by Portsmouth Historical Society | Nov 19, 2025
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.
by Portsmouth Historical Society | Sep 12, 2023
Visit before the exhibition closes on October 9!
by Portsmouth Historical Society | Sep 5, 2023
We’ll be open until 8 p.m. on October 6th for Art ‘Round Town!
Free admission all day long.
Visit our two most recent exhibitions “A Sense of Place” and “Reinventing Portsmouth” both are a part of Portsmouth’s 400th anniversary celebrations.
by Portsmouth Historical Society | Aug 16, 2023
We’ll be open until 8 p.m. on September 1st for Art ‘Round Town!
Free admission all day long.
Visit our two most recent exhibitions “A Sense of Place” and “Reinventing Portsmouth” both are a part of Portsmouth’s 400th anniversary celebrations.
In anticipation of the Lantern Festival coming up at the end of September, the Alliance for Greater Good Board Members will be present and selling lanterns for their event. The Lantern Festival is a fundraiser for Seacoast Memorial Health Center.
by Portsmouth Historical Society | Aug 3, 2023
Learn just how groovy the 70s were with the curator(s) of “Reinventing Portsmouth”
Join exhibition curators Richard Candee and Bob Thoresen for an hour-long tour of the current exhibition. Hear what the Portsmouth Arts and Culture scene was like in the 1970s and gain a deeper understanding of how the city we know today was physically shaped by this pivotal period. Our curator tours are free with museum admission.
Single site admission is $10 general ticket/ $5 discount/ free for members.
