“Threads” Virtual Lecture with Contemporary Quilters

Thursday, October 29 at 7:30pm
via Zoom

FREE for members
$15 for non-members

Taking Flight by Janet Cass, Prairie Flowers by Ann E. Lamb, and Heart of the Home by Pamela Sue Needham. Photo by Raya on Assignment.

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!

No time until November? You can book a private tour! Email Robinlm@portsmouthhistory.org for all the details.


Annual Report

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:


Get your Holiday Cheer On!

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!


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