President Washington Walking Tour

President Washington Walking Tour

Portrait on George Washington on the left with a large red, white, and blue firework behind it. Tour Dates: May 5 and 19, June 2, 16, and 30, July 7 and 21, August 4 and 18, September 1, 15, and 29, October 6 and 20. Tour times 2:30pm–4pm.

The Portsmouth Path of President Washington

Semi-Monthly at 2:30 pm
First and third Fridays of the month
This 90-minute walking tour walks in the footsteps of George Washington, stopping at many of the places he stayed or visited during his Presidential tour of New England that took place six months after his inauguration.

Tour Description:

President Washington visited Portsmouth for four days in the fall of 1789 as part of the President’s tour of the northern states six months after his inauguration. During your 90-minute walk, you will follow the route of the President down Congress Street to the site of the former British State House in Market Square where he addressed the citizens of Portsmouth. By the end of this walking tour you’ll get a sense of just how busy the presidential visit truly was!

Walking Tour Rates:

Tours are $15 for members, $20 for non-members, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18, Seniors 62+, Students, Portsmouth Residents), and free for children 5 and under.
All tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society, 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth NH.
Online reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings.
Upgrade your ticket for just $5 to also visit our galleries and John Paul Jones House.

John Paul Jones Birthday Bash

John Paul Jones Birthday Bash

John Paul Jones Birthday Bash. July 9, 111 am - 4 pm. Color Guard demonstration at noon drop-in games and crafts all day long. Background is light blue with balloons and confetti creating a border on the right of the image.

Help us celebrate the 276th Birthday of John Paul Jones!

Join us on the John Paul Jones House lawn all day for lawn games and crafts, fit for a revolutionary-era birthday bash.

Live music by Great bay Sailor begins at noon. Remarks, a rousing round of Happy Birthday, and cake cutting will take place around 12:30 p.m.

All Day Activities:
  • Yard Games: croquet, graves (french hoops), cornhole, sack races, and more
  • Maritime crafts
Free admission to the John Paul Jones House 11 a.m.– 5p.m.

Happy Birthday, John Paul Jones!

President Washington Walking Tour

President Washington Walking Tour

Portrait on George Washington on the left with a large red, white, and blue firework behind it. Tour Dates: May 5 and 19, June 2, 16, and 30, July 7 and 21, August 4 and 18, September 1, 15, and 29, October 6 and 20. Tour times 2:30pm–4pm.

The Portsmouth Path of President Washington

Semi-Monthly at 2:30 pm
First and third Fridays of the month
This 90-minute walking tour walks in the footsteps of George Washington, stopping at many of the places he stayed or visited during his Presidential tour of New England that took place six months after his inauguration.

Tour Description:

President Washington visited Portsmouth for four days in the fall of 1789 as part of the President’s tour of the northern states six months after his inauguration. During your 90-minute walk, you will follow the route of the President down Congress Street to the site of the former British State House in Market Square where he addressed the citizens of Portsmouth. By the end of this walking tour you’ll get a sense of just how busy the presidential visit truly was!

Walking Tour Rates:

Tours are $15 for members, $20 for non-members, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18, Seniors 62+, Students, Portsmouth Residents), and free for children 5 and under.
All tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society, 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth NH.
Online reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings.
Upgrade your ticket for just $5 to also visit our galleries and John Paul Jones House.

President Washington Walking Tour

President Washington Walking Tour

Portrait on George Washington on the left with a large red, white, and blue firework behind it. Tour Dates: May 5 and 19, June 2, 16, and 30, July 7 and 21, August 4 and 18, September 1, 15, and 29, October 6 and 20. Tour times 2:30pm–4pm.

The Portsmouth Path of President Washington

Semi-Monthly at 2:30 pm
First and third Fridays of the month
This 90-minute walking tour walks in the footsteps of George Washington, stopping at many of the places he stayed or visited during his Presidential tour of New England that took place six months after his inauguration.

Tour Description:

President Washington visited Portsmouth for four days in the fall of 1789 as part of the President’s tour of the northern states six months after his inauguration. During your 90-minute walk, you will follow the route of the President down Congress Street to the site of the former British State House in Market Square where he addressed the citizens of Portsmouth. By the end of this walking tour you’ll get a sense of just how busy the presidential visit truly was!

Walking Tour Rates:

Tours are $15 for members, $20 for non-members, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18, Seniors 62+, Students, Portsmouth Residents), and free for children 5 and under.
All tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society, 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth NH.
Online reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings.
Upgrade your ticket for just $5 to also visit our galleries and John Paul Jones House.

President Washington Walking Tour

President Washington Walking Tour

Portrait on George Washington on the left with a large red, white, and blue firework behind it. Tour Dates: May 5 and 19, June 2, 16, and 30, July 7 and 21, August 4 and 18, September 1, 15, and 29, October 6 and 20. Tour times 2:30pm–4pm.

The Portsmouth Path of President Washington

Semi-Monthly at 2:30 pm
First and third Fridays of the month
This 90-minute walking tour walks in the footsteps of George Washington, stopping at many of the places he stayed or visited during his Presidential tour of New England that took place six months after his inauguration.

Tour Description:

President Washington visited Portsmouth for four days in the fall of 1789 as part of the President’s tour of the northern states six months after his inauguration. During your 90-minute walk, you will follow the route of the President down Congress Street to the site of the former British State House in Market Square where he addressed the citizens of Portsmouth. By the end of this walking tour you’ll get a sense of just how busy the presidential visit truly was!

Walking Tour Rates:

Tours are $15 for members, $20 for non-members, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18, Seniors 62+, Students, Portsmouth Residents), and free for children 5 and under.
All tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society, 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth NH.
Online reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings.
Upgrade your ticket for just $5 to also visit our galleries and John Paul Jones House.