by Portsmouth Historical Society | Sep 19, 2025
Costumes, candy, and a scavenger hunt in North Cemetery
Join us for some history and Halloween fun at North Cemetery! Come in costume (if you want!), participate in a scavenger hunt with candy prizes, and learn about the history of North Cemetery and some of the famous Portsmouth figures buried there.
This program is designed for families and will highlight what an important resource cemeteries are for learning about the past. Though we will not be discussing anything gruesome, haunted, or scary, we will be talking about things like colonial funerals and headstone symbols, which include images of skulls and bones. If you’re unsure whether this program would be a little too spooky, please reach out to our cemetery guide, Sarah Robbitts-Terry ( sarah@portsmouthhistory.org) with any questions.
Thank you to our event sponsor:
by Portsmouth Historical Society | Aug 12, 2025
Create your own sunprints using the power of the sun!
Important Notes:
- Suggested objects will be smaller than 4×5″ and have some transparency or unique shape to them. Lace, jewelry, cut glass, textiles with some transparency, and small toys all work well.
- This workshop is open to all ages, but please note that, while sunprinting fabric is generally safe to touch, little ones who might put hands in mouths would need to be closely monitored.
- To help us purchase the correct amount of supplies, please use the “Participant” ticket if you’d like to create a sunprint, and the “Guardian” ticket if you’re bringing a child but don’t want to make your own print. All are more than welcome to participate – we just need an accurate count to make sure we have plenty of materials and space!
Thank you to our event sponsor:
by Portsmouth Historical Society | Jun 4, 2025
Join us for historic lawn games
Put down your screens, step back in time and join us for a morning of old-fashioned yard games! From bag races to Game of Graces, embrace the simplicity and timeless joy found in playing outside with family and friends.
Thank you to our sponsor Newburyport Bank for making this program FREE for everyone.
No registration is required.
by Portsmouth Historical Society | Apr 3, 2025
Explore Portsmouth during Preservation Month!
Rescheduled to Saturday, June 7
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by Portsmouth Historical Society | Feb 20, 2025
Enjoy a performance from Lindsay and her Puppet Pals!
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