32 21 5674 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/bc9c35dc49983fb6976491da9a7e8dc8.jpg 41cfd1dc0bfdae2ae18b03b042e33ccc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PNH400 Collection Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Anniversaries Community events Public programming Public art Volunteer workers Festivals Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1 Description An account of the resource Portsmouth, New Hampshire celebrated its 400th anniversary of settlement in 2023. The PNH400 Committee headed the efforts, forming subcommittees focused on Signature Events, Legacy Projects, Events, Community and Neighborhoods, Maritime and Military, Oral Histories, Commerce and Trade, Arts and Culture, Merchandise, Public Relations, Sister Cities, and House Plaques. The Executive Team included Karen Conard, Portsmouth City Manager, Susan Labrie, Community Engagement Officer, Valerie Rochon, Managing Director, Denise Wheeler, Minister of Fun, and Trevor Bartlett, Technology and Social Media. Throughout the year, the city hosted dozens of events, exhibits, and projects designed to honor its diverse history. Signature events included the PNH400 Grand Parade, the Little Italy Carnival honoring the history of the North End, a special STREET.life! dinner with tables running down the middle of Congress Street, and the Great PNH400 Community Picnic held at Leary Field. Legacy projects included two books – Portsmouth, NH 400th History Lights Our Way 1623-2023, edited by Jody Record and Chuck McMahon, and 400x400: Portsmouth NH 400th In 400 Photos, edited by Karina N. Quintans; the installation of Sijia Chen’s sculpture, Endeavor, at Bohenko Gateway Park; a student-led oral history project; the revitalization of Portsmouth’s Historic House Plaque Program; and the world premiere of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s commemorative commissioned piece At This Point. This collection of images was produced by PNH400’s team of volunteer photographers. The group included Christiana Ribeiro Arsenault, PNH400 Social Media Manager, Rick Dumont, Ken Goldman, Suzanne Laurent, Photojournalist, David Marcotte, PE, Structural Engineer, Appledore Marine Engineering, David J. Murray, Alex Nikulin, Karina Quintans, PNH400 Newsletter Editor and Photography Team Coordinator, Michael Sterling, John Willoughby, Will Zimmerman, and Barbara Zulkiewicz. This collection was created by Karina Quintans and gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by the PNH400 Committee in 2024. Susan Kindstedt, Project Archivist, processed the collection in 2025. Please help us identify all of the subjects of these photographs by leaving a comment or by contacting us at libinfo@portsmouthnh.gov. Thank you! Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Aerial View of Congress Street at Street Life 400 Lobster Dinner" Subject The topic of the resource Congress Street Portsmouth (N.H.) PNH400 Community Events Description An account of the resource Photograph taken during the Street Life 400 lobster dinner held in downtown Portsmouth on August 16, 2023. Aerial view during the event of Congress Street from directly above. The North Church is at the left. Photograph by William Zimmerman. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Zimmerman, William Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PNH400 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-08-16 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our Terms of Use and Copyright Information Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1.1577 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/9231cede204d6a074375b92b1fdcb739.jpg 398e9fcaafb4eb0fd410fd7b258fb44d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PNH400 Collection Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Anniversaries Community events Public programming Public art Volunteer workers Festivals Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1 Description An account of the resource Portsmouth, New Hampshire celebrated its 400th anniversary of settlement in 2023. The PNH400 Committee headed the efforts, forming subcommittees focused on Signature Events, Legacy Projects, Events, Community and Neighborhoods, Maritime and Military, Oral Histories, Commerce and Trade, Arts and Culture, Merchandise, Public Relations, Sister Cities, and House Plaques. The Executive Team included Karen Conard, Portsmouth City Manager, Susan Labrie, Community Engagement Officer, Valerie Rochon, Managing Director, Denise Wheeler, Minister of Fun, and Trevor Bartlett, Technology and Social Media. Throughout the year, the city hosted dozens of events, exhibits, and projects designed to honor its diverse history. Signature events included the PNH400 Grand Parade, the Little Italy Carnival honoring the history of the North End, a special STREET.life! dinner with tables running down the middle of Congress Street, and the Great PNH400 Community Picnic held at Leary Field. Legacy projects included two books – Portsmouth, NH 400th History Lights Our Way 1623-2023, edited by Jody Record and Chuck McMahon, and 400x400: Portsmouth NH 400th In 400 Photos, edited by Karina N. Quintans; the installation of Sijia Chen’s sculpture, Endeavor, at Bohenko Gateway Park; a student-led oral history project; the revitalization of Portsmouth’s Historic House Plaque Program; and the world premiere of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s commemorative commissioned piece At This Point. This collection of images was produced by PNH400’s team of volunteer photographers. The group included Christiana Ribeiro Arsenault, PNH400 Social Media Manager, Rick Dumont, Ken Goldman, Suzanne Laurent, Photojournalist, David Marcotte, PE, Structural Engineer, Appledore Marine Engineering, David J. Murray, Alex Nikulin, Karina Quintans, PNH400 Newsletter Editor and Photography Team Coordinator, Michael Sterling, John Willoughby, Will Zimmerman, and Barbara Zulkiewicz. This collection was created by Karina Quintans and gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by the PNH400 Committee in 2024. Susan Kindstedt, Project Archivist, processed the collection in 2025. Please help us identify all of the subjects of these photographs by leaving a comment or by contacting us at libinfo@portsmouthnh.gov. Thank you! Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Aerial View of Congress Street at Street Life 400 Lobster Dinner" Subject The topic of the resource Congress Street Portsmouth (N.H.) PNH400 Community Events Description An account of the resource Photograph taken during the Street Life 400 lobster dinner held in downtown Portsmouth on August 16, 2023. Aerial view during the event of Congress Street looking toward Market Square. The Piscataqua River and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard are in view in the distance. Photograph by William Zimmerman. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Zimmerman, William Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PNH400 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-08-16 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our Terms of Use and Copyright Information Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1.1576 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/2014a377e2ad4d5cf6d30f31ba78b4d4.jpg de24e7999a33980c7c82d4b1db4cdff1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PNH400 Collection Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Anniversaries Community events Public programming Public art Volunteer workers Festivals Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1 Description An account of the resource Portsmouth, New Hampshire celebrated its 400th anniversary of settlement in 2023. The PNH400 Committee headed the efforts, forming subcommittees focused on Signature Events, Legacy Projects, Events, Community and Neighborhoods, Maritime and Military, Oral Histories, Commerce and Trade, Arts and Culture, Merchandise, Public Relations, Sister Cities, and House Plaques. The Executive Team included Karen Conard, Portsmouth City Manager, Susan Labrie, Community Engagement Officer, Valerie Rochon, Managing Director, Denise Wheeler, Minister of Fun, and Trevor Bartlett, Technology and Social Media. Throughout the year, the city hosted dozens of events, exhibits, and projects designed to honor its diverse history. Signature events included the PNH400 Grand Parade, the Little Italy Carnival honoring the history of the North End, a special STREET.life! dinner with tables running down the middle of Congress Street, and the Great PNH400 Community Picnic held at Leary Field. Legacy projects included two books – Portsmouth, NH 400th History Lights Our Way 1623-2023, edited by Jody Record and Chuck McMahon, and 400x400: Portsmouth NH 400th In 400 Photos, edited by Karina N. Quintans; the installation of Sijia Chen’s sculpture, Endeavor, at Bohenko Gateway Park; a student-led oral history project; the revitalization of Portsmouth’s Historic House Plaque Program; and the world premiere of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s commemorative commissioned piece At This Point. This collection of images was produced by PNH400’s team of volunteer photographers. The group included Christiana Ribeiro Arsenault, PNH400 Social Media Manager, Rick Dumont, Ken Goldman, Suzanne Laurent, Photojournalist, David Marcotte, PE, Structural Engineer, Appledore Marine Engineering, David J. Murray, Alex Nikulin, Karina Quintans, PNH400 Newsletter Editor and Photography Team Coordinator, Michael Sterling, John Willoughby, Will Zimmerman, and Barbara Zulkiewicz. This collection was created by Karina Quintans and gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by the PNH400 Committee in 2024. Susan Kindstedt, Project Archivist, processed the collection in 2025. Please help us identify all of the subjects of these photographs by leaving a comment or by contacting us at libinfo@portsmouthnh.gov. Thank you! Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Aerial View of Market Square at Street Life 400 Lobster Dinner" Subject The topic of the resource Market Square Portsmouth (N.H.) PNH400 Community Events Description An account of the resource Photograph taken during the Street Life 400 lobster dinner held in downtown Portsmouth on August 16, 2023. Aerial view during the event of Congress Street and Pleasant Street from Market Square. The North Church is in the foregound in the center. Photograph by William Zimmerman. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Zimmerman, William Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PNH400 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-08-16 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our Terms of Use and Copyright Information Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1.1575 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/59e0dd7b132cee78506de2f0cd7dfb7d.jpg 15841a2502f3435316ca2c1e7686b50b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PNH400 Collection Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Anniversaries Community events Public programming Public art Volunteer workers Festivals Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1 Description An account of the resource Portsmouth, New Hampshire celebrated its 400th anniversary of settlement in 2023. The PNH400 Committee headed the efforts, forming subcommittees focused on Signature Events, Legacy Projects, Events, Community and Neighborhoods, Maritime and Military, Oral Histories, Commerce and Trade, Arts and Culture, Merchandise, Public Relations, Sister Cities, and House Plaques. The Executive Team included Karen Conard, Portsmouth City Manager, Susan Labrie, Community Engagement Officer, Valerie Rochon, Managing Director, Denise Wheeler, Minister of Fun, and Trevor Bartlett, Technology and Social Media. Throughout the year, the city hosted dozens of events, exhibits, and projects designed to honor its diverse history. Signature events included the PNH400 Grand Parade, the Little Italy Carnival honoring the history of the North End, a special STREET.life! dinner with tables running down the middle of Congress Street, and the Great PNH400 Community Picnic held at Leary Field. Legacy projects included two books – Portsmouth, NH 400th History Lights Our Way 1623-2023, edited by Jody Record and Chuck McMahon, and 400x400: Portsmouth NH 400th In 400 Photos, edited by Karina N. Quintans; the installation of Sijia Chen’s sculpture, Endeavor, at Bohenko Gateway Park; a student-led oral history project; the revitalization of Portsmouth’s Historic House Plaque Program; and the world premiere of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s commemorative commissioned piece At This Point. This collection of images was produced by PNH400’s team of volunteer photographers. The group included Christiana Ribeiro Arsenault, PNH400 Social Media Manager, Rick Dumont, Ken Goldman, Suzanne Laurent, Photojournalist, David Marcotte, PE, Structural Engineer, Appledore Marine Engineering, David J. Murray, Alex Nikulin, Karina Quintans, PNH400 Newsletter Editor and Photography Team Coordinator, Michael Sterling, John Willoughby, Will Zimmerman, and Barbara Zulkiewicz. This collection was created by Karina Quintans and gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by the PNH400 Committee in 2024. Susan Kindstedt, Project Archivist, processed the collection in 2025. Please help us identify all of the subjects of these photographs by leaving a comment or by contacting us at libinfo@portsmouthnh.gov. Thank you! Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Monte Bonahan at Street Life 400 Lobster Dinner" Subject The topic of the resource Market Square Portsmouth (N.H.) PNH400 Community Events Description An account of the resource Photograph taken during the Street Life 400 lobster dinner held in downtown Portsmouth on August 16, 2023. View of guests in Market Square including Monte Bohanan, City of Portsmouth Communications Director. Photograph by William Zimmerman. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Zimmerman, William Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PNH400 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-08-16 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our Terms of Use and Copyright Information Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1.1574 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/fe781fd966c3d7df50530d146636386c.jpg ec66ec78e825f2c0a0fff5af6ee34e00 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PNH400 Collection Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Anniversaries Community events Public programming Public art Volunteer workers Festivals Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1 Description An account of the resource Portsmouth, New Hampshire celebrated its 400th anniversary of settlement in 2023. The PNH400 Committee headed the efforts, forming subcommittees focused on Signature Events, Legacy Projects, Events, Community and Neighborhoods, Maritime and Military, Oral Histories, Commerce and Trade, Arts and Culture, Merchandise, Public Relations, Sister Cities, and House Plaques. The Executive Team included Karen Conard, Portsmouth City Manager, Susan Labrie, Community Engagement Officer, Valerie Rochon, Managing Director, Denise Wheeler, Minister of Fun, and Trevor Bartlett, Technology and Social Media. Throughout the year, the city hosted dozens of events, exhibits, and projects designed to honor its diverse history. Signature events included the PNH400 Grand Parade, the Little Italy Carnival honoring the history of the North End, a special STREET.life! dinner with tables running down the middle of Congress Street, and the Great PNH400 Community Picnic held at Leary Field. Legacy projects included two books – Portsmouth, NH 400th History Lights Our Way 1623-2023, edited by Jody Record and Chuck McMahon, and 400x400: Portsmouth NH 400th In 400 Photos, edited by Karina N. Quintans; the installation of Sijia Chen’s sculpture, Endeavor, at Bohenko Gateway Park; a student-led oral history project; the revitalization of Portsmouth’s Historic House Plaque Program; and the world premiere of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s commemorative commissioned piece At This Point. This collection of images was produced by PNH400’s team of volunteer photographers. The group included Christiana Ribeiro Arsenault, PNH400 Social Media Manager, Rick Dumont, Ken Goldman, Suzanne Laurent, Photojournalist, David Marcotte, PE, Structural Engineer, Appledore Marine Engineering, David J. Murray, Alex Nikulin, Karina Quintans, PNH400 Newsletter Editor and Photography Team Coordinator, Michael Sterling, John Willoughby, Will Zimmerman, and Barbara Zulkiewicz. This collection was created by Karina Quintans and gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by the PNH400 Committee in 2024. Susan Kindstedt, Project Archivist, processed the collection in 2025. Please help us identify all of the subjects of these photographs by leaving a comment or by contacting us at libinfo@portsmouthnh.gov. Thank you! Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Food Servers at Street Life 400 Lobster Dinner" Subject The topic of the resource Food Servers Portsmouth (N.H.) PNH400 Community Events Description An account of the resource Photograph taken during the Street Life 400 lobster dinner held in downtown Portsmouth on August 16, 2023. View of food servers with trays of salad. Photograph by William Zimmerman. