More images available at Twilight and Waterfronts FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Meredith Affleck, Manager, Exhibitions & Programming Meredith@portsmouthhistory.org 603-570-2493 Sublime Impressionist paintings and powerful expressionist woodcuts are featured in two exhibitions of very different styles of art, both produced by artists with roots in the area. On display at Portsmouth Historical Society’s galleries through September 12,…
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Gingerbread Houses Spring Up Downtown
Jackie van Berlo’s award-winning gingerbread recreation of Ceres Bakery on display in the Academy Galleries at the Discover Portsmouth Welcome Center until December 22. This year additional entrants in the 30th Annual Gingerbread Contest are on display in 20 downtown Portsmouth shop windows. A “Scavenger Hunt” form and prizes are available for families who are…
Online Art Auction Ends October 7
Click here tinyurl.com/yxquydaw PHOTO CAPTION: Bid on over 100 works of art by nearly fifty regional artists. Photos courtesy of the artists and Ken Goldman. Only days remain to bid on over 100 works by regional artists in the Portsmouth Historical Society’s “Jubilee” art auction that ends October 7 at 6pm. Half of the proceeds…
City & Historical Society Open Accessible Public Restrooms at Discover Portsmouth
PHOTO CAPTION: City Manager Karen Conard, Portsmouth Historical Society Board President Daniel Hoefle and Facilities Manager Robin Lurie-Meyerkopf cut ribbons officially opening the ”universally accessible” public restrooms at the Discover Portsmouth Welcome Center. (Photo: Raya on Assignment) PORTSMOUTH—Marking the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of Portsmouth and the Portsmouth…
Historical Society’s Annual Fundraiser Goes Online; Event & Auction will “Pay it Forward” to Local Artists
Historical Society’s Annual Fundraiser Goes Online; Event & Auction will “Pay it Forward” to Local Artists PORTSMOUTH – The Portsmouth Historical Society’s 7th annual John Paul Jones Jubilee and Auction will take place virtually on Thursday, September 10 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. This year’s celebration is a benefit designed for two! Arts, history, and…
“Threads: A Community Quilt for 2020” Opens at Portsmouth Historical Society on Friday, August 7
“Threads: A Community Quilt for 2020” Opens at Portsmouth Historical Society on Friday, August 7 Quietly, behind the scenes, a team of masked historians has been assembling a landmark exhibition of some uniquely American art. Created by the nonprofit Portsmouth Historical Society, “Threads: A Community Quilt for 2020” opens at the Society’s Academy Gallery adjacent…
Walking Tours Are the Perfect Portsmouth Adventure
Please note that the hours of Walking Tours have changed since this press release was distributed Walking Tours Are the Perfect Portsmouth Adventure Looking for the ideal outdoor activity during these unprecedented times? The Portsmouth Historical Society suggests its historical walking tours, which are totally affordable, super educational, and highly entertaining. They also provide outdoor…
Portsmouth Historical Society Reopening July 10
Portsmouth Historical Society Reopening July 10 PORTSMOUTH — “We are definitely ready!” insists Brian LeMay, director of the Portsmouth Historical Society. “We’re being cautious, but it really seems to be time now to open up and share all the great things we’ve got to offer during the second half of 2020.” The Discover Portsmouth Welcome…
Portsmouth Historical Society To Open New Doors
Portsmouth Historical Society To Open New Doors The Portsmouth Historical Society’s Discover Portsmouth Center will welcome back residents and visitors with brand new doors. The three sets of plate glass doors leading into the exhibition galleries are a major upgrade to the 1810-era brick building at 10 Middle Street. “The tricky part is being able…
Portsmouth Historical Society Launches “Threads” Community Quilt & Exhibition
Portsmouth Historical Society Launches “Threads” Community Quilt & Exhibition Contribute your own creative quilt square from home PORTSMOUTH, NH—In response to the coronavirus pandemic, Portsmouth Historical Society proudly announces “Threads: A Community Quilt for 2020.” The highlight of this special exhibition—opening in early July—will be a large quilt to be stitched together from individual squares created…