Portsmouth Rhode Island is celebrating its 375th birthday with numerous events. One of particular interest to genealogists is the July 20, 2013 ”Portsmouth Family Reunion: Our Early Families” Founded in 1638 so many New Englanders have roots in these families. If you are an Albro, Hutchinson, Mott, Lawton, Briggs, Cook, Hicks, Wilcox, Anthony, Maxon, Shearman, Hall, Almy, Thurston or descend from any of Portsmouth’s pre-revolutionary families this is the opportunity to meet, mingle and exchange information with your distant cousins. The pre-registration form and additional information have been posted online at PortsmouthHistorical.com and Portsmouthri375.com. (Event location: Seaconnet Sportsman’s Club, 145 Sakonnet Drive, Common Fence Point, Portsmouth RI)