The Story of Star Island

The Story of Star Island
May 5th at 1PM
Exeter Recreation Department

There are so many stories and legends about the Isles of Shoals, a small group of islands off the Portsmouth coast. Hear the stories as told by a scholar of the topic! Ann Beattie brings Star Island alive in the present day by teaching about the past. We have a trip to Star Island coming up on June 22, 2026. More details coming!

Ann is an educator with a fascination for the Isles of Shoals and its rich history. She combs through historical records, salt cod recipes, and journals of Shoalers in an effort to capture and revive the unique stories that bring Shoals history to life. Ann is a former president of the Isles of Shoals Historical and Research Association and has served as a Board member of the Portsmouth Athenaeum. She leads tours of the Shoals and hosts several week-long history programs on Star Island. Ann always has an intriguing tale to tell about a place so magical it will steal your heart.

Admission: $5 Exeter residents, $7 non residents