Museum Guide News

Albacore Park, a nonprofit maritime museum and National Historic Landmark Site in Portsmouth, New Hampshire that famously offers walk-through tours of the decommissioned submarine, USS Albacore (AGSS-569), is currently undergoing its very first building expansion—a 1,500 square foot extension to its existing visitor center—since the museum originally opened in 1986.

In support of this expansion, Albacore Park will be hosting a Gala dinner fundraiser on Saturday, October 26th, 2024 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. The Gala will be held at Atlantic Grill (located at 5 Pioneer Road, Rye, New Hampshire 03870) and will offer hors d'oeuvres, a sit-down dinner, a silent auction featuring a dazzling array of items generously donated by various local businesses, organizations, and artists on the Seacoast, and a very special guest speaker—Dr. Ali (Al) Naqvi, CEO and Professor from the American Institute of Artificial Intelligence.

The USS Albacore’s motto, “Forerunner of the Future” represents the collaboration between science and technology that has always driven America forward. Dr. Al Naqvi is a pioneering leader in Artificial Intelligence whose mission is to responsibly revolutionize AI, while guiding governments, companies, and professionals through AI adoption. At the Albacore Park Gala, he will give an introduction to what AI really is and what it means in the context of the future, reminding us that the USS Albacore is a symbol of technological advancement and a model for how we should approach the development and use of AI.

Tickets for the Albacore Park Gala are on sale now and can be purchased online by visiting AP2024.eventbrite.com. Guests will be asked to make their choice of entree upon ticket purchase. If you’re unable to attend this event but would still like to donate to Albacore Park’s expansion project, please visit them online at ussalbacore.org/donate.