BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Portsmouth Historical Society - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Portsmouth Historical Society X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Portsmouth Historical Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T173000 DTSTAMP:20260611T124958 CREATED:20250903T204840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T204847Z UID:10000564-1762012800-1762018200@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Cemetery Tours: Point of Graves DESCRIPTION:Take a walk through Portsmouth cemeteries to learn the meaningful\, odd\, and sometimes spooky traditions of Portsmouth’s past\n \n \n \n \n \n Register for our Cemetery Walking Tour URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/point-of-graves-11-1/ LOCATION:Point of Graves\, 1-199 Mechanic St\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs,Walking Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Cemetery-Tours-2025-Alt.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T113000 DTSTAMP:20260611T124958 CREATED:20251001T185511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T185601Z UID:10000575-1762509600-1762515000@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Homeschool Day: History in the Cemetery DESCRIPTION:How did the people of Portsmouth’s past remember those who had passed? Take a walk in North Cemetery to find out more!\n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Homeschool History Program! URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/homeschool-nov-25/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Homeschool-Day-Second-Sessions-2025.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T113000 DTSTAMP:20260611T124958 CREATED:20251001T185930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T185937Z UID:10000576-1764928800-1764934200@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Homeschool Day: Celia Thaxter & Poetry DESCRIPTION:Discover Portsmouth’s great poetess and her love of the Isles of Shoals. Take these lessons and end the day writing your own poetry.\n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Homeschool History Program! URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/homeschool-dec-poetry/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Homeschool-Day-Second-Sessions-2025.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T113000 DTSTAMP:20260611T124958 CREATED:20251001T190451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T190457Z UID:10000577-1767348000-1767353400@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Homeschool Day: the Portsmouth Peace Treaty DESCRIPTION:Learn about the special connection between Portsmouth and Japan\, all based on the peace treaty signed here that ended the Russo-Japanese War.\n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Homeschool History Program! URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/homeschool-jan-treaty/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Homeschool-Day-Second-Sessions-2025.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T113000 DTSTAMP:20260611T124958 CREATED:20251001T191408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T191415Z UID:10000578-1770372000-1770377400@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Homeschool Day: The Women of Portsmouth During WWII DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Women of Portsmouth who stepped up and took on new roles during World War II.\n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Homeschool History Program! URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/homeschool-feb-women-wwii/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Homeschool-Day-Second-Sessions-2025.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T150000 DTSTAMP:20260611T124958 CREATED:20260122T142831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T144705Z UID:10000611-1771063200-1771081200@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:PHSA Life & Death Symposium: America 250th DESCRIPTION: URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/phsa-symposium-250/ LOCATION:Masonic Temple\, 45 Miller Ave\, Portsmouth\, NH\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-Life-Death-FB-Event.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T113000 DTSTAMP:20260611T124958 CREATED:20251001T192004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T192009Z UID:10000579-1772791200-1772796600@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Homeschool Day: Reinventing Portsmouth DESCRIPTION:So much happened in Portsmouth in the 1960s and 1970s. Learn about how the phyical city changed and the citizens who came together to create community.\n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Homeschool History Program! URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/homeschool-march-1970s/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Homeschool-Day-Second-Sessions-2025.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T160000 DTSTAMP:20260611T124958 CREATED:20260116T224619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T224625Z UID:10000610-1774101600-1774108800@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:How to Research Your Historic Property DESCRIPTION:Get started on your historic plaque journey\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP to the Portsmouth Plaques Program Library Event\n \n \n \n \n \n Portsmouth Historic Plaque Program\nLearn more about the program and sign up to start your plaque research. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn more about our program partner and see their full list of events: URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/plaque-research-3-21/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Public Library\, 175 Parrot Ave\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Plaques-at-the-Library-3.21.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T113000 DTSTAMP:20260611T124958 CREATED:20251001T192747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T171843Z UID:10000580-1775210400-1775215800@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Homeschool Days: Preserving Our Stories DESCRIPTION:How have historians preserved the past and how will our stories be preserved in the future? Join us and become a preservationist-in-training!\n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Homeschool History Program! URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/homeschool-april-preservation/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Homeschool-Day-Second-Sessions-2025.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T113000 DTSTAMP:20260611T124958 CREATED:20260217T161940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T164111Z UID:10000623-1775903400-1775907000@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Family Day: Artifact Investigation DESCRIPTION:Get hands-on with historic artifacts\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP to our Family Day\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to our Family Day sponsor for making this free\, family-friendly event possible: URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/family-day-artifact-investigation/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/April-Family-Day-4.11-Object-Investigation.