The historical society will be closed on Monday, December 25 in observation of Christmas Day. We will reopen the next day, Tuesday, December 26 at 10 a.m with both the 33rd Annual Gingerbread Contest and Exhibition and “Lost Neighborhoods” on display.
The historical society will be closed on Thursday, November 23 in observation of the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen the next day, Friday, November 24 at 10 a.m with the opening of our 33rd Annual Gingerbread Contest and Exhibition.
Sabina is a trained archeologist with a long history in public outreach. She most recently worked at the American independence Museum and loves translating the work that happens inside the museum into the digital world to share with a broader audience.
Sarah has enjoyed a career as an educator in schools as well as museums. She is passionate about lifelong learning and can’t wait to bring all kinds of new programs, workshops, and activities to the Portsmouth community.
Molly has her masters in History and Archives from U Mass Boston and has previously worked at the Heritage Museum and Gardens. She looks forward to sharing objects that have not been on display.
Kim comes to us from just across town, having most recently worked at Albacore Park. She has a passion for all things maritime and is particularly excited when the tall ships come to town. She plans to use her enthusiasm for community history to broaden engagement with the Historical Society.
Tucker’s jug reminds us of the area’s previous incarnation and enhances our understanding of the West India grocers’ important role in the mid-nineteenth century.
🏺Jug, New England, ca. 1849–56, Stoneware with cobalt-blue decoration, Gift from the estate of Edward and Florence Morrison (2019. 003).
To carry on the holiday celebrations, we welcome all of our community to stop by the gift shop and Shop Like a Member. Everyone will receive 10% off purchases from December 26 to December 30.
In addition, there will be deep discounts on ornaments, children’s goodies, framed photographs, and more!
“Show + Tell,” our celebration of the depth and breadth of local children’s picturebook illustrators reamins open until Friday, December 30. It’s open to the public, and we have many of the publications for sale in the shop that could be signed by the illustrators!
The 32nd Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibition may have officially closed, but over 60 houses will remain on display until Friday, December 30.
12/24 Closing at 3 pm
12/25 Closed
12/30 Final Day of the Season
12/26-12/30 10 am – 4 pm
Ring in the holiday season at the 32nd Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibition! Once again, we’re filling our galleries and downtown shop windows with sweet holiday goodness.
Take the fun downtown with our scavenger hunt. Collect all the stamps and enter to win a raffle of gift cards and prizes from participating retailers!
“Show + Tell,” our celebration of the depth and breadth of local children’s picturebook illustrators reamins open until Friday, December 30. It’s open to the public, and we have many of the publications for sale in the shop that could be signed by the illustrators!
12/22 Gingerbread Exhibition Closes
some houses will remain on display until we close for the season
12/24 Closing at 3 pm
12/25 Closed
12/30 Final Day of the Season