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Zimmerman, William Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PNH400 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-08-16 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our Terms of Use and Copyright Information Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1.1573 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/cb32b1519fcc3576853f8cd8b86f1d9a.jpg 71843380d9836900bfe6413a9d94ec5d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PNH400 Collection Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Anniversaries Community events Public programming Public art Volunteer workers Festivals Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1 Description An account of the resource Portsmouth, New Hampshire celebrated its 400th anniversary of settlement in 2023. The PNH400 Committee headed the efforts, forming subcommittees focused on Signature Events, Legacy Projects, Events, Community and Neighborhoods, Maritime and Military, Oral Histories, Commerce and Trade, Arts and Culture, Merchandise, Public Relations, Sister Cities, and House Plaques. The Executive Team included Karen Conard, Portsmouth City Manager, Susan Labrie, Community Engagement Officer, Valerie Rochon, Managing Director, Denise Wheeler, Minister of Fun, and Trevor Bartlett, Technology and Social Media. Throughout the year, the city hosted dozens of events, exhibits, and projects designed to honor its diverse history. Signature events included the PNH400 Grand Parade, the Little Italy Carnival honoring the history of the North End, a special STREET.life! dinner with tables running down the middle of Congress Street, and the Great PNH400 Community Picnic held at Leary Field. Legacy projects included two books – Portsmouth, NH 400th History Lights Our Way 1623-2023, edited by Jody Record and Chuck McMahon, and 400x400: Portsmouth NH 400th In 400 Photos, edited by Karina N. Quintans; the installation of Sijia Chen’s sculpture, Endeavor, at Bohenko Gateway Park; a student-led oral history project; the revitalization of Portsmouth’s Historic House Plaque Program; and the world premiere of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s commemorative commissioned piece At This Point. This collection of images was produced by PNH400’s team of volunteer photographers. The group included Christiana Ribeiro Arsenault, PNH400 Social Media Manager, Rick Dumont, Ken Goldman, Suzanne Laurent, Photojournalist, David Marcotte, PE, Structural Engineer, Appledore Marine Engineering, David J. Murray, Alex Nikulin, Karina Quintans, PNH400 Newsletter Editor and Photography Team Coordinator, Michael Sterling, John Willoughby, Will Zimmerman, and Barbara Zulkiewicz. This collection was created by Karina Quintans and gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by the PNH400 Committee in 2024. Susan Kindstedt, Project Archivist, processed the collection in 2025. Please help us identify all of the subjects of these photographs by leaving a comment or by contacting us at libinfo@portsmouthnh.gov. Thank you! Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Historical Photograph Display at Street Life 400 Lobster Dinner" Subject The topic of the resource Market Square Portsmouth (N.H.) PNH400 Community Events Description An account of the resource Photograph taken during the Street Life 400 lobster dinner held in downtown Portsmouth on August 16, 2023. View of guests looking at a historic photograph on display. Photograph by William Zimmerman. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Zimmerman, William Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PNH400 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-08-16 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our Terms of Use and Copyright Information Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1.1572 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/276801d77479247c4e6ce870e914897e.jpg e880e85aebb7f45967654f8255750ae9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PNH400 Collection Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Anniversaries Community events Public programming Public art Volunteer workers Festivals Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1 Description An account of the resource Portsmouth, New Hampshire celebrated its 400th anniversary of settlement in 2023. The PNH400 Committee headed the efforts, forming subcommittees focused on Signature Events, Legacy Projects, Events, Community and Neighborhoods, Maritime and Military, Oral Histories, Commerce and Trade, Arts and Culture, Merchandise, Public Relations, Sister Cities, and House Plaques. The Executive Team included Karen Conard, Portsmouth City Manager, Susan Labrie, Community Engagement Officer, Valerie Rochon, Managing Director, Denise Wheeler, Minister of Fun, and Trevor Bartlett, Technology and Social Media. Throughout the year, the city hosted dozens of events, exhibits, and projects designed to honor its diverse history. Signature events included the PNH400 Grand Parade, the Little Italy Carnival honoring the history of the North End, a special STREET.life! dinner with tables running down the middle of Congress Street, and the Great PNH400 Community Picnic held at Leary Field. Legacy projects included two books – Portsmouth, NH 400th History Lights Our Way 1623-2023, edited by Jody Record and Chuck McMahon, and 400x400: Portsmouth NH 400th In 400 Photos, edited by Karina N. Quintans; the installation of Sijia Chen’s sculpture, Endeavor, at Bohenko Gateway Park; a student-led oral history project; the revitalization of Portsmouth’s Historic House Plaque Program; and the world premiere of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s commemorative commissioned piece At This Point. This collection of images was produced by PNH400’s team of volunteer photographers. The group included Christiana Ribeiro Arsenault, PNH400 Social Media Manager, Rick Dumont, Ken Goldman, Suzanne Laurent, Photojournalist, David Marcotte, PE, Structural Engineer, Appledore Marine Engineering, David J. Murray, Alex Nikulin, Karina Quintans, PNH400 Newsletter Editor and Photography Team Coordinator, Michael Sterling, John Willoughby, Will Zimmerman, and Barbara Zulkiewicz. This collection was created by Karina Quintans and gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by the PNH400 Committee in 2024. Susan Kindstedt, Project Archivist, processed the collection in 2025. Please help us identify all of the subjects of these photographs by leaving a comment or by contacting us at libinfo@portsmouthnh.gov. Thank you! Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Police Officers at Street Life 400 Lobster Dinner" Subject The topic of the resource Police Officers Portsmouth (N.H.) PNH400 Community Events Description An account of the resource Photograph taken during the Street Life 400 lobster dinner held in downtown Portsmouth on August 16, 2023. View of the backs of two Portsmouth Police Officers in Market Square. Photograph by William Zimmerman. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Zimmerman, William Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PNH400 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-08-16 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our Terms of Use and Copyright Information Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1.1571 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/fe22bb39ec484d4d6bbe74a465317c2c.jpg b40d22ef9e6b8063c922d11e747df8d4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PNH400 Collection Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Anniversaries Community events Public programming Public art Volunteer workers Festivals Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1 Description An account of the resource Portsmouth, New Hampshire celebrated its 400th anniversary of settlement in 2023. The PNH400 Committee headed the efforts, forming subcommittees focused on Signature Events, Legacy Projects, Events, Community and Neighborhoods, Maritime and Military, Oral Histories, Commerce and Trade, Arts and Culture, Merchandise, Public Relations, Sister Cities, and House Plaques. The Executive Team included Karen Conard, Portsmouth City Manager, Susan Labrie, Community Engagement Officer, Valerie Rochon, Managing Director, Denise Wheeler, Minister of Fun, and Trevor Bartlett, Technology and Social Media. Throughout the year, the city hosted dozens of events, exhibits, and projects designed to honor its diverse history. Signature events included the PNH400 Grand Parade, the Little Italy Carnival honoring the history of the North End, a special STREET.life! dinner with tables running down the middle of Congress Street, and the Great PNH400 Community Picnic held at Leary Field. Legacy projects included two books – Portsmouth, NH 400th History Lights Our Way 1623-2023, edited by Jody Record and Chuck McMahon, and 400x400: Portsmouth NH 400th In 400 Photos, edited by Karina N. Quintans; the installation of Sijia Chen’s sculpture, Endeavor, at Bohenko Gateway Park; a student-led oral history project; the revitalization of Portsmouth’s Historic House Plaque Program; and the world premiere of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s commemorative commissioned piece At This Point. This collection of images was produced by PNH400’s team of volunteer photographers. The group included Christiana Ribeiro Arsenault, PNH400 Social Media Manager, Rick Dumont, Ken Goldman, Suzanne Laurent, Photojournalist, David Marcotte, PE, Structural Engineer, Appledore Marine Engineering, David J. Murray, Alex Nikulin, Karina Quintans, PNH400 Newsletter Editor and Photography Team Coordinator, Michael Sterling, John Willoughby, Will Zimmerman, and Barbara Zulkiewicz. This collection was created by Karina Quintans and gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by the PNH400 Committee in 2024. Susan Kindstedt, Project Archivist, processed the collection in 2025. Please help us identify all of the subjects of these photographs by leaving a comment or by contacting us at libinfo@portsmouthnh.gov. Thank you! Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Guests at Street Life 400 Lobster Dinner" Subject The topic of the resource Market Square Portsmouth (N.H.) PNH400 Community Events Description An account of the resource Photograph taken during the Street Life 400 lobster dinner held in downtown Portsmouth on August 16, 2023. View of guests on Pleasant Street near Market Square. Photograph by William Zimmerman. