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Announcing our 2023 Exhibitions
A Sense of Place This companion exhibition to the recent publication "A History of Portsmouth NH in 101 Objects" encourages visitors to explore our shared past. From the Abenaki, who have inhabited the area for thousands of years, through European settlement,...
Behind the scenes during the off-season
Get an idea of just some of the projects Portsmouth Historical Society staff have been working on while our doors are closed to the public.Saying goodbye to the 2022 exhibitions Almost all of the artwork from “Show + Tell” has gone back to the artists. This means...
January at Portsmouth Historical Society
Welcome our new staff members! You’ve probably already seen them in the museum hard at work or smiling in photos, but we would like to formally introduce you to our new staff members:Sabina Ion, Marketing Manager Sabina is a trained archeologist with a long...
Nearing the End of the Season
Shop Like A Member 12/26-12/30To carry on the holiday celebrations, we welcome all of our community to stop by the gift shop and Shop Like a Member. Everyone will receive 10% off purchases from December 26 to December 30. In addition, there will be deep discounts on...
One more week of our fantastic Gingerbread Houses
Gingerbread People's Choice Award Winners AnnoucedRing in the holiday season at the 32nd Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibition! Once again, we’re filling our galleries and downtown shop windows with sweet holiday goodness. Exhibition Open now through...
People’s Choice Awards Vote By 12/14
Gingerbread Judges Award Winners AnnoucedRing in the holiday season at the 32nd Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibition! Once again, we’re filling our galleries and downtown shop windows with sweet holiday goodness. Exhibition Open now through December 22!Make...
Gingerbread is Open!
Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibition is open!Ring in the holiday season at the 32nd Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibition! Once again, we’re filling our galleries and downtown shop windows with sweet holiday goodness. Exhibition Opens November 25!You're...
Last Chance to Enter the Gingerbread Contest!
Registration for the 32nd Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibition closes 11/18 Gingerbread is back for 2022! Once again, we’re filling our galleries and downtown shop windows with sweet holiday goodness! The 2022 theme is: fictional places and characters. We...
Gingerbread House Contest Registration Ends 11/18
Registration for the 32nd Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibition closes 11/18 Gingerbread is back for 2022! Once again, we’re filling our galleries and downtown shop windows with sweet holiday goodness! The 2022 theme is: fictional places and characters. We...
Upcoming “Show + Tell” Workshop, Lecture, and Curator Tours
Upcoming “Show + Tell” Workshops and Lecture Read, Discover, and DrawSunday, November 13, 10-11 am Join us for a fun morning with children’s book illustrator, Gina Perry! Ages 5+Curator Tours November 16 & December 7, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Get behind-the-scenes...