LGBTQ+ Walking Tour

LGBTQ+ Walking Tour

"Gay" Old Times Walking Tour Stories of Portsmouth's LGBTQ+ Community. Tours take place on the third Sunday of the month (May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, and October 20) at 2:30 pm.

“Gay” Old Times: Stories of Portsmouth’s LGBTQ+ Community

Once a month at 2:30 pm
Third Sundays of the month
Learn about the hidden history of LGBT clubs, organizations, and people who impacted the Seacoast of NH on this 90-minute walking tour.

Tour Description:

Tour guide Tom Kaufhold will take you through Portsmouth for this engaging 90-minute tour. You will pass by many beautiful historic sites and learn some important facts about Portsmouth LGBTQ+ people, places and events, including:

  • How UNH and the NH Supreme Court impacted Portsmouth’s LGBTQ+ community
  • Where the first gay and women’s bars were in Portsmouth
  • The restaurant credited with starting Portsmouth’s restaurant renaissance
  • The church that supported two LGBTQ+ organizations for decades.

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.

Pride Month LGBTQ+ Walking Tour

Pride Month LGBTQ+ Walking Tour

"Gay" Old Times Walking Tour Stories of Portsmouth's LGBTQ+ Community. Pride Month tours June 16, June 24, and July 1 at 2:30 pm. June 22 at 10 am

“Gay” Old Times: Stories of Portsmouth’s LGBTQ+ Community

Once a month at 2:30 pm
Third Sundays of the month
Learn about the hidden history of LGBT clubs, organizations, and people who impacted the Seacoast of NH on this 90-minute walking tour.
Learn about other Pride Month events.

Tour Description:

Tour guide Tom Kaufhold will take you through Portsmouth for this engaging 90-minute tour. You will pass by many beautiful historic sites and learn some important facts about Portsmouth LGBTQ+ people, places and events, including:

  • How UNH and the NH Supreme Court impacted Portsmouth’s LGBTQ+ community
  • Where the first gay and women’s bars were in Portsmouth
  • The restaurant credited with starting Portsmouth’s restaurant renaissance
  • The church that supported two LGBTQ+ organizations for decades.

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.

Pride Month LGBTQ+ Walking Tour

Pride Month LGBTQ+ Walking Tour

"Gay" Old Times Walking Tour Stories of Portsmouth's LGBTQ+ Community. Pride Month tours June 16, June 24, and July 1 at 2:30 pm. June 22 at 10 am

“Gay” Old Times: Stories of Portsmouth’s LGBTQ+ Community

Once a month at 2:30 pm
Third Sundays of the month
Learn about the hidden history of LGBT clubs, organizations, and people who impacted the Seacoast of NH on this 90-minute walking tour.
Learn about other Pride Month events.

Tour Description:

Tour guide Tom Kaufhold will take you through Portsmouth for this engaging 90-minute tour. You will pass by many beautiful historic sites and learn some important facts about Portsmouth LGBTQ+ people, places and events, including:

  • How UNH and the NH Supreme Court impacted Portsmouth’s LGBTQ+ community
  • Where the first gay and women’s bars were in Portsmouth
  • The restaurant credited with starting Portsmouth’s restaurant renaissance
  • The church that supported two LGBTQ+ organizations for decades.

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.

Along the Waterfront

Along the Waterfront

Along the Waterfront Walking Tour Tour Dates: May 15 & 22 June 19 & 26 July 17 & 24 August 21 & 28 September 18 & 25 October 16 & 23 $20 General Ticket $15 Member and Discount Ticket

Along the Waterfront

Twice a Month at 2:30 pm
Third and fourth Wednesdays of the month
Stretch your legs on our longest walking tour! This two-hour tour includes Prescott Park, the working waterfront, the tugboats, a bit of beer history and more. Born and bred Portsmouth local, Ron Sher, adds personal anecdotes and depth to this extended tour.

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.

Big Trees of Portsmouth Tour

Big Trees of Portsmouth Tour

Big Trees of Portsmouth Tour and Presentation with Kevin Martin Saturday, June 22

Get to know some of the oldest and biggest State Champion Trees of Portsmouth

Presenter Kevin Martin

About the Presenter:

Author and boatbuilder Kevin Martin has over 40 years of experience working with wood. Served on the Epping Conservation Commission, was chair of the Lamprey River Advisory Committee and State Coordinator for the NH Big Tree Program. Trained for the National Big Tree Measurers Cadre.