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Zimmerman, William Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PNH400 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-08-16 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our Terms of Use and Copyright Information Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1.1570 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/a48c26cee21f0c0aa9834611748c0d1d.jpg 429884d26d1e2c1f3f823df8900ce3d1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PNH400 Collection Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Anniversaries Community events Public programming Public art Volunteer workers Festivals Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1 Description An account of the resource Portsmouth, New Hampshire celebrated its 400th anniversary of settlement in 2023. The PNH400 Committee headed the efforts, forming subcommittees focused on Signature Events, Legacy Projects, Events, Community and Neighborhoods, Maritime and Military, Oral Histories, Commerce and Trade, Arts and Culture, Merchandise, Public Relations, Sister Cities, and House Plaques. The Executive Team included Karen Conard, Portsmouth City Manager, Susan Labrie, Community Engagement Officer, Valerie Rochon, Managing Director, Denise Wheeler, Minister of Fun, and Trevor Bartlett, Technology and Social Media. Throughout the year, the city hosted dozens of events, exhibits, and projects designed to honor its diverse history. Signature events included the PNH400 Grand Parade, the Little Italy Carnival honoring the history of the North End, a special STREET.life! dinner with tables running down the middle of Congress Street, and the Great PNH400 Community Picnic held at Leary Field. Legacy projects included two books – Portsmouth, NH 400th History Lights Our Way 1623-2023, edited by Jody Record and Chuck McMahon, and 400x400: Portsmouth NH 400th In 400 Photos, edited by Karina N. Quintans; the installation of Sijia Chen’s sculpture, Endeavor, at Bohenko Gateway Park; a student-led oral history project; the revitalization of Portsmouth’s Historic House Plaque Program; and the world premiere of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s commemorative commissioned piece At This Point. This collection of images was produced by PNH400’s team of volunteer photographers. The group included Christiana Ribeiro Arsenault, PNH400 Social Media Manager, Rick Dumont, Ken Goldman, Suzanne Laurent, Photojournalist, David Marcotte, PE, Structural Engineer, Appledore Marine Engineering, David J. Murray, Alex Nikulin, Karina Quintans, PNH400 Newsletter Editor and Photography Team Coordinator, Michael Sterling, John Willoughby, Will Zimmerman, and Barbara Zulkiewicz. This collection was created by Karina Quintans and gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by the PNH400 Committee in 2024. Susan Kindstedt, Project Archivist, processed the collection in 2025. Please help us identify all of the subjects of these photographs by leaving a comment or by contacting us at libinfo@portsmouthnh.gov. Thank you! Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Guests at Street Life 400 Lobster Dinner" Subject The topic of the resource Market Square Portsmouth (N.H.) PNH400 Community Events Description An account of the resource Photograph taken during the Street Life 400 lobster dinner held in downtown Portsmouth on August 16, 2023. View of a drink table, bartenders and guests in Market Square. Photograph by William Zimmerman. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Zimmerman, William Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PNH400 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-08-16 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our Terms of Use and Copyright Information Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1.1569 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/ce642e430f18e97da70377f900aaba26.jpg 637239ba894af8ffce49c86d3b317327 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PNH400 Collection Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Anniversaries Community events Public programming Public art Volunteer workers Festivals Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1 Description An account of the resource Portsmouth, New Hampshire celebrated its 400th anniversary of settlement in 2023. The PNH400 Committee headed the efforts, forming subcommittees focused on Signature Events, Legacy Projects, Events, Community and Neighborhoods, Maritime and Military, Oral Histories, Commerce and Trade, Arts and Culture, Merchandise, Public Relations, Sister Cities, and House Plaques. The Executive Team included Karen Conard, Portsmouth City Manager, Susan Labrie, Community Engagement Officer, Valerie Rochon, Managing Director, Denise Wheeler, Minister of Fun, and Trevor Bartlett, Technology and Social Media. Throughout the year, the city hosted dozens of events, exhibits, and projects designed to honor its diverse history. Signature events included the PNH400 Grand Parade, the Little Italy Carnival honoring the history of the North End, a special STREET.life! dinner with tables running down the middle of Congress Street, and the Great PNH400 Community Picnic held at Leary Field. Legacy projects included two books – Portsmouth, NH 400th History Lights Our Way 1623-2023, edited by Jody Record and Chuck McMahon, and 400x400: Portsmouth NH 400th In 400 Photos, edited by Karina N. Quintans; the installation of Sijia Chen’s sculpture, Endeavor, at Bohenko Gateway Park; a student-led oral history project; the revitalization of Portsmouth’s Historic House Plaque Program; and the world premiere of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s commemorative commissioned piece At This Point. This collection of images was produced by PNH400’s team of volunteer photographers. The group included Christiana Ribeiro Arsenault, PNH400 Social Media Manager, Rick Dumont, Ken Goldman, Suzanne Laurent, Photojournalist, David Marcotte, PE, Structural Engineer, Appledore Marine Engineering, David J. Murray, Alex Nikulin, Karina Quintans, PNH400 Newsletter Editor and Photography Team Coordinator, Michael Sterling, John Willoughby, Will Zimmerman, and Barbara Zulkiewicz. This collection was created by Karina Quintans and gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by the PNH400 Committee in 2024. Susan Kindstedt, Project Archivist, processed the collection in 2025. Please help us identify all of the subjects of these photographs by leaving a comment or by contacting us at libinfo@portsmouthnh.gov. Thank you! Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Jeanne Shaheen at Street Life 400 at The Venue at Portwalk Place" Subject The topic of the resource Portwalk Place Portsmouth (N.H.) PNH400 Community Events Description An account of the resource Photograph taken during the Street Life 400 Sponsor Reception at The Venue at Portwalk Place on August 16, 2023. View of guests including Senator Jeanne Shaheen. Photograph by William Zimmerman. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Zimmerman, William Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PNH400 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-08-16 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our Terms of Use and Copyright Information Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1.1568 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/592bad783ef1015ba8dd680e9caca2de.jpg 40d51e977d565ebd8ec277f6c5f2bebb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PNH400 Collection Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Anniversaries Community events Public programming Public art Volunteer workers Festivals Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1 Description An account of the resource Portsmouth, New Hampshire celebrated its 400th anniversary of settlement in 2023. The PNH400 Committee headed the efforts, forming subcommittees focused on Signature Events, Legacy Projects, Events, Community and Neighborhoods, Maritime and Military, Oral Histories, Commerce and Trade, Arts and Culture, Merchandise, Public Relations, Sister Cities, and House Plaques. The Executive Team included Karen Conard, Portsmouth City Manager, Susan Labrie, Community Engagement Officer, Valerie Rochon, Managing Director, Denise Wheeler, Minister of Fun, and Trevor Bartlett, Technology and Social Media. Throughout the year, the city hosted dozens of events, exhibits, and projects designed to honor its diverse history. Signature events included the PNH400 Grand Parade, the Little Italy Carnival honoring the history of the North End, a special STREET.life! dinner with tables running down the middle of Congress Street, and the Great PNH400 Community Picnic held at Leary Field. Legacy projects included two books – Portsmouth, NH 400th History Lights Our Way 1623-2023, edited by Jody Record and Chuck McMahon, and 400x400: Portsmouth NH 400th In 400 Photos, edited by Karina N. Quintans; the installation of Sijia Chen’s sculpture, Endeavor, at Bohenko Gateway Park; a student-led oral history project; the revitalization of Portsmouth’s Historic House Plaque Program; and the world premiere of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s commemorative commissioned piece At This Point. This collection of images was produced by PNH400’s team of volunteer photographers. The group included Christiana Ribeiro Arsenault, PNH400 Social Media Manager, Rick Dumont, Ken Goldman, Suzanne Laurent, Photojournalist, David Marcotte, PE, Structural Engineer, Appledore Marine Engineering, David J. Murray, Alex Nikulin, Karina Quintans, PNH400 Newsletter Editor and Photography Team Coordinator, Michael Sterling, John Willoughby, Will Zimmerman, and Barbara Zulkiewicz. This collection was created by Karina Quintans and gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by the PNH400 Committee in 2024. Susan Kindstedt, Project Archivist, processed the collection in 2025. Please help us identify all of the subjects of these photographs by leaving a comment or by contacting us at libinfo@portsmouthnh.gov. Thank you! Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Guests at Street Life 400 at The Venue at Portwalk Place" Subject The topic of the resource Portwalk Place Portsmouth (N.H.) PNH400 Community Events Description An account of the resource Photograph taken during the Street Life 400 Sponsor Reception at The Venue at Portwalk Place on August 16, 2023. View of a man speaking at a microphone podium with limited view of guests. Photograph by William Zimmerman. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Zimmerman, William Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PNH400 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-08-16 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our Terms of Use and Copyright Information Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1.1567 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/0cab7af149e28741b9e99b4678720dcf.jpg 178bce08405093bb4a2e97b3bb88f4db Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PNH400 Collection Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Anniversaries Community events Public programming Public art Volunteer workers Festivals Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1 Description An account of the resource Portsmouth, New Hampshire celebrated its 400th anniversary of settlement in 2023. The PNH400 Committee headed the efforts, forming subcommittees focused on Signature Events, Legacy Projects, Events, Community and Neighborhoods, Maritime and Military, Oral Histories, Commerce and Trade, Arts and Culture, Merchandise, Public Relations, Sister Cities, and House Plaques. The Executive Team included Karen Conard, Portsmouth City Manager, Susan Labrie, Community Engagement Officer, Valerie Rochon, Managing Director, Denise Wheeler, Minister of Fun, and Trevor Bartlett, Technology and Social Media. Throughout the year, the city hosted dozens of events, exhibits, and projects designed to honor its diverse history. Signature events included the PNH400 Grand Parade, the Little Italy Carnival honoring the history of the North End, a special STREET.life! dinner with tables running down the middle of Congress Street, and the Great PNH400 Community Picnic held at Leary Field. Legacy projects included two books – Portsmouth, NH 400th History Lights Our Way 1623-2023, edited by Jody Record and Chuck McMahon, and 400x400: Portsmouth NH 400th In 400 Photos, edited by Karina N. Quintans; the installation of Sijia Chen’s sculpture, Endeavor, at Bohenko Gateway Park; a student-led oral history project; the revitalization of Portsmouth’s Historic House Plaque Program; and the world premiere of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s commemorative commissioned piece At This Point. This collection of images was produced by PNH400’s team of volunteer photographers. The group included Christiana Ribeiro Arsenault, PNH400 Social Media Manager, Rick Dumont, Ken Goldman, Suzanne Laurent, Photojournalist, David Marcotte, PE, Structural Engineer, Appledore Marine Engineering, David J. Murray, Alex Nikulin, Karina Quintans, PNH400 Newsletter Editor and Photography Team Coordinator, Michael Sterling, John Willoughby, Will Zimmerman, and Barbara Zulkiewicz. This collection was created by Karina Quintans and gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by the PNH400 Committee in 2024. Susan Kindstedt, Project Archivist, processed the collection in 2025. Please help us identify all of the subjects of these photographs by leaving a comment or by contacting us at libinfo@portsmouthnh.gov. Thank you! Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Guests at Street Life 400 at The Venue at Portwalk Place" Subject The topic of the resource Portwalk Place Portsmouth (N.H.) PNH400 Community Events Description An account of the resource Photograph taken during the Street Life 400 Sponsor Reception at The Venue at Portwalk Place on August 16, 2023. View of three women socializing. Photograph by William Zimmerman. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Zimmerman, William Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PNH400 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-08-16 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our Terms of Use and Copyright Information Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1.1566 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/d67b48055a7c63512bec76a61b55d391.jpg d39167464bc7bed4d035ce3bb930c0f2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PNH400 Collection Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Anniversaries Community events Public programming Public art Volunteer workers Festivals Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1 Description An account of the resource Portsmouth, New Hampshire celebrated its 400th anniversary of settlement in 2023. The PNH400 Committee headed the efforts, forming subcommittees focused on Signature Events, Legacy Projects, Events, Community and Neighborhoods, Maritime and Military, Oral Histories, Commerce and Trade, Arts and Culture, Merchandise, Public Relations, Sister Cities, and House Plaques. The Executive Team included Karen Conard, Portsmouth City Manager, Susan Labrie, Community Engagement Officer, Valerie Rochon, Managing Director, Denise Wheeler, Minister of Fun, and Trevor Bartlett, Technology and Social Media. Throughout the year, the city hosted dozens of events, exhibits, and projects designed to honor its diverse history. Signature events included the PNH400 Grand Parade, the Little Italy Carnival honoring the history of the North End, a special STREET.life! dinner with tables running down the middle of Congress Street, and the Great PNH400 Community Picnic held at Leary Field. Legacy projects included two books – Portsmouth, NH 400th History Lights Our Way 1623-2023, edited by Jody Record and Chuck McMahon, and 400x400: Portsmouth NH 400th In 400 Photos, edited by Karina N. Quintans; the installation of Sijia Chen’s sculpture, Endeavor, at Bohenko Gateway Park; a student-led oral history project; the revitalization of Portsmouth’s Historic House Plaque Program; and the world premiere of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s commemorative commissioned piece At This Point. This collection of images was produced by PNH400’s team of volunteer photographers. The group included Christiana Ribeiro Arsenault, PNH400 Social Media Manager, Rick Dumont, Ken Goldman, Suzanne Laurent, Photojournalist, David Marcotte, PE, Structural Engineer, Appledore Marine Engineering, David J. Murray, Alex Nikulin, Karina Quintans, PNH400 Newsletter Editor and Photography Team Coordinator, Michael Sterling, John Willoughby, Will Zimmerman, and Barbara Zulkiewicz. This collection was created by Karina Quintans and gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by the PNH400 Committee in 2024. Susan Kindstedt, Project Archivist, processed the collection in 2025. Please help us identify all of the subjects of these photographs by leaving a comment or by contacting us at libinfo@portsmouthnh.gov. Thank you! Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Guests at Street Life 400 at The Venue at Portwalk Place" Subject The topic of the resource Portwalk Place Portsmouth (N.H.) PNH400 Community Events Description An account of the resource Photograph taken during the Street Life 400 Sponsor Reception at The Venue at Portwalk Place on August 16, 2023. View of four guests standing at a table. Photograph by William Zimmerman. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Zimmerman, William Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PNH400 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-08-16 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our Terms of Use and Copyright Information Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1.1565 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/34338079391227d284117f1065183df5.jpg a0c3dad2c7a3e0b61f3b3a09198d6e44 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PNH400 Collection Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Anniversaries Community events Public programming Public art Volunteer workers Festivals Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1 Description An account of the resource Portsmouth, New Hampshire celebrated its 400th anniversary of settlement in 2023. The PNH400 Committee headed the efforts, forming subcommittees focused on Signature Events, Legacy Projects, Events, Community and Neighborhoods, Maritime and Military, Oral Histories, Commerce and Trade, Arts and Culture, Merchandise, Public Relations, Sister Cities, and House Plaques. The Executive Team included Karen Conard, Portsmouth City Manager, Susan Labrie, Community Engagement Officer, Valerie Rochon, Managing Director, Denise Wheeler, Minister of Fun, and Trevor Bartlett, Technology and Social Media. Throughout the year, the city hosted dozens of events, exhibits, and projects designed to honor its diverse history. Signature events included the PNH400 Grand Parade, the Little Italy Carnival honoring the history of the North End, a special STREET.life! dinner with tables running down the middle of Congress Street, and the Great PNH400 Community Picnic held at Leary Field. Legacy projects included two books – Portsmouth, NH 400th History Lights Our Way 1623-2023, edited by Jody Record and Chuck McMahon, and 400x400: Portsmouth NH 400th In 400 Photos, edited by Karina N. Quintans; the installation of Sijia Chen’s sculpture, Endeavor, at Bohenko Gateway Park; a student-led oral history project; the revitalization of Portsmouth’s Historic House Plaque Program; and the world premiere of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s commemorative commissioned piece At This Point. This collection of images was produced by PNH400’s team of volunteer photographers. The group included Christiana Ribeiro Arsenault, PNH400 Social Media Manager, Rick Dumont, Ken Goldman, Suzanne Laurent, Photojournalist, David Marcotte, PE, Structural Engineer, Appledore Marine Engineering, David J. Murray, Alex Nikulin, Karina Quintans, PNH400 Newsletter Editor and Photography Team Coordinator, Michael Sterling, John Willoughby, Will Zimmerman, and Barbara Zulkiewicz. This collection was created by Karina Quintans and gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by the PNH400 Committee in 2024. Susan Kindstedt, Project Archivist, processed the collection in 2025. Please help us identify all of the subjects of these photographs by leaving a comment or by contacting us at libinfo@portsmouthnh.gov. Thank you! Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Table setting at Street Life 400 at The Venue at Portwalk Place" Subject The topic of the resource Portwalk Place Portsmouth (N.H.) PNH400 Community Events Description An account of the resource Photograph taken during the Street Life 400 lobster dinner held in downtown Portsmouth on August 16, 2023. View of a guest table with an untouched table setting. Photograph by William Zimmerman. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Zimmerman, William Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PNH400 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-08-16 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our Terms of Use and Copyright Information Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1.1564 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PNH400 Collection Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Anniversaries Community events Public programming Public art Volunteer workers Festivals Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1 Description An account of the resource Portsmouth, New Hampshire celebrated its 400th anniversary of settlement in 2023. The PNH400 Committee headed the efforts, forming subcommittees focused on Signature Events, Legacy Projects, Events, Community and Neighborhoods, Maritime and Military, Oral Histories, Commerce and Trade, Arts and Culture, Merchandise, Public Relations, Sister Cities, and House Plaques. The Executive Team included Karen Conard, Portsmouth City Manager, Susan Labrie, Community Engagement Officer, Valerie Rochon, Managing Director, Denise Wheeler, Minister of Fun, and Trevor Bartlett, Technology and Social Media. Throughout the year, the city hosted dozens of events, exhibits, and projects designed to honor its diverse history. Signature events included the PNH400 Grand Parade, the Little Italy Carnival honoring the history of the North End, a special STREET.life! dinner with tables running down the middle of Congress Street, and the Great PNH400 Community Picnic held at Leary Field. Legacy projects included two books – Portsmouth, NH 400th History Lights Our Way 1623-2023, edited by Jody Record and Chuck McMahon, and 400x400: Portsmouth NH 400th In 400 Photos, edited by Karina N. Quintans; the installation of Sijia Chen’s sculpture, Endeavor, at Bohenko Gateway Park; a student-led oral history project; the revitalization of Portsmouth’s Historic House Plaque Program; and the world premiere of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s commemorative commissioned piece At This Point. This collection of images was produced by PNH400’s team of volunteer photographers. The group included Christiana Ribeiro Arsenault, PNH400 Social Media Manager, Rick Dumont, Ken Goldman, Suzanne Laurent, Photojournalist, David Marcotte, PE, Structural Engineer, Appledore Marine Engineering, David J. Murray, Alex Nikulin, Karina Quintans, PNH400 Newsletter Editor and Photography Team Coordinator, Michael Sterling, John Willoughby, Will Zimmerman, and Barbara Zulkiewicz. This collection was created by Karina Quintans and gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by the PNH400 Committee in 2024. Susan Kindstedt, Project Archivist, processed the collection in 2025. Please help us identify all of the subjects of these photographs by leaving a comment or by contacting us at libinfo@portsmouthnh.gov. Thank you! Moving Image A series of visual representations that, when shown in succession, impart an impression of motion. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Laser Light Show at Street Life 400 Lobster Dinner" Subject The topic of the resource Laser Shows Portsmouth (N.H.) PNH400 Congress Street Description An account of the resource Video taken during the laser light show at the Street Life 400 lobster dinner held in downtown Portsmouth on August 16, 2023. Video taken of the laser light show on Congress Street and also includes guests and tables. Video by Karina Quintans. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Quintans, Karina Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PNH400 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-08-16 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our Terms of Use and Copyright Information Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource MOV Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Movie Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1.1563 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/6ab3aa9d0c6d104f57856b431394d42b.MOV edd8ef799145493a4eac62d0a20cc625 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PNH400 Collection Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Anniversaries Community events Public programming Public art Volunteer workers Festivals Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1 Description An account of the resource Portsmouth, New Hampshire celebrated its 400th anniversary of settlement in 2023. The PNH400 Committee headed the efforts, forming subcommittees focused on Signature Events, Legacy Projects, Events, Community and Neighborhoods, Maritime and Military, Oral Histories, Commerce and Trade, Arts and Culture, Merchandise, Public Relations, Sister Cities, and House Plaques. The Executive Team included Karen Conard, Portsmouth City Manager, Susan Labrie, Community Engagement Officer, Valerie Rochon, Managing Director, Denise Wheeler, Minister of Fun, and Trevor Bartlett, Technology and Social Media. Throughout the year, the city hosted dozens of events, exhibits, and projects designed to honor its diverse history. Signature events included the PNH400 Grand Parade, the Little Italy Carnival honoring the history of the North End, a special STREET.life! dinner with tables running down the middle of Congress Street, and the Great PNH400 Community Picnic held at Leary Field. Legacy projects included two books – Portsmouth, NH 400th History Lights Our Way 1623-2023, edited by Jody Record and Chuck McMahon, and 400x400: Portsmouth NH 400th In 400 Photos, edited by Karina N. Quintans; the installation of Sijia Chen’s sculpture, Endeavor, at Bohenko Gateway Park; a student-led oral history project; the revitalization of Portsmouth’s Historic House Plaque Program; and the world premiere of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s commemorative commissioned piece At This Point. This collection of images was produced by PNH400’s team of volunteer photographers. The group included Christiana Ribeiro Arsenault, PNH400 Social Media Manager, Rick Dumont, Ken Goldman, Suzanne Laurent, Photojournalist, David Marcotte, PE, Structural Engineer, Appledore Marine Engineering, David J. Murray, Alex Nikulin, Karina Quintans, PNH400 Newsletter Editor and Photography Team Coordinator, Michael Sterling, John Willoughby, Will Zimmerman, and Barbara Zulkiewicz. This collection was created by Karina Quintans and gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by the PNH400 Committee in 2024. Susan Kindstedt, Project Archivist, processed the collection in 2025. Please help us identify all of the subjects of these photographs by leaving a comment or by contacting us at libinfo@portsmouthnh.gov. Thank you! Moving Image A series of visual representations that, when shown in succession, impart an impression of motion. