Important Gingerbread Dates:

  • Monday, November 9: Registration Deadline
  • 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.

We can’t wait to hear what you think!


“Threads” Exhibition Closes Soon

The “Threads” exhibition’s last day on display will be November 9. Stop by before it’s too late!

Photo by Raya on Assignment

Community Quilt Tote Bags Available!

Our wonderful shop manager, Beth, has commissioned lovely tote bags emblazoned with images of the community quilts! Get yours today while supplies last!


History. Arts. Culture.