May this New Year before you be a joyful one for you and your loved ones!
2020 is portent to be a year of great change. In the true meaning of Sankofa, (reaching back to get it) we take a few moments to reflect on where we have been, where we are now and where we plan to be. We look forward to this era of transformation with you.
In 2019, Honoring Those We Lost
In the tradition of honoring those who have gone before us, inspired us, instructed us and give us wisdom we give thanks for the Rev. Arthur Hilson and senior vice provost for engagement and faculty development, Julie Williams. Your guidance is truly missed.
Where We Have Been
In 2019, with your help, we opened our headquarters and interpretive center at 222 Court Street in downtown Portsmouth. Things have not been the same since then! Thank you for sharing this journey with us.
Expanding statewide, over a dozen towns joined us in a community reading of Frederick Douglass’ famous speech about the 4th of July. Here’s to increasing that number in 2020.
Towns not represented above are Durham, Lebanon, Warner, & Rollinsford.
In our new location we hosted visitors from home and abroad including former presidential candidate and UNH Law graduate, Congressman Tim Ryan.
We successfully added 4 news Black History guided bus tours. Plans are on the way to add Exeter, Concord and Canterbury in 2020.
In addition, in a new partnership with Southern New Hampshire University we moved our flagship program, the Black New England Conference, to Manchester, NH.
Setting Our Sights on 2020!
Looking forward to offering you more great programs throughout the year. Starting with the ones below.
Elinor Williams Hooker Tea Talk NASHUA NH,
Nashua Public Library | Sunday, January 12, 2020 2pm
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This event is sponsored in part by a grant from the New Hampshire Humanities
If you haven’t been to the National Museum of African American History and Culture in DC, here is your chance. Join us from August 10 to August 14, 2020 as we visit this special top 10 museum.
Reserve your space now.
Contact our office at 603-570-8469 for more information.
Deposit due January 17, 2020.
Your Support is so important to us!
Over the past three years, the BHTNH has expanded beyond Portsmouth to promote the state’s African American history. Today, your support is more important than ever to fulfill our 2020 vision and plans to reach every corner of our beautiful state.
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