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Gingerbread Smash!

January 4, 1 pm
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Open Door Arts

Gallery rentals at Portsmouth Historical Society
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Nov 29 – Dec 30

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OPEN DOOR ARTS

Gallery rentals at Portsmouth Historical Society.
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UPSTAIRS with the FURNITURE MASTERS

November 29- December 30

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John Paul Jones House

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Historical Walking Tours

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Upcoming Events

Homeschool Family Day: Portsmouth in the Revolution on January 17 sessions at 10 am & 12:30 pm. Explore with artifacts what daily life was like for a soldier during the American Revolution. Image od the original stars and stripes on the events image.

Homeschool Program: Portsmouth and the Revolution

January 17, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Portsmouth Historical Society by Portsmouth Historical Society | Education Programs

Learn about Portsmouth’s connection to the Revolutionary War and take a look at objects like cannonballs and powder horns that were a part of a Revolutionary soldier’s life.

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Image of the sun setting behind the I95 bridge over the Piscataqua River.

Portsmouth Historic Sites Associates present Life & Death in the Piscataqua

February 8, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 3:30 pm at Masonic Temple by Portsmouth Historic Sites Associates

https://www.portsmouthhistoric.org/events

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Places We Love Community Valentine Event. Card writing to your favorite local spots. Pink background with heart shaped photos of both Historical Society properties.

Community Valentine Project

February 8, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at Portsmouth Historical Society by Portsmouth Historical Society | Education Programs

Show some local love this Valentine’s Day and take part in our community Valentine Project highlighting local spots that you hold near and dear.

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Homeschool Program: The Portsmouth Fires on February 21. Image is a two toned blue background with an old newspaper clipping showing a horse-drawn fire pump attempting to put out a blaze in a three story building.

Homeschool Program: Portsmouth Fires

February 21, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Portsmouth Historical Society by Portsmouth Historical Society | Education Programs

How did a series of fires in the 1800s impact the way Portsmouth looks today? Learn about historic firefighting and more!

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Homeschool Program: New Hampshire Waterways on March 21. Image is a two toned blue background with a wooden paddle and a ocean going schooner on it.

Homeschool Program: NH Waterways

March 21, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Portsmouth Historical Society by Portsmouth Historical Society | Education Programs

How have oceans and rivers shaped life in New Hampshire?

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