Portsmouth Historical Society
Young Artists Contest
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesWe invite our young visitors to explore their creativity with our 2nd annual Young Artists Contest! Come visit our two exhibitions, “Winds of Change,” which features the sculpture and paintings of artist Cabot Lyford, and “Contemporary Currents,” which features many local artists across different mediums, and find a piece that inspires you. Take that inspiration, […]
Homeschool Program: African Burying Grounds
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesTake the learning to the nearby African Burying Grounds for our April homeschool program.
Annual Meeting (Member Event)
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesWe welcome all members to attend the 2025 Annual Meeting
Young Artist Contest
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesWe invite our young visitors to explore their creativity with our 2nd annual Young Artists Contest! Come visit our two exhibitions, “Winds of Change,” which features the sculpture and paintings of artist Cabot Lyford, and “Contemporary Currents,” which features many local artists across different mediums, and find a piece that inspires you. Take that inspiration, […]
Daily Walking Tours (May–October)
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesLearn why Portsmouth is the hub of the New Hampshire Seacoast!
Community Fundraiser Night at Ore Nell’s
Ore Nell's Kittery 2 Badgers Island West, Kittery, ME, United StatesJoin us at Ore Nell's in Kittery where 20% of dine-in sales help support our museum.
“Winds of Change” Curator Tour
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesTour our exhibition "Cabot Lyford: Winds of Change" with Guest Curator Rachel Walls.
Sustainability in Historic Preservation Panel
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin us for a thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the intersection of historic preservation and environmental sustainability.
Afterschool Arts
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesGet creative with us! Try out different art techniques that encourage us to play with materials in this afterschool program for middle school aged students.
Family Day: Portsmouth on Foot
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesExplore Portsmouth! Learn about our city on this family-friendly walking tour, complete with a scavenger hunt.
Protest Button Making with NH Outright
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesTake part in an intergenerational protest button-making event for the LGBTQ+ community and allies.
Women of Portsmouth Walking Tour
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesLearn the untold stories of navigators, preachers, artists, authors, tavern keepers, and madams who defied stereotypes and shaped Portsmouth on this 90 minutes tour.