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“Winds of Change” Usher in a New Season
The Portsmouth Historical Society will launch an exciting new exhibition “Cabot Lyford: Winds of Change” with a preview party celebrating the artist’s groundbreaking work on Thursday, March 27 from 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Vintage frights rule the night at the Victorian Halloween Party
Enjoy an evening of vintage frights, make-your-own masquerade masks, artisanal pumpkin painting, tarot readings at Portsmouth Historical’s Victorian Halloween Party.
The Fabulous Find donation boosts education offerings by the Portsmouth Historical Society
A grant from The Fabulous Find, a non-profit resale boutique located in Kittery, Maine, totaling $16,084.30, will go towards supporting the Historical Society’s work in Portsmouth public elementary schools.
Family Days are Free to Attend Thanks to Newburyport Bank Sponsorship
Emma Stratton, Sarah Robbitts-Terry, Kim Simmons, and Jo Ann Klatskin (Newburyport Bank) celebrate the continued sponsorship of Portsmouth Historical Society's Family Day program.Every second Saturday, families can flock to Portsmouth Historical Society for free,...
Celebrating Preservation: Fresh Paint Transforms John Paul Jones House
“Watching paint dry has been one of the best things to happen at the John Paul Jones House since the fall, and that’s not because we are closed for the season, but because of how anticipated this much-needed preservation work has been,”
Preservation Work at the Portsmouth Historical Society
New woodwork and paint will help keep the facade of 30 MIddle Street look fresh for years to come. With several historic properties dating as far back as 1758, the Portsmouth Historical Society has been hard at work this year maintaining their properties for the next...
Portsmouth Historical Society Invites Portsmouth Homeowners to Learn About + Apply for Portsmouth Plaque Program
Calling all Portsmouth homeowners! Apply for a historic plaque, to place proudly on your home, identifying a prominent owner and the date the house was built.
It’s a Gingerbread Wonderland at the Portsmouth Historical Society
Walk through a Gingerbread Wonderland at the Portsmouth Historical Society’s 34th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibition. On Friday, December 6, at the Gingerbread Reception and Community Judges’ Awards, the following edible creations have emerged victorious…
Portsmouth Historical Society Celebrates “The Matter of Memory” Exhibition With Award Ceremony and Closing Reception on October 4
The Portsmouth Historical Society and New Hampshire Art Association invite the community to celebrate the closing of “The Matter of Memory” exhibition with a People’s Choice Award reception on Friday, October 4.
Young Artists Contest
With the start of our latest exhibition, “The Matter of Memory,” we are bringing back and expanding our previous Young Writers Contest into the Portsmouth Historical Society’s Young Artists Contest! This program encourages budding artists to draw on our show for...
