Benefit Night: Community Oven Hampton

Benefit Night: Community Oven Hampton

by | Feb 11, 2026

Benefit Night 3/2 at Community Oven

Who knew that pizza night was the perfect way to keep history alive!

Plan your order for March 2

Monday, March 2, 2026

Join us for a delicious way to support the Portsmouth Historical Society! From 4:00 to 9:00 pm, The Community Oven in Hampton will generously donate 20% of all dine-in and take-out sales to help fund our exhibitions, education programs, and preservation initiatives.

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UNABLE TO ATTEND? You can still keep Portsmouth’s history alive. Consider a donation to support Portsmouth Historical Society’s mission to connect the community to our past, present and future through collections, interpretation, education, and preservation.

Keep History Alive!
“Winds of Change” Usher in a New Season

“Winds of Change” Usher in a New Season

by | Mar 20, 2025 | News

Two people bid on items at the Portsmouth Historical Society silent auction.

Event attendees bid in the silent auction on a variety of items including overnight stays in Portsmouth, lifestyle packages, and more.

The Portsmouth Historical Society will launch an exciting new exhibition “Cabot Lyford: Winds of Change” with a preview party celebrating the artist’s groundbreaking work on Thursday, March 27 from 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Lyford is the visionary behind some of Portsmouth’s most iconic public art, like “My Mother, the Wind” on Four Tree Island. The exhibition will also dive deep into his innovative career and his commitment to advocacy.

This evening also features a silent auction with adventures and experiences donated by generous local merchants. Up for bid will be a Prescott Park Arts Festival Family Pass Membership, a magnum of fine wine, a private day trip and tour for 10 at Wood Island Life Saving Station, and a staycation at Sailmaker House paired with a Nichinan gift card.

Proceeds directly benefit the Historical Society’s vital programs such as the 3rd-grade history program bringing history into the classroom and inspiring the next generation; the community-driven Gingerbread Exhibition; as well as the preservation of the Historical Society’s historic properties.

The Historical Society Galleries and Museum Shop open for the season on Tuesday, April 1. The John Paul Jones House opens Memorial Day Weekend.

More information can be found at https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/lyford-preview/

ABOUT The PORTSMOUTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Portsmouth Historical Society’s museums and programs connect the community to our past, present, and future through collections, interpretation, education, and preservation. It operates two facilities: the Welcome Center and Galleries and the John Paul Jones House. The Portsmouth Historical Society serves as a cultural hub for Portsmouth, providing visitors and the community with rotating exhibitions, dynamic programming, historic walking tours, and a museum shop of unique Portsmouth gifts and books. Located at 10 Middle Street, they are open daily from 10am-5pm, from April through December. For further information, please call 603-436-8433 or visit PortsmouthHistory.org.

Cabot Lyford Winds of Change Preview Party on Thursday, march 27 @ 5:30 pm
New Hampshire Gives

New Hampshire Gives

by | May 25, 2023

Join us for New Hampshire’s biggest day of giving!

Portsmouth Historical Society’s mission to preserve and tell the stories of the people of Portsmouth would not be possible without our many members, volunteers, and supporters who make our work a true community effort. As we celebrate over 400 years of Portsmouth’s history, we are honored to have a role in preserving the stories of the past and the voices of the future. By participating in New Hampshire Gives and donating to Portsmouth Historical Society, your gift supports our programs, exhibitions, preservation efforts and growth.

Donate on June 6 & 7