Well, I've always known that my home city is something special, but now it is official.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has named Portsmouth one of the nations top "Distinctive Destinations" for 2008. The title was given to Portsmouth based on its "captivating blend of coastal beauty, historic buildings and packed history, which includes seven National Historic Landmarks." Also mentioned was the description of "a lively downtown." Everyone who visits downtown on a warm summer night experiences a wonderful blend of culture; past, present and future.
Communities across the nation that offer experiences different from the typical vacation destination have been annually selected since 2000. Portsmouth was the only New England city to make the list. Pretty impressive with all the historic cities in this area.
The National Trust will not only be promoting Portsmouth as a destination, they will also feature the city in their travel marketing and annual diretory for historic destinations across the country.
To see what other Cities were chosen for his honor, visit The National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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Andrew Thanks for the comment. So, if you keep trying to visit NH, why haven't you made it?
I visited your site and your blog...cute house featured on your site, I love the "Mr. Ed door" it has. I read your blog post re: your hulk chair. I may be betraying my stager sisterhood, but I don't think it is a bad chair at all. I have seen some pretty bad chairs, and I don't care how attached they are to them...if they are distracting they have to go.
What process does the National Trust for Historic Preservation go through to name an area one of the nations top "Distinctive Destinations"? Is a voting procedure, or do they operate off of a panel that decides? Just curious, really. I've always wanted to visit New Hampshire, and Portsmouth is the type of place I'd like to stay at. You mentioned the "captivating blend of coastal beauty, historic buildings and packed history and National Historic Landmarks." That is right up my alley!
Isn't it true that Paul Revere rode through Portsmouth at the beginning of the Revolutionary War to warn that the "British Were Coming?"
Thanks so much for your blog- I need to visit your town someday!
Todd and Devona: I have no idea what the procedure is...I was pretty excited to see Portsmouth named though. Portsmouth is a wonderful place to visit, and I hope you do get here some day. Here is an article written about Paul's Portsmouth ride...http://www.seacoastnh.com/Places_&_Events/NH_History/Paul_Revere's_Portsmouth_Ride/