John Paul Jones House Opening Day
We are thrilled to once again open the John Paul Jones House to visitors!
Visit highlights include:
- items from the museum’s collection
- the room John Paul Jones is said to have rented while in Portsmouth, NH during the American Revolution
- “Revolutionary Portsmouth” exhibition
- “An Uncommon Commitment to Peace: Portsmouth Peace Treaty 1905” exhibition by the Portsmouth Peace Treaty Forum
2026 Operating Hours:
- Thursday-Monday, 10 am – 4 pm
- Tuesday & Wednesday by appointment only
Revolutionary Portsmouth
In the 1760s and 1770s, residents of the American colonies, including Portsmouth, were forced to make a serious choice between democracy or monarchy, between being a Patriot or a Loyalist. Despite the Patriot’s emphasis on asserting longstanding English liberties, what did the Revolution actually mean for local African Americans, Native Americans, or women? What was life on the homefront like? What did the town look like at this time, in terms of its architecture and material life?
Homeschool Days: Loyalist or Patriot
For our final lesson, we will head to the John Paul Jones House and see the new exhibition “Revolutionary Portsmouth” to learn about the lives of everyday citizens.
Family Day: Colonial Field Day
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.
Homeschool Program: Portsmouth and the Revolution
