Women’s History Month Walking Tour

Women’s History Month Walking Tour

by | Jan 16, 2026

Background image of a park with six images of women at the bottom of the page. Text reads "Women of Portsmouth Walking Tour. Women's History Month Tour Dates: March 28 & 29. Tour times 2:00pm–3:30pm.

Women of Portsmouth Walking Tour

Learn the untold stories of navigators, preachers, artists, authors, tavern keepers, and madams who defied stereotypes and shaped Portsmouth on this 90 minutes tour.

Join the Women's History Month Walking Tour

Tour Description:

For over 400 years women have been shaping the course of Portsmouth’s history. After the 90-minute walking tour, we hope you will walk away surprised by all the ways that women have impacted the fabric of this city. Your tour will cover almost two miles including Prescott Park and the Old Harbor.

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.

Women of Portsmouth Walking Tour

Women of Portsmouth Walking Tour

by | Jan 16, 2026

Women of Portsmouth Walking Tours Tour Dates Second Wednesdays of the month: May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, and October 14 Tours take place 2:30-4pm $20 General Ticket $15 Member and Discount Ticket

Women of Portsmouth Walking Tour

Learn the untold stories of navigators, preachers, artists, authors, tavern keepers, and madams who defied stereotypes and shaped Portsmouth on this 90 minutes tour.

Book Your Tour

Tour Description:

For over 400 years women have been shaping the course of Portsmouth’s history. After the 90-minute walking tour, we hope you will walk away surprised by all the ways that women have impacted the fabric of this city. Your tour will cover almost two miles including Prescott Park and the Old Harbor.

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.

Reinventing Portsmouth Book Launch

Reinventing Portsmouth Book Launch

by | Nov 19, 2025

Book Launch for "Reinventing Portsmouth" by Robert Thoresen on Wednesday, December 10 at 5:30 pm. Free. RSVP requested

Celebrate the launch of Reinventing Portsmouth

About the Author:

 
Robert Thoresen served as Portsmouth’s Planning Director from 1971 thru 1977. During that time he contributed to the City’s revitalization effort and many other planning efforts. He later consulted nationally on downtown revitalization, historic preservation, and other planning issues. He became a development consultant and has rehabilitated historic properties. He has served in leadership positions on many non-profit boards. He holds an AB in Sociology and a Master of Regional Planning degree from Syracuse University and a Master of Public Administration degree from UNH.