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Community Fundraiser at Otto

by Portsmouth Historical Society | Aug 11, 2025

Come enjoy great pizza and make a difference in your community—one bite at a time!

Monday, September 8, 2025

Join us for a delicious way to support the Portsmouth Historical Society! From 11:00 am to 10:00 pm, Otto’s Pizza in Portsmouth will generously donate 10% of all dine-in and take-out sales to help fund our exhibitions, education programs, and preservation initiatives. Make sure to call in or order on their website; sales from third-party apps do not count towards this fundraising event.

UNABLE TO ATTEND? You can still keep Portsmouth’s history alive. Consider a donation to support Portsmouth Historical Society’s mission to connect the community to our past, present and future through collections, interpretation, education, and preservation.

Keep History Alive!

Adopt an Artifact Object Showcase

by Portsmouth Historical Society | Jun 9, 2025

Golden Vault outline to the left set over a transparent image of the gallery space with wooden balustrade. Text reads: Object Spotlight Wednesday, July 16 5:30–7:00 pm Program closes August 31

Join us for this special showcase featuring items in our 2025 Adopt an Artifact

Now in its third year, Adopt an Artifact offers you a unique opportunity to engage with our collection and directly support our 2026 exhibition, “Revolutionary Portsmouth,” at the John Paul Jones House. Presented on the nation’s 250th anniversary, this exhibition will explore the lives of Portsmouth.

Join our Curator and Collections Manager for an insider’s look at our collection and the compelling stories these objects represent. From everyday belongings to historically significant pieces, each artifact offers a glimpse into the choices, challenges, and identities of Portsmouth’s 18th-century residents.

What is Adopt an Artifact?

Learn more about this event and learn how your support can make a direct impact on our museum exhibition for 2026.

Learn more about Adopt an Artifact

RSVP for the Object Showcase

This event is free and open to the public.
RSVP is recommended.
Adopt an Artifact is available for a limited time– help us bring history to life!

RSVP via email