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The purpose of the Great Island Garden Club shall be to stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening, engage in community beautification, and protect the environment through educational programs and support of conservation and civic improvement.
COME AND ENJOY CELEBRATING THE PORTSMOUTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY
& JOHN PAUL JONES HOUSE EVENT.
VISIT OUR ARRANGEMENT AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS.
& JOHN PAUL JONES HOUSE EVENT.
VISIT OUR ARRANGEMENT AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS.
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The Great Island Garden Club is participating in Art in Bloom, an event sponsored by the Portsmouth Historical Society at the John Paul Jones House, located at 43 Middle St. Portsmouth NH.
Event times are: Thursday 6/12 for a Garden Party 5:30-7:30pm Friday & Saturday (13-14th) from 10:00am - 7:00pm Sunday & Monday(15-16th) from 10:00am - 4:00pm Our members have created a floral arrangement inspired by the the famous American Impressionist painting by Edmund C. Tarbell (1862-1938) Please see the Portrait of Mrs. Charles W. Taintor (Caroline Tileston Hemenway Taintor),which is prominently placed high up on the John Paul Jones House staircase. This 1905 masterpiece is the inspiration of our arrangement, which we have named "Sweet Caroline." Thanks to our local flower shop Wild Valentine for the support in procurement of the flowers used in our arrangement. |