The city of Portsmouth, New Hampshire is in Rockingham County. The area that was to become Portsmouth was explored by Martin Pring in 1603, and the west bank of the Piscataqua River was settled by the English in 1630 and named Strawbery Banke, after the strawberries that grew there. The village was fortified by Fort William and Mary and, due to its strategic location, a port grew up there to facilitate trade between upstream industries and mercantile interests abroad, with fishing, lumber and shipbuilding being the area’s chief industries. Portsmouth was part of the Triangle Trade, which profited greatly from the slave trade. The town was incorporated in 1653, and named for Portsmouth, England. Portsmouth became the colonial capital in 1679. In 1774, Paul Revere rode into Portsmouth to warn that the British were coming, as its warships were poised to subdue the port. Portsmouth was incorporated as a city in 1849. Portsmouth is situated across the Piscataqua River from Kittery, Maine.
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Provides general and governmental information about the city of Portsmouth. Offers access to city council activities and services. Includes community maps, events calendar, city news and public notices.
http://www.cityofportsmouth.com/
Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce
Provides a variety of programs and services to Portsmouth businesses. Includes area business news, business and visitor resources, member directory, membership details, events calendar and local links
http://www.portsmouthchamber.org/
The website features five home security systems available in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. It features the systems offered by ADT, Vivint, SimpliSafe Home Security, Brinks Home, and Cove. It flags what it considers to be the most popular choice: an automation security system, great overall value, great customer service, and easy setup. Lists of what the reviewer liked about each system are provided, while package information and additional information is linked to each company's site.
https://www.homesecuritysystems.net/
Cub Scout Pack 164, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America youth organization, serving children in grades one, two, three, four, and five. Leadership contacts, pack photographs, and various downloadable documents, along with several informational pages are presented.
http://www.portsmouthscouts164.org/
Provides exhibits and programs to increase the publics understanding and enthusiasm towards local history. Includes society information, news and events, and resources.
http://www.portsmouthhistory.org/
Boy Scouts of America Troop 1 has been in existence since 1930. Based in Portsmouth, the BSA troop’s are primarily from Portsmouth, but some members come from Newport, Middletown, Naval Station Newport, and Tiverton. Its history, mission, organizational structure, and a calendar of campouts and other activities are featured.
http://www.troop1portsmouth.org/
