
That need for repair is exactly what led to establishing the “Adopt an Artifact” program. We invite you to be a part of preserving history by sponsoring the restoration and care of an artifact (or artifacts). All adoptions as a part of this program will go towards restoration and our mission of preserving the history of Portsmouth.

How does the program work?
Artifact adoption, or “sponsorship”, lasts one year from the date of adoption. Please note that the adoption of an artifact does not mean you are purchasing the item, but rather sponsoring the artifact in support of the museum’s overall mission. As our interpretation of the mansion and property evolves, some artifacts may be removed from display at the end of a season.
All adoptions are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. Adoptions go not only to the maintenance of a specific artifact but to support the museum mission as a whole. Portsmouth Historical Society is not limited to immediately conserving an artifact if funds are not raised in full.
Thank you for Adopting an Artifact
A special thank you to the following individuals who have adopted an item from our collection:
in 2024
- Diane Fagan Affleck
- Kimberly Alexander & Dane Morrison
- Karen Battles & James Shanley
- Colleen Bean & Ceal Anderson
- Stephen Buczko
- Richard Candee
- Margaret L Clarke
- George Dumas
- Ken Goldman & Barbara Sadick
- Nancy Hammond
- Mary Ellen & Walter Hoerman
- Charlie & Kathy Liolios in honor of Molly Liolos
- Jason Moody
- Julia Phelps
- Clare Purcell
- Pat Remick
- Jane & Fred Reynolds
- Carol Seely
- Martha Shanley
- Theresa & James Terry

Baseball

Cane

Funeral Gloves

Ostrich Fan

Portrait of Sarah H March

Ribbon Banner

Ruth Blay Quilt

Slippers

Surveyor's Compass

Ostrich Cape

Pease Diorama

PHS Football Team

Portrait of Joseph Haven

Toy Cradle

Opal Fan

Vaughan Silhouette
in 2023
- Diane Fagan Affleck
- Robin Albert
- Ceal Anderson
- in honor of Patricia Brunette
- Sharon Churchill
- Margaret L Clarke
- in honor of Anna Herrera
- Ellen Fineberg & Vincent Lombardi
- Tom Kaufhold
- in honor of Molly Liolios
- Karen McDonnell
- Ellen & Walt Patton
- Gordon Stone
- Tammi Truax
- Elizabeth Valway

Bodice

Doll

Tray

Portrait of an Unknown Man

Hair Wreath

Pitcher

Child's Dress