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Setup for Street Life 400 Lobster Dinner" Subject The topic of the resource Congress Street Portsmouth (N.H.) PNH400 Community Events Description An account of the resource Video taken during setup of the Street Life 400 lobster dinner held in downtown Portsmouth on August 16, 2023. Video goes down Congress Street from the intersection of Middle Street to Market Square. Video by Karina Quintans. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Quintans, Karina Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PNH400 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-08-16 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our Terms of Use and Copyright Information Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource MOV Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Movie Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1.1562 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/87301d27b6880a8155501d82fea24dda.jpg bbd80992e8b9282e715cab325f7a9130 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PNH400 Collection Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Anniversaries Community events Public programming Public art Volunteer workers Festivals Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1 Description An account of the resource Portsmouth, New Hampshire celebrated its 400th anniversary of settlement in 2023. The PNH400 Committee headed the efforts, forming subcommittees focused on Signature Events, Legacy Projects, Events, Community and Neighborhoods, Maritime and Military, Oral Histories, Commerce and Trade, Arts and Culture, Merchandise, Public Relations, Sister Cities, and House Plaques. The Executive Team included Karen Conard, Portsmouth City Manager, Susan Labrie, Community Engagement Officer, Valerie Rochon, Managing Director, Denise Wheeler, Minister of Fun, and Trevor Bartlett, Technology and Social Media. Throughout the year, the city hosted dozens of events, exhibits, and projects designed to honor its diverse history. Signature events included the PNH400 Grand Parade, the Little Italy Carnival honoring the history of the North End, a special STREET.life! dinner with tables running down the middle of Congress Street, and the Great PNH400 Community Picnic held at Leary Field. Legacy projects included two books – Portsmouth, NH 400th History Lights Our Way 1623-2023, edited by Jody Record and Chuck McMahon, and 400x400: Portsmouth NH 400th In 400 Photos, edited by Karina N. Quintans; the installation of Sijia Chen’s sculpture, Endeavor, at Bohenko Gateway Park; a student-led oral history project; the revitalization of Portsmouth’s Historic House Plaque Program; and the world premiere of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s commemorative commissioned piece At This Point. This collection of images was produced by PNH400’s team of volunteer photographers. The group included Christiana Ribeiro Arsenault, PNH400 Social Media Manager, Rick Dumont, Ken Goldman, Suzanne Laurent, Photojournalist, David Marcotte, PE, Structural Engineer, Appledore Marine Engineering, David J. Murray, Alex Nikulin, Karina Quintans, PNH400 Newsletter Editor and Photography Team Coordinator, Michael Sterling, John Willoughby, Will Zimmerman, and Barbara Zulkiewicz. This collection was created by Karina Quintans and gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by the PNH400 Committee in 2024. Susan Kindstedt, Project Archivist, processed the collection in 2025. Please help us identify all of the subjects of these photographs by leaving a comment or by contacting us at libinfo@portsmouthnh.gov. Thank you! Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Laser Light Show at Street Life 400 Lobster Dinner" Subject The topic of the resource Laser Shows Portsmouth (N.H.) PNH400 Community Events Description An account of the resource Photograph taken during the Street Life 400 lobster dinner held in downtown Portsmouth on August 16, 2023. View of Congress Street during the laser light show. Photograph by Karina Quintans. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Quintans, Karina Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PNH400 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-08-16 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our Terms of Use and Copyright Information Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1.1561 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/340b89a290a68d4eda832133ba8268d8.jpg 1b6be70d671134020980ccd55b058e34 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PNH400 Collection Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Anniversaries Community events Public programming Public art Volunteer workers Festivals Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1 Description An account of the resource Portsmouth, New Hampshire celebrated its 400th anniversary of settlement in 2023. The PNH400 Committee headed the efforts, forming subcommittees focused on Signature Events, Legacy Projects, Events, Community and Neighborhoods, Maritime and Military, Oral Histories, Commerce and Trade, Arts and Culture, Merchandise, Public Relations, Sister Cities, and House Plaques. The Executive Team included Karen Conard, Portsmouth City Manager, Susan Labrie, Community Engagement Officer, Valerie Rochon, Managing Director, Denise Wheeler, Minister of Fun, and Trevor Bartlett, Technology and Social Media. Throughout the year, the city hosted dozens of events, exhibits, and projects designed to honor its diverse history. Signature events included the PNH400 Grand Parade, the Little Italy Carnival honoring the history of the North End, a special STREET.life! dinner with tables running down the middle of Congress Street, and the Great PNH400 Community Picnic held at Leary Field. Legacy projects included two books – Portsmouth, NH 400th History Lights Our Way 1623-2023, edited by Jody Record and Chuck McMahon, and 400x400: Portsmouth NH 400th In 400 Photos, edited by Karina N. Quintans; the installation of Sijia Chen’s sculpture, Endeavor, at Bohenko Gateway Park; a student-led oral history project; the revitalization of Portsmouth’s Historic House Plaque Program; and the world premiere of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s commemorative commissioned piece At This Point. This collection of images was produced by PNH400’s team of volunteer photographers. The group included Christiana Ribeiro Arsenault, PNH400 Social Media Manager, Rick Dumont, Ken Goldman, Suzanne Laurent, Photojournalist, David Marcotte, PE, Structural Engineer, Appledore Marine Engineering, David J. Murray, Alex Nikulin, Karina Quintans, PNH400 Newsletter Editor and Photography Team Coordinator, Michael Sterling, John Willoughby, Will Zimmerman, and Barbara Zulkiewicz. This collection was created by Karina Quintans and gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by the PNH400 Committee in 2024. Susan Kindstedt, Project Archivist, processed the collection in 2025. Please help us identify all of the subjects of these photographs by leaving a comment or by contacting us at libinfo@portsmouthnh.gov. Thank you! Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Laser Light Show at Street Life 400 Lobster Dinner" Subject The topic of the resource Laser Shows Portsmouth (N.H.) PNH400 Congress Street Description An account of the resource Photograph taken during the Street Life 400 lobster dinner held in downtown Portsmouth on August 16, 2023. View of guests on Congress Street during the laser light show. Photograph by Karina Quintans. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Quintans, Karina Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PNH400 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-08-16 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our Terms of Use and Copyright Information Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1.1560 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/a4eb81b2eec68f74f1d220a6ca720476.jpg c382e4d4873c2a4ed5a20b0412ab24ff Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PNH400 Collection Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Anniversaries Community events Public programming Public art Volunteer workers Festivals Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1 Description An account of the resource Portsmouth, New Hampshire celebrated its 400th anniversary of settlement in 2023. The PNH400 Committee headed the efforts, forming subcommittees focused on Signature Events, Legacy Projects, Events, Community and Neighborhoods, Maritime and Military, Oral Histories, Commerce and Trade, Arts and Culture, Merchandise, Public Relations, Sister Cities, and House Plaques. The Executive Team included Karen Conard, Portsmouth City Manager, Susan Labrie, Community Engagement Officer, Valerie Rochon, Managing Director, Denise Wheeler, Minister of Fun, and Trevor Bartlett, Technology and Social Media. Throughout the year, the city hosted dozens of events, exhibits, and projects designed to honor its diverse history. Signature events included the PNH400 Grand Parade, the Little Italy Carnival honoring the history of the North End, a special STREET.life! dinner with tables running down the middle