Revolutionary Portsmouth: The Raid on Fort William and Mary

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

It wasn't the shot heard 'round the world, but it was an early standoff between patriots and the British. Learn more at our Fort William & mary lecture ahead of it's 250th anniversary.

Read it and Eat!

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

Join us for this potluck dinner in the museum gallery.

Portsmouth History Homeschool Program

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

Join the Portsmouth Historical Society for eight hands-on learning lessons about all different aspects of Seacoast history!

Knit Happens

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

Join us for a monthly yarn circle!

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).