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Opening Day

Name: Opening Day
Start: 2026-04-01T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-01T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street

April 1, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Image of a two stroy brick building with large windows on the left side. A tree stands to one side and a large blue open flag waves in front of the building.

Join us for our 2026 exhibitions!

Reopening on Wednesday, April 1.

While the Hills rose to fame due to their tale of alien abduction and subsequent influence on pop culture, the Hills’ impact reaches far beyond the extraordinary events of that night. As Portsmouth residents, civil rights activists, and community leaders, Betty and Barney Hill were part of a powerful and often overlooked chapter in local and national history.