The HMS Scott, a unique British Naval survey vessel, arrived in Portsmouth at the State Pier on Friday, June 2 and stayed until Friday, June 8. While here, sailors participated in the Portsmouth NH 400 Grand Parade, a friendly football (soccer) match with the crew of the USS Cheyenne, and many other activities!

After they left port, Captain Harrison sent Mayor McEachern this note:

The library will be closed for Juneteenth Day of Observance. Here are some ways you can observe with your family... 

Black Heritage Trail

Black Heritage Trail NH's  week-long celebration, Reading the Bones: Celebrating the African Diaspora, includes a free African Drumming event at the Portsmouth African Burying Ground!