by Portsmouth Historical Society | Apr 30, 2024
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.
by Portsmouth Historical Society | Apr 29, 2024
Portsmouth Historical Society celebrates Children’s Day!
As part of the downtown activities organized by our friends at Pro Portsmouth, stop by 10 Middle Street to enjoy gift shop specials, free admission for children and a Children’s Day craft!
Did you know Japan also celebrates Children’s Day on May 5th? Make your own beautiful koinobori, or carp kites, for each member of your family in our Program Room from 12-4 pm.
Museum Gift Shop Deals
Stop by our gift shop to buy this children’s book by a local author and get a free yo-yo!
by Portsmouth Historical Society | Apr 19, 2024
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.
by Portsmouth Historical Society | Apr 15, 2024
If you cannot attend our events this year (May 20th, July 22nd, September 23rd), you can still submit a recipe for our community cookbook! Email our Programs Coordinator, Sarah Robbitts-Terry at sarah@portsmouthhistory.org to submit your recipe.
What is currently in-season?
Arugula, asparagus, carrots, chicory, chives, collard greens, endive, fiddleheads, green onions, mushrooms, pea shoots, radicchio, radishes, rosemary, rhubarb, swiss chard, tarragon, thyme, turnips, watercress
How many people should my dish serve?
We usually have 15-20 people at each Read It and Eat event, however each of those individuals will all be making a dish! If your recipe serves 4-6, that should be more than enough. People tend to take small portions so they can try everything.
Will alcohol be served? Can I use it in a recipe?
Per the conditions of our liquor license with the city, we do not serve alcohol at these events, and guests cannot bring alcohol to drink. However, dishes with cooked alcohol are perfectly fine to bring.
How are food allergies handled?
We do ask people to provide us with a list of ingredients in their dishes, but this is a potluck-style dinner with dishes all laid out together on a long table and served family-style. Dishes are prepared at individuals’ homes and cross-contamination cannot be ruled out.
Are non-alcoholic drinks provided?
Yes! In addition to water and seltzer, we provide fun mocktails for everyone to enjoy!
Can I plug in my crock pot?
Unfortunately, we do not have enough outlets to accommodate crock pots or other electrical equipment. Dishes must come ready to be served.
by Portsmouth Historical Society | Apr 2, 2024
NHAA Reception and Awards Ceremony
Artists, their friends and family, and the public are all invited to join us for the reception and awards ceremony for the juried contemporary response to “The Matter of Memory.”
Prize winners will be announced at 6 pm.
Light refreshments and beverages will be available.
Free admission all day long.
Visit our most recent exhibition “The Matter of Memory” and view highlights from our permanent collection in our “Past & Present” exhibition.
