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How to Research Your Historic Property

April 13, 2025 @ 2:00 pm at Portsmouth Public Library by Portsmouth Historical Society | Education Programs

Learn about commemorating and preserving unique history of your home.

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Homeschool Program: African Burying Grounds

April 18, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Portsmouth Historical Society by Portsmouth Historical Society | Education Programs

Take the learning to the nearby African Burying Grounds for our April homeschool program.

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Annual Meeting (Member Event)

April 24, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm at Portsmouth Historical Society by Portsmouth Historical Society | Welcome Center & Museum Shop Programs

We welcome all members to attend the 2025 Annual Meeting

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Young Artists Contest

April 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025 at Portsmouth Historical Society by Portsmouth Historical Society | Education Programs

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Family Day: Lindsay and Her Puppet Pals

April 12, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Portsmouth Historical Society by Portsmouth Historical Society | Education Programs

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How to Research Your Historic Property

April 13, 2025 @ 2:00 pm at Portsmouth Public Library by Portsmouth Historical Society | Education Programs

Learn about commemorating and preserving unique history of your home.

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Homeschool Program: African Burying Grounds

April 18, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Portsmouth Historical Society by Portsmouth Historical Society | Education Programs

Take the learning to the nearby African Burying Grounds for our April homeschool program.

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Annual Meeting (Member Event)

April 24, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm at Portsmouth Historical Society by Portsmouth Historical Society | Welcome Center & Museum Shop Programs

We welcome all members to attend the 2025 Annual Meeting

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