of Congress Street, and the Great PNH400 Community Picnic held at Leary Field. Legacy projects included two books – Portsmouth, NH 400th History Lights Our Way 1623-2023, edited by Jody Record and Chuck McMahon, and 400x400: Portsmouth NH 400th In 400 Photos, edited by Karina N. Quintans; the installation of Sijia Chen’s sculpture, Endeavor, at Bohenko Gateway Park; a student-led oral history project; the revitalization of Portsmouth’s Historic House Plaque Program; and the world premiere of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s commemorative commissioned piece At This Point. This collection of images was produced by PNH400’s team of volunteer photographers. The group included Christiana Ribeiro Arsenault, PNH400 Social Media Manager, Rick Dumont, Ken Goldman, Suzanne Laurent, Photojournalist, David Marcotte, PE, Structural Engineer, Appledore Marine Engineering, David J. Murray, Alex Nikulin, Karina Quintans, PNH400 Newsletter Editor and Photography Team Coordinator, Michael Sterling, John Willoughby, Will Zimmerman, and Barbara Zulkiewicz. This collection was created by Karina Quintans and gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by the PNH400 Committee in 2024. Susan Kindstedt, Project Archivist, processed the collection in 2025. Please help us identify all of the subjects of these photographs by leaving a comment or by contacting us at libinfo@portsmouthnh.gov. Thank you! Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Laser Light Show at Street Life 400 Lobster Dinner" Subject The topic of the resource Laser Shows Portsmouth (N.H.) PNH400 Congress Street Description An account of the resource Photograph taken during the Street Life 400 lobster dinner held in downtown Portsmouth on August 16, 2023. View of tables and guests on Congress Street during the laser light show. Photograph by Karina Quintans. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Quintans, Karina Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PNH400 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-08-16 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our Terms of Use and Copyright Information Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1.1559 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/848201c213d0bfa944cfb865915c8848.jpg d451f575c6b002b93156e4f58f943910 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PNH400 Collection Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Anniversaries Community events Public programming Public art Volunteer workers Festivals Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1 Description An account of the resource Portsmouth, New Hampshire celebrated its 400th anniversary of settlement in 2023. The PNH400 Committee headed the efforts, forming subcommittees focused on Signature Events, Legacy Projects, Events, Community and Neighborhoods, Maritime and Military, Oral Histories, Commerce and Trade, Arts and Culture, Merchandise, Public Relations, Sister Cities, and House Plaques. The Executive Team included Karen Conard, Portsmouth City Manager, Susan Labrie, Community Engagement Officer, Valerie Rochon, Managing Director, Denise Wheeler, Minister of Fun, and Trevor Bartlett, Technology and Social Media. Throughout the year, the city hosted dozens of events, exhibits, and projects designed to honor its diverse history. Signature events included the PNH400 Grand Parade, the Little Italy Carnival honoring the history of the North End, a special STREET.life! dinner with tables running down the middle of Congress Street, and the Great PNH400 Community Picnic held at Leary Field. Legacy projects included two books – Portsmouth, NH 400th History Lights Our Way 1623-2023, edited by Jody Record and Chuck McMahon, and 400x400: Portsmouth NH 400th In 400 Photos, edited by Karina N. Quintans; the installation of Sijia Chen’s sculpture, Endeavor, at Bohenko Gateway Park; a student-led oral history project; the revitalization of Portsmouth’s Historic House Plaque Program; and the world premiere of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s commemorative commissioned piece At This Point. This collection of images was produced by PNH400’s team of volunteer photographers. The group included Christiana Ribeiro Arsenault, PNH400 Social Media Manager, Rick Dumont, Ken Goldman, Suzanne Laurent, Photojournalist, David Marcotte, PE, Structural Engineer, Appledore Marine Engineering, David J. Murray, Alex Nikulin, Karina Quintans, PNH400 Newsletter Editor and Photography Team Coordinator, Michael Sterling, John Willoughby, Will Zimmerman, and Barbara Zulkiewicz. This collection was created by Karina Quintans and gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by the PNH400 Committee in 2024. Susan Kindstedt, Project Archivist, processed the collection in 2025. Please help us identify all of the subjects of these photographs by leaving a comment or by contacting us at libinfo@portsmouthnh.gov. Thank you! Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Volunteer at Street Life 400 Lobster Dinner" Subject The topic of the resource Volunteers Portsmouth (N.H.) PNH400 Community Events Description An account of the resource Photograph taken during the Street Life 400 lobster dinner held in downtown Portsmouth on August 16, 2023. View of a volunteer sitting next to a large contemporary work of art. Photograph by Karina Quintans. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Quintans, Karina Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PNH400 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-08-16 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our Terms of Use and Copyright Information Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1.1558 https://portsmouthexhibits.org/files/original/29a5b32e9815c2e27978c9c5f144734f.jpg 62c1dbfa202fed35c952665b7a5c6799 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PNH400 Collection Subject The topic of the resource Portsmouth (N.H.) Anniversaries Community events Public programming Public art Volunteer workers Festivals Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1 Description An account of the resource Portsmouth, New Hampshire celebrated its 400th anniversary of settlement in 2023. The PNH400 Committee headed the efforts, forming subcommittees focused on Signature Events, Legacy Projects, Events, Community and Neighborhoods, Maritime and Military, Oral Histories, Commerce and Trade, Arts and Culture, Merchandise, Public Relations, Sister Cities, and House Plaques. The Executive Team included Karen Conard, Portsmouth City Manager, Susan Labrie, Community Engagement Officer, Valerie Rochon, Managing Director, Denise Wheeler, Minister of Fun, and Trevor Bartlett, Technology and Social Media. Throughout the year, the city hosted dozens of events, exhibits, and projects designed to honor its diverse history. Signature events included the PNH400 Grand Parade, the Little Italy Carnival honoring the history of the North End, a special STREET.life! dinner with tables running down the middle of Congress Street, and the Great PNH400 Community Picnic held at Leary Field. Legacy projects included two books – Portsmouth, NH 400th History Lights Our Way 1623-2023, edited by Jody Record and Chuck McMahon, and 400x400: Portsmouth NH 400th In 400 Photos, edited by Karina N. Quintans; the installation of Sijia Chen’s sculpture, Endeavor, at Bohenko Gateway Park; a student-led oral history project; the revitalization of Portsmouth’s Historic House Plaque Program; and the world premiere of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra’s commemorative commissioned piece At This Point. This collection of images was produced by PNH400’s team of volunteer photographers. The group included Christiana Ribeiro Arsenault, PNH400 Social Media Manager, Rick Dumont, Ken Goldman, Suzanne Laurent, Photojournalist, David Marcotte, PE, Structural Engineer, Appledore Marine Engineering, David J. Murray, Alex Nikulin, Karina Quintans, PNH400 Newsletter Editor and Photography Team Coordinator, Michael Sterling, John Willoughby, Will Zimmerman, and Barbara Zulkiewicz. This collection was created by Karina Quintans and gifted to the Portsmouth Public Library by the PNH400 Committee in 2024. Susan Kindstedt, Project Archivist, processed the collection in 2025. Please help us identify all of the subjects of these photographs by leaving a comment or by contacting us at libinfo@portsmouthnh.gov. Thank you! Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Guests at Street Life 400 Lobster Dinner" Subject The topic of the resource Congress Street Portsmouth (N.H.) PNH400 Community Events Description An account of the resource Photograph taken during the Street Life 400 lobster dinner held in downtown Portsmouth on August 16, 2023. View of tables and guests on Congress Street. There is a large bowl of lobster and lemons in the foreground. Photograph by Karina Quintans. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Quintans, Karina Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PNH400 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2023-08-16 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource View our Terms of Use and Copyright Information Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPG Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PPL-MS: 2025.1.1557