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T153000 DTSTAMP:20260611T124958 CREATED:20260427T153804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T153810Z UID:10000671-1777809600-1777822200@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Children's Day: Young Artist Contest Workshop DESCRIPTION:Get creative with this special Children’s Day craft\nJoin us this Children’s Day with free admission for children and young people ages 18 and under! While you’re visiting\, come check out our crafting space and create an entry for our Young Artists Contest. Our contest is open for children ages 7-18 years old\, and we have categories for both writing and visual arts. Entrants choose a piece from our exhibitions (“Betty and Barney\,” “Contemporary Currents\,” or “Past and Present”)\, and then use that piece as inspiration to create their own work of art. Winners and honorable mentions will receive prizes from Blick Art Materials and Nahcotta\, and have the opportunity to have their pieces displayed at the Historical Society.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn more about the Young Artist's Contest\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View more Children's Day Activities URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/childrens-day-2026/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Childrens-Day-2026.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T193000 DTSTAMP:20260611T124958 CREATED:20260406T154052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T162741Z UID:10000643-1778175000-1778182200@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Spring Auction DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited!\nThis signature event offers you the opportunity to engage with hands-on history while directly supporting the students and families who benefit from our work. From our third-grade history program\, where we visit every Portsmouth public school classroom each month at no cost\, to homeschool days\, lectures\, free Family Days\, and other public programs serving learners of all ages\, your participation ensures these meaningful experiences remain accessible and impactful.\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP to the Preview Party & Silent Auction\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Select Auction Items Preview:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TWO Salt Box Lavender Farm 2026 Season PassesIncludes admission to workshops\, live music\, and more! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Portsmouth EscapeWeeknight stay at the Davenport Inn and $100 gift card to Cure Restaurant \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Let’s Play Ball!Two premium tickets to the Red Sox on June 16 and a gift card for Row 34 (has a Kenmore Square location!) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gardener’s DelightTwo tickets to Art in Bloom and the Pocket Garden Tours. Gift cards to Perch & Petal\, Wild Valentine\, and Nooney Farm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Pearl of PortsmouthA beautiful pair of 14-carat gold pearl earrings from Summerwind \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prescott Park Arts FestivalFamily Season Pass\, tickets for four and other bonuses \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wood Island ExperiencePrivate day-trip with gift cards for the perfect picnic \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Portsmouth StaycationStay at Hotel Thaxter and a fully paid dinner at Moxy (with a $50 bar tab) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Portsmouth Light TourPrivate tour for up to eight at this landmark that is not open to the public \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a Member Today!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn About the Exhibition URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/spring-auction-2026/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs,Welcome Center & Museum Shop Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Auction-Event.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T120000 DTSTAMP:20260611T124958 CREATED:20260306T145852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T173311Z UID:10000631-1778324400-1778328000@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Family Day: Portsmouth on Foot DESCRIPTION:Explore downtown Portsmouth with your junior historians!\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP to our Family Day\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to our Family Day sponsor for making this free\, family-friendly event possible: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to our contributing partner\, Window Woman of New England\, for celebrating Preservation Month with us. URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/family-day-portsmouth-on-foot/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs,Walking Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Portsmotuh-on-foot-Family-Day-5.9.2026.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T140000 DTSTAMP:20260611T124958 CREATED:20260406T192838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T192838Z UID:10000644-1778407200-1778421600@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Portsmouth Orange Cake Bake-Off @ Strawbery Banke's Springfest DESCRIPTION: URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/orange-cake-bake-off/ LOCATION:Strawbery Banke\, 14 Hancock Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Orange-Cake-Bake-Off-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T113000 DTSTAMP:20260611T124958 CREATED:20251001T193508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T171835Z UID:10000581-1779444000-1779449400@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Homeschool Days: Loyalist or Patriot DESCRIPTION:For our final lesson\, we will head to the John Paul Jones House and see the new exhibition “Revolutionary Portsmouth” to learn about the lives of everyday citizens.\n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Homeschool History Program! URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/homeschool-may-revolutionary-war/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Homeschool-Day-Second-Sessions-2025.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T180000 DTSTAMP:20260611T124958 CREATED:20260512T174712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T174719Z UID:10000707-1781024400-1781028000@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Young Artist Contest Reception DESCRIPTION:Celebrate our Young Artists Contest winners!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us on June 9 at 5:30 pm to applaud the winners of our third annual Young Artists Contest! Starting They took inspiration and created their own piece of writing or visual art based on our two exhibitions\, “Betty and Barney\,” which tells the fascinating life stories of a New Hampshire couple who believed they were abducted by aliens\, and “Contemporary Currents\,” which features many local artists across different mediums\, and find a piece that inspires you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Submissions are broken down into the following age divisions:\nAges 7 – 10\nAges 11 – 14\nAges 15 – 18 \nA winner and an honorable mention will be chosen for each age division in the categories of writing and visual art. Winners and honorable mentions will have the opportunity for their work to be displayed at the Portsmouth Historical Society. \nThe contest will be open from April 1st through May 31st. There will be a reception for all entrants and their families at the Historical Society at 5:30pm on June 9\, 2026.