• Museum Closed

    Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    The museum will be closed on Juneteenth to focus on citywide celebrations.

  • Museum Closed- Fourth of July

    Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    Both the John Paul Jones House and the museum galleries will be closed on Friday, July 4.

  • Art Round Town

    Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    Join us for free First Fridays and extended hours during Art Round Town.

  • Art Round Town

    Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    In addition to being open until 8 pm, our August ART will feature live music performed by Julia Lane, artist Cabot Lyford's daughter.

  • Book Signing: EM Ippolito The Tears of Other People

    Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    Join us for a book signing with author E.M. Ippolito. Get a chance to hear from and speak with the author of The Tears of Other People. Books will be […]

  • Art Round Town

    Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    Join us for free First Fridays and extended hours during Art Round Town.

  • Valerie Cunningham Marker Unveiling

    Seacoast African American Cultural Center 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    Join the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire as they celebrate the installation of their most recent marker and Valerie Cunningham's lifetime of work.

  • Art Round Town

    Join us for free First Fridays and extended hours during Art Round Town.

  • Ten Piscataqua Writers 2026 Book Event

    Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    Congratulate the contributors in poetry, fiction, and nonfiction from established and emerging voices in the Piscataqua region’s writing community.

  • Museum Closed- Thanksgiving Day

    Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    Museum closed for Thanksgiving. We will reopen on Friday, November 28 with the opening of our 35th Annual Gingerbread Exhibition.

  • Member Sip n’ Shop

    Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    Member Sip n' Shop. Enjoy up to 20% discounts, raffles, and door prizes, plus light refreshments.

  • Open Late for Shop & Stroll

    Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    Shop the museum store or take a break from the cold and enjoy the Gingerbread Exhibition. We will be open until 9 p.m.