Stop by each of the locations listed and present your sheet for a stamp!
Step Three: Turn It in
Fill out the contact information at the bottom of the page and return it to the Discover Portsmouth Welcome Center at 10 Middle Street or submit a photo or scan to info@PortsmouthHistory.org for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate to
Preparations are underway to swathe the Discover Portsmouth Welcome Center at 10 Middle Street with as much holiday cheer as we can find!
Drop by, see all the gingerbreaddy goodness, vote for the People’s Choice awards, and pick up your stamp sheet for some downtown fun and a chance to win a $100 gift certificate to Cure or the Roundabout Diner!
Volunteer Spotlight: Hannah Gagnon
One of our newest volunteers for Portsmouth Historical Society is Hannah Gagnon. Hannah began volunteering at the Discover Portsmouth Welcome Center in May, 2020, after moving to Portsmouth last year with her fiancé. She received a B.S. in business administration and an MBA with a concentration in creative disruption and entrepreneurship from Suffolk University. Hannah is a program coordinator with Cognia, a non-profit standardized testing organization with headquarters in Dover, NH. Growing up, she always volunteered at her local dance studio. Now in her free time, Hannah enjoys spending time with her dog, Goldie, and taking art classes.
We are fortunate that Hannah responded to our call for volunteers this past spring. You will find her at the Discover Portsmouth Welcome Center most Saturday afternoons. When asked what she enjoys most about volunteering with us, Hannah replied that she enjoys learning about the city’s history from other volunteers and staff. “If you enjoy history, or simply enjoy spending time with great people, the Portsmouth Historical Society is a great place to volunteer!”
Volunteers play an integral role in the operation of PHS. The staff appreciates Hannah’s friendly personality, dedication, and assistance as a volunteer at the Welcome Center. She’s a valued member of the PHS team!!
Thank you, Hannah!
Your Insights Matter!
Portsmouth Historical Society needs your insights!
We are planning a major 2022 exhibition, “Imagine That! The Power of Picture Books”, about children’s books as a foundation of imagination and empathy. We’d like to hear from you about your experiences with reading and picture books. Please take our brief, 4-minute survey and complete it before midnight on Sunday, November 15, 2020. You could win a $50 gift certificate to
Friday, November 13 through Monday, November 16: House drop-off at Discover Portsmouth Welcome Center, 10am to 5pm
Friday November 20: Gingerbread House Exhibition opens to the public (early this year!)
Starting November 20, we will be open 7 days a week, 10am to 5pm through December 23!
Your Input Matters! Win a $50 Gift Certificate!
Can you fill out our survey? Portsmouth Historical Society needs your insights!
We are planning a major 2022 exhibition, “Imagine That! The Power of Picture Books,” about children’s books as a foundation of imagination and empathy. We’d like to hear from you about your experiences with reading and picture books. Please take our brief, 4-minute survey and complete it before midnight on Sunday, November 15, 2020. You could win a $50 gift certificate to G. Willikers! Toy Shop of Portsmouth.
Our wonderful shop manager, Beth, has commissioned lovely tote bags emblazoned with images of the community quilts! Get yours today while supplies last!
Hats off (and masks on!) to our Walking Tour Guides!
With only today and tomorrow left in our regular season for historical walking tours, we wanted to take this opportunity to say
THANK YOU
to our intrepid walking tour guides who have done such a fantastic job this season. We started off late but ended the season enthusiastically. We couldn’t do it without you!
Joe Distefano • Linda King Fred Lewis • Lauren Gianino Elisabeth Sanborn • Alan Cohen Jeff Thomson • Randy Absher Richard Candee
Last Chance! 50% Off Voting Merchandise!
All our voting-related merchandise is now 50% off! Curbside pickup and free delivery within a 10-mile radius available! Call 603-436-8433 or email Beth@portsmouthhistory.org to coordinate!
Join us for a selection of short presentations and a Q&A with the exhibitors whose work is on display in the balcony of the Academy Gallery. We’ll talk about quilt guilds, quilting technique, alternative uses for quilting skills, and more!
It’s GINGERBREAD TIME
Have you signed up yet?
We need YOU to participate!
This year, we’re placing gingerbread houses in our Academy Gallery on the ground floor AND on the balcony level AND in storefronts downtown. We need all the holiday cheer we can get! Don’t know where to start? We’ve got tips, tricks, and ideas being posted all the time on our social media accounts!
Are you interested in participating but don’t know your royal icing from your fondant? Become a sponsor! We’re always looking for more local businesses and individuals to get involved. Contact our Director of Development Judy Loto at 603-570-2492 or by email at judy@portsmouthhistory.org.
Last Call for Walking Tours
The walking tour season ends October 31st! Book one of the last remaining spots before autumn slips awa!
Our annual meeting, an integral part of being a non-profit organization to benefit the public, was held this past Monday to review the accomplishments of the previous year. If you were unable to attend, you can download the report here:
These fun, light-up hats are selling out fast at the Museum Shop. Get yours today! Curbside pickup and delivery within a 10-mile radius upon request! Just reach out to Beth@PortsmouthHistory.org! Members get 10% off!
