Indigenous Life in New England

John Paul Jones House 43 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

Construct an eastern conical wigwam on our lawn!

How to Research Your Historic Property

Portsmouth Public Library 175 Parrot Ave, Portsmouth, NH, United States

Learn more about the Portsmouth Plaque Program and start researching your property.

Portsmouth History Homeschool Program

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

Join the Portsmouth Historical Society for this homeschool day about life in Colonial America.

Rainbow Symposium

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

A panel discussion will explore the vital role of historic preservation and material culture in honoring the LGBTQ community's contributions to Portsmouth.

Portsmouth History Homeschool Program

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

Investigate artifacts from the colonial period, and try out some modern-day versions to see how these objects would have been used.

Members-Only Gingerbread Event

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

Become a member and enjoy this special viewing of the Gingerbread exhibition (after all the crowds).

Homeschool Program: Portsmouth and the Revolution

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

Learn about Portsmouth’s connection to the Revolutionary War and take a look at objects like cannonballs and powder horns that were a part of a Revolutionary soldier’s life.

Community Valentine Project

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

Show some local love this Valentine’s Day and take part in our community Valentine Project highlighting local spots that you hold near and dear.

Homeschool Program: Portsmouth Fires

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

How did a series of fires in the 1800s impact the way Portsmouth looks today? Learn about historic firefighting and more!

Homeschool Program: NH Waterways

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

How have oceans and rivers shaped life in New Hampshire?

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