April 2, 20201–September 12, 2021 at the Discover Portsmouth Welcome Center10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH Open 7 days, 10 am–5 pm starting April 1st Don Gorvett: Working Waterfronts” presents over sixty works by this famed seacoast master printmaker highlighting the dynamic commercial harbors of the region. Renowned for his imaginative seascapes and “boat portraits,” Gorvett’s…
Twilight of American Impressionism
April 2, 20201–September 12, 2021 at the Discover Portsmouth Welcome Center10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH Open 7 days, 10 am–5 pm starting April 1st “Twilight of American Impressionism” showcases the largely unsung talents of Alice Ruggles Sohier and Frederick A. Bosley, two American impressionists working at a time when realistic art was falling out of…
Meet the Man Behind the Art
“Don Gorvett: Working Waterfronts” Lecture June 17, 20216:30 pm Join us in person or online! FREE for members$15 for non-members Membership Month Winners! CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of Portsmouth Historical Society’s Membership Month raffle. Everyone who joined or renewed in the month of May was entered into a drawing for a private historical walking tour…
Free Admission for All June 4!
Art ‘Round Town Featured Artist:Lennie Mullaney We are open and free to the public on the first Friday of the month, June 4! Plus, we’re open until 8pm for Art ‘Round Town! Artist Lennie Mullaney will be on hand to talk about her work! Much of her work is done “en plein aire”. She is…
Happy Memorial Day
Nothing Like a Picnic to Kick off the Holiday Weekend! “Historical” photo, dating way back to May 27, 2021, by Ken Goldman, kenphotogeek.com Thank You, Volunteers! Yesterday was the perfect weather for our Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. Several of our dedicated volunteers and walking tour guides attended a lovely outdoor lunch where we all got to…
Time to HIT THE DECKS!
Discounts, promos, and special events all across Portsmouth! Hit the Decks is happening all across Portsmouth! Friday and Sunday Free admission to our exhibitions “Twilight of American Impressionism” and “Don Gorvett: Working Waterfronts” when you mention the Portsmouth Chamber or Hit the Decks! Our own Portsmouth swag on sale for Hit the Decks! 10% off these…
Free Admission Tomorrow
Meet the Artists at Art ‘Round Town Tomorrow is the first Friday in May, and Portsmouth Historical Society is FREE ALL DAY! PLUS! We’re open until 8pm for Art ‘Round Town. Meet the Artists! Judy Schubert and Don Gorvett will here to meet and greet! Stop by between 5 and 8 pm. Thank You to All Mothers! This…
A Special Thank You to our Volunteers
It’s National Volunteer Week, and boy, do we have some fabulous volunteers! We couldn’t do it without you! Just this week, our flower beds are looking neat and refreshed for spring, thanks to Jule Rafuse and Norm LeBel, who put in multiple hours of work getting our perennials presentable! Thank you! Young Writers Contest is…
2021 Young Writers Contest
Visit the exhibitions and GET INSPIRED Select a work of art and start writing! You can write a poem, story, essay, play or dialogue, newspaper article, or any other kind of writing! All entries must be submitted by midnight onWednesday, August 25, 2021. Visit Portsmouth Historical Society and check out the art on display in…
Exhibitions Receiving Rave Reviews
After a long winter, visitors are loving the fabulous art on display! Between “Twilight of American Impressionism” and “Don Gorvett: Working Waterfronts,” there’s definitely something for everyone! Portsmouth Historical Society is open7 days a week10 am to 5 pm Museum Shop Featured Artist: Michael Sterling This week’s featured artist from the Shop’s “Art Wall” is…
We’re Open!
😲 Look! Real people, out and about! So glad to be getting back into the swing of things! History, Arts, and Culture Are Open for the Season! We are back for 2021! We’ve got some AMAZING exhibitions, a wonderful gift shop, and our friendly staff and volunteers can’t wait to see you! We’re still being…
“Twilight of American Impressionism” & “Working Waterfronts” at Portsmouth Historical Society
More images available at Twilight and Waterfronts FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Meredith Affleck, Manager, Exhibitions & Programming Meredith@portsmouthhistory.org 603-570-2493 Sublime Impressionist paintings and powerful expressionist woodcuts are featured in two exhibitions of very different styles of art, both produced by artists with roots in the area. On display at Portsmouth Historical Society’s galleries through September 12,…