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to our prize sponsors: URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/yac-reception-2026/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Young-Artist-Contest-Reception-6.9.26.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T143000 DTSTAMP:20260611T124959 CREATED:20260407T152642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T152642Z UID:10000646-1781438400-1781447400@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:US@250: Big Watch at Strawbery Banke DESCRIPTION: URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/us250-big-watch/ LOCATION:Strawbery Banke\, 14 Hancock Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/USA250-Big-Watch.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T120000 DTSTAMP:20260611T124959 CREATED:20260526T155340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T203341Z UID:10000711-1781949600-1781956800@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Pride Month: Pre-Parade History and Crafts DESCRIPTION:Celebrate years of Seacoast Pride!\nKick off Portsmouth Pride at the John Paul Jones House! Browse artifacts from our city’s LGBTQ+ history\, then join us on the lawn to make mini-flags and buttons to take with you to the parade. A relaxed\, family-friendly space for all ages before the festivities begin. The Portsmouth Pride Parade is hosted by our friends at NH Outright. \nThis is a free\, drop-in event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t forget to check out our LGBTQ+ History Walking Tours!\nLearn about the hidden history of LGBT clubs\, organizations\, and people who impacted the Seacoast of NH on this 90-minute walking tour. Tours are $20 for non-members and $15 for members and discounted groups.\nNote: the June 20 tour will end at the start of the Portsmouth Pride Parade.\n \n Join a June LGBTQ+ Tour URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/pride-history-and-crafts/ LOCATION:John Paul Jones House\, 43 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Pre-Parade-History-and-Craft-6.20.webp GEO:43.075277514372;-70.76022445749 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=John Paul Jones House 43 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 03801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=43 Middle Street:geo:-70.76022445749,43.075277514372 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T220000 DTSTAMP:20260611T124959 CREATED:20260307T234952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T153613Z UID:10000632-1782594000-1782597600@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Family Evening: Stargazing DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night looking up at the sky\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP to our Family Day\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to our Family Day sponsor for making this free\, family-friendly event possible: URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/family-day-stargazing/ LOCATION:John Paul Jones House\, 43 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs,John Paul Jones Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/June-Family-Day-Stargazing-6.27.webp GEO:43.075277514372;-70.76022445749 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=John Paul Jones House 43 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 03801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=43 Middle Street:geo:-70.76022445749,43.075277514372 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T183000 DTSTAMP:20260611T124959 CREATED:20260528T170006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T170013Z UID:10000713-1790271000-1790274600@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Revolutionary Portsmouth Lecture Series “The Politicization of Shoes” at Portsmouth Historical DESCRIPTION:“Revolutionary Portsmouth” Joint Lecture Series:\n \n \n \n \n \n The Politicization of Shoes: Purchasing Patriotism During the Revolutionary Era\, 1760s–1770sThursday\, September 24\, 2026\, 5:30–6:30 p.m.Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth \nDr. Kimberly Alexander explores how everyday consumer choices became acts of political expression during the Revolutionary era. Focusing on shoes as a case study\, she reveals how American women supported boycotts of English goods by purchasing locally made footwear and repairing existing pairs\, helping disrupt British industry and advance the cause of independence. \nDr. Kimberly Alexander is a Senior Lecturer and Director of Museum Studies in the History Department at the University of New Hampshire. A former curator at institutions including the MIT Museum\, Peabody Essex Museum\, and Strawbery Banke Museum\, she specializes in material culture and dress history. Her publications include Treasures Afoot: Shoe Stories from the Georgian Era and Fashioning the New England Family. \n \n Get your tickets to the lecture URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/lecture-revolution-shoes/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs,John Paul Jones Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Joint-Lecture-Shoes-at-PHS.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T183000 DTSTAMP:20260611T124959 CREATED:20260528T172929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T172934Z UID:10000714-1794504600-1794508200@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Revolutionary Portsmouth Lecture Series "The Enduring Legacy of Wentworth Cheswill" DESCRIPTION:“Revolutionary Portsmouth” Joint Lecture Series:\n \n \n \n \n \n The Enduring Legacy of Wentworth CheswillThursday\, November 12\, 2026\, 5:30–6:30 p.m.Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth \nJohn Herman offers a closer look at Wentworth Cheswill\, a pioneering and often overlooked figure in early American history. An archaeologist\, messenger rider\, and the first person of African descent elected to public office in the United States\, Cheswill’s life reflects a remarkable journey from enslavement to civic leadership. This talk highlights his lasting impact and the broader story of Black history in Revolutionary-era New England. \nJohn Herman is an artist\, educator\, and performer whose work brings local history to life. His practice spans visual art and improvisational theatre\, and he has been featured in NH PBS’s Granite State Challenge as part of its America250 programming. He is the author of Wentworth Cheswill’s Ride: Chasing a Would-Be American Folk Hero. \n \n Get your tickets to the lecture URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/lecture-cheswill/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs,John Paul Jones Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Joint-Lecture-Cheswell-at-PHS.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR