A new exhibition at the
Governor John Langdon House
Opening Reception
Friday, June 1, 5:30-7:30 PM
Governor John Langdon House, Portsmouth, NH
You are invited to celebrate the opening of the art exhibition featuring the bold, colorful work by Portsmouth artist Richard Haynes. Co-presented by Historic New England and the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire.
The Langdon family story and enslaved Africans in Portsmouth goes back to the mid-seventeenth century. The house history includes Cyrus Bruce, an emancipated man who served as major domo for the Langdons, and Ona Marie Judge, the Washington’s runaway slave.
Haynes showcases a series of paintings inspired by Jacqueline Tobin’s book, Hidden in Plain View. Vibrant quilt patterns depict the complex, sophisticated, and covert story of enslaved men and women who escaped via the Underground Railroad.
GALLERY TALKS
Meet the artist, 5 to 8pm first Friday of every month, during Art ‘Round Town gallery walk, Portsmouth NH.
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE Richard Haynes will be at the Langdon House every Saturday and Sunday in August. More information: www.historicnewengland.org/visit/events
COMMUNITY DIALOGUE
Memory: Art, Culture & Black History with Richard Haynes, JerriAnne Boggis (BHTNH) & Ken Turino (Historic New England) 5:30pm Thursday, September 13.
TOURS
Governor John Langdon House offers tours on the hour. Last tour at 4pm. $8 adults, $7 seniors, $4 students. Free to Historic New England members & Portsmouth residents.
www.historicnewengland.org/property/governor-john-langdon-house/
Governor John Langdon House
143 Pleasant Street, Portsmouth NH 03801
www.historicnewengland.org
Open June 1-Oct 15, 2018, Friday-Sunday, 11am-5pm
These programs are presented in partnership with Historic New England and the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire.
The Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire promotes awareness and appreciation of African American history and culture in New Hampshire. Phone: 603-570-8469
