Welcoming the World to NH since 1996
Click here to see all of our photos. Thank you Dave Geyer for the fabulous drone shots! Star invites you to sign up for their email list, so you can receive Star Island updates throughout the year. To do so, please email Chelsea at chaskell@starisland.org. All you need to do is say
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On the 15th of November, a delegation comprising enthusiastic Granite State Ambassador volunteers embarked on an enlightening journey to Dover, New Hampshire. Our purpose was to explore two distinguished institutions that adorn the cultural and educational landscape of the region: the Woodman Museum and the Children’s Museum of NH. Both are members of the NH Heritage Museum Trail.
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On a beautiful sunny and warm fall day 19 GSA’s met up at Vida Cantina in Portsmouth to check out this eatery, whose chef has been nominated multiple times for a James Beard culinary award. We were seated as a group so could meet and greet each other while trying
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On September 7, a group of 28 Granite State Ambassadors (GSAs) visited the University of New Hampshire (UNH) campus in Durham to explore and learn about the UNH Astronomical Observatory.
This place is truly a gem, offering regular monthly viewing sessions, special programs, family-friendly events, and gatherings for the public to enjoy. With its impressive collection of astronomy equipment, including two domes with high light-gathering telescopes, a new digital telescope, and various portable telescopes, the observatory is a haven for astronomy enthusiasts.
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OLLI at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) is a member-driven, volunteer based educational program for lifelong learners who are eager to explore ideas and interests in a safe and relaxed environment, with a community of peers. Volunteer curriculum committees develop programs in response to member interests. Courses are non-credit.
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By GSA Barbara Bailey with input from GSA Joan Gonser
On Wednesday, July 12th a group of about 18 GSA’s gathered in Portsmouth for an opportunity to learn about the city’s history. Our first stop was the Portsmouth Historical Society on Middle Street. We were greeted with coffee and pastries and enjoyed some social time before beginning our tour led by Program and Volunteer Coordinator Sarah Robbitts-Terry.
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On May 22nd, our GSAs were honored to hear a program given by John Gianforte, Director of the UNH Observatory about the UNH Observatory and the Total Solar Eclipse happening on April 8th 2024. Watch in a separate screen: https://www.screencast.com/t/P0sVxlwdZt9 Program recorded May 2023 To earn hours for
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By: Emily McMaster, GSA Communications Director GSAs were given the opportunity to participate in a tour of Portsmouth, hosted by the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth. Despite some cold temperatures and some liquid sunshine, we embodied our “It’s Always Sunny in NH” mantra and had a splendid day of exploration
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By: Emily McMaster, GSA Communications Director On a sweltering summer day, armed with sunscreen and cold water, a group of GSAs attended a tour of the Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth. There was a pleasant breeze on the grounds as we began our tour. We met on the patio of
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By: Emily McMaster, Communications Director On a cloudy and cool day in May, our GSAs set out to explore and learn more about the Moffatt-Ladd House & Garden in Portsmouth. Our Hampton Area Chamber/NH State Parks Class of 2022 had graduated at Hampton Beach earlier in the day, so several
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During the week of May 16th, we graduated 3 new classes of GSAs! After a hybrid training program, we enjoyed meeting our GSAs in person at their respective training locations. Welcome to the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce Class of 2022: Welcome to the Hampton Area Chamber/NH State Parks
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Meet Jeff Barraclough, Executive Director https://moffattladd.org/ A National Historic Landmark open to the public as a museum since 1912 The purpose of the Moffatt-Ladd House and Garden is to interpret American, New Hampshire, and Portsmouth history through the lives and possessions of the inhabitants of the house, both free and
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By Roberta Wells, GSA The Hotel Concord Class of 2019 This past week, Brian and I had the opportunity to enjoy a two night visit to Portsmouth. We had been to Portsmouth many times before, but usually just for shopping or lunch in Market Square or a visit to the
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Program recorded September 2021 To earn hours for watching, please fill out this survey here. Have you ever wondered where bears den, why they scratch trees or how much they weigh when they are born? Why do moose eat aquatic vegetation, where do they go in the winter and how
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By: Sue Greenbaum, GSA Currier Museum Class of 2010 Three of us volunteered on the first day of the Hampton Children’s Festival – Sue 1, Sue 2, and Chris B. We were made welcome, introduced to staff, met our contact person, given parking passes, and assisted in parking in an
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Celebrate Portsmouth Peace Treaty Day — the day ALL NH citizens were ambassadors to the world — and NH history that is especially important to Granite State Ambassadors! In 2010, the New Hampshire Legislature unanimously passed legislation designating September 5, Portsmouth Peace Treaty Day, recognizing the importance of the 1905
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By: Sue Geyer, GSA Currier Museum of Art, Class of 2010 Several of us GSAs had the opportunity to get a tour of the Portsmouth Lighthouse in New Castle. Our guide, Jeremy D’Entremont, a volunteer with Friends of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouses, was fabulous! He was so knowledgeable with a lot
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Program recorded June 2021 To earn hours for watching, please fill out this survey here. We were honored to be joined by Brian Solomon, Marketing & Events Manager of Conway Scenic Railroad, and world-renowned railroad expert and author, for a presentation on the history of NH Railroads. He provided us
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By: Emily Goulet, GSA Communications Director At the end of May, we visited Hampton Beach for a day to learn about all that the beach has to offer. Whether or not you’ve been to Hampton Beach once, or every summer, there is a lot to learn about the community, the
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By: Emily Goulet, GSA Communications Director There is something so quaint about riding a train to get somewhere…I don’t know if it’s the ambience, or the ability to sit back and relax while watching the towns whizz by, but it sure is special! On Thursday May 27th, our GSAs had
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