, newcomers and more experienced players alike.  Cribbage boards and cards are provided, you provide the fun.  This card game uses strategy and decision-making abilities and has roots dating back to the 1600's.  Registration is not required. 

Cribbage

Now is your chance to improve your skill at cribbage!  Join experienced cribbage players Carol and Jackie and play with others, newcomers and more experienced players alike.  Cribbage boards and cards are provided, you provide the fun.  This card game uses strategy and decision-making abilities and has roots dating back to the 1600's.  Registration is not required. 

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