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“Threads” Talk Tonight
Featured image: Janet Cass, Reversible Quilted Vest, detail (2019). Photo by Raya on Assignment. Meet the Artists! 7:30pm via Zoom Join us this evening for a more in-depth look at how quilts are made, how quilters work, and what inspires artists! FREE for members$15...
Meet the Artists this Thursday Evening
"Threads" Virtual Lecture with Contemporary Quilters Thursday, October 29 at 7:30pmvia 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...
Call for Entries!
Time for some holiday cheer! See all the details and sign up at www.portsmouthhistory.org/gingerbread Threads Talk October Sea Swept, Judey Clemons, 2014, and Marcia McLaughlin, The Raven, 2019. Photo by Raya on Assignment. Join us for an evening with our exhibiting...
30th Annual Gingerbread House Contest Call for Entries
Join us at Portsmouth Historical Society as we celebrate this sweet season with the 30th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibition from November 20 through December 22. This year, we are "taking it to the streets" with gingerbread creations on display both at...
Gingerbread, Annual Meeting, a Cup of Tea, Plus a Volunteer Spotlight!
Notice of Annual Meeting n accordance with Article 5, Section 1 of the Bylaws of the Portsmouth Historical Society, notice is herewith given to all current Members concerning the date and time of its Annual Meeting, which will take place on Monday, October 19,...
LAST WEEK FOR AUCTION
Bidding Closes October 7 at 6pm. NOW IS THE TIME TO BID Have Enough Art but Still Want to Help? (can you really have enough art?) Don't forget our Fund-A-Need campaign to commission a work of art for the Discover Portsmouth Welcome Center! Just follow the auction link...
“Color & Comfort: Quilts in Context” TONIGHT!
"Threads" Lecture at 7:30pm Our very own Gerald W. R. Ward is talking this evening about the deeper meanings and symbolism of quilts and bedcovers. Join us for what is sure to be a fascinating talk! Tonight at 7:30 pm via ZoomMember/Donors: FREENon-Members: $15 Get...
Community Quilts Are on Display!
We are currently open Friday–Monday, 10am–4pm.Stop by and visit our safe, comfortable, and spacious gallery and museum shop, and enjoy the "Threads" exhibition and the Community Quilts! Color & Comfort: Quilts in Context If you can't make it in to see the quilts...
Our Museum Shop is Now Online!
"Threads" Talk Tonight! Above: The center medallion of the "Washington" coverlet, on display in the "Threads" exhibition. Probably made in Bolton, England, ca. 1780; cotton. Portsmouth Historical Society; Gift of Mrs. John F. Tyler (2005.033). "Coverlets &...
Votes for Women! Jubilee! Zoom Lecture!
Annual Jubilee Tickets On Sale Now!! Annual Fundraiser will Support Local Artists & Portsmouth Historical Society Our benefit auction through Bidding For Good, featuring more than 50 works of art by local artists, opens to bidding on the evening of September 10th...