Piscataqua Writer’s Group

A supportive forum that encourages writers in their art through helpful, constructive guidance and suggestions.  Group leader is Mark Pechenik, a communications specialist with more than 30 years experience.

Telling It Like It Was:Black Elders of the Seacoast

Excerpts from a collection of oral interviews of older black citizens of Portsmouth with accompanyingPhotographs.  Interviews by Valerie Cunningham; Photo by Kel Edwards

Shawn Pelech  -  Paintings

An exhibit of original works by local artist and retired Portsmouth teacher.

SAACC Book Club

A review and discussion of selected literary works.  Discussions will be led by Susan Manfull and Virginia Towler.

Juanita Bell Memorial Scholarship Awards

Scholarships awarded to eligible Seacoast Area high school graduates as selected by the SAACC Scholarship Committee.

African American Submariners

From the Revolution to the Cold War, Black soldiers and sailors have manned state regiments dutifully and valiantly, but until recently, without Historical recognition.  This lecture focuses on Black Submariners in the U. S. Navy, 1940-1975.

Books & Bric-A-Brac

A unique “indoor yard sale” of books and miscellaneous small articles of ornamental or sentimental value.

Portsmouth Brass Works

A musical concert featuring light classical, jazz and popular music.

Prince Hall: A Founding Father? 

Lecture on the abolitionist and most famous black in the Boston area during the AmericanRevolution; recognized as the father of black masonry in the US.

Spoken Words 

Poetry, readings, social & political commentary by Owr Wirdz, A literary group from UNH and local writers & poets.

The Harriet Wilson Project Revisited 

A public forum/panel presentation on the first African American to publish a novel in the US who grew up in Milford, NH before the Civil War.

Holly Day Dinner Dance & Auction

Annual fundraiser featuring fine dining, great music, dancing and an opportunity to purchase a number of unique auction items.