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  • The Background is a painting of flowers along a rocky shoreline with a male and female figure silhouetted to the right of the frame. In deep red writing "Murder Mystery Evening" is written across the top of the image in sinister-looking lettering.

    A Murder Mystery Evening

    The Music Hall Lounge 131 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    Can you solve this sensational crime before the clock runs out? Inspired by historic murders on Smuttynose Island in 1873, this interactive evening will invite one and all to try to solve one of Portsmouth’s most infamous crimes.

  • Portsmouth on Tap. Burgundy background with a faded image of beer taps. A brewery series inspired by Portsmouth history. Hosted by Liars Bench. Thursday, September 28, 5 – 7 pm Drink a beer inspired by the Portsmouth Peace Treaty and participate in historical trivia and games. In partnership with Portsmouth Historical Society

    Portsmouth on Tap: Liars Bench

    Liars Bech Beer Compny 459 Islington Street #4, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    Join us for this next event in the Portsmouth on Tap Series. The September event is hosted by Liars Bench and their brew is inspired by the Portsmouth Peace Treaty.

  • Image of a cookbook on a white background with various flour, oil, spies, and cooking tools on the lower portion of the image. Text reads: Read it and Eat! A community conversation and potluck cooking from "The Farmer's Dinner" Monday October 2 6–7:30 pm $15 non-member/ $10 member

    Read it and Eat! with “The Farmer’s Dinner”

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

    Break bread with the Portsmouth Historical Society and celebrate the way food brings a community together! Our October event features "The Farmer's Dinner: A Story in Every Bite" by Keith Sarasin and Chris Viaud.

  • Background has a book with pages lifting up. On the right side is a representation of Ona Judge (an enslaved woman of the Washington family) based on a mural in Philadelphia. Image text reads: Book Club Saturday, October 14, 11am discussion. Never Caught, the Story of Ona Judge (Young Readers Edition) bookmark crafts 12– 2 pm. All events at 10 Middle Street

    Book Club Family Day

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

    This October, join us for a book discussion featuring Never Caught, the Story of Ona Judge, (Young Readers Edition) by Erica Armstrong Dunbar and Kathleen Van Cleve.

  • Knit Happens Program Image. Burgundy background with a ball of different color blue yarn and knitting needles poke through it on the left-hand side. Right-hand side has white text that reads: 4th Friday of the month 2:30 – 3:30 pm Social yarn circle $5 suggested donation

    Knit Happens

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

    Get Hooked on History! Whether you are a seasoned knitter or if you’re new to casting on, bring your projects or start fresh at the Portsmouth Historical Society’s social yarn circle every 4th Friday from 2:30 – 3:30 pm!

  • Bark basket with an outline of a tree sewn onto the front

    Brewster Series: Bark Basket Making Workshop

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

    Learn traditional bark basket making techniquesRegister for Community Bark Basket MakingPhotos by Ted B. Sierad, Ed & Helen PelletierLearn about our workshop leader, Jennifer Lee Artist Statement: These bark baskets are made from the trees around my house. Following the season of “loose bark moon” or when the bark is slipping, the bark is peeled […]

  • A simple gingerbread house sits on a white foreground. Text reads Gingerbread House Workshop, Saturday, November 11.

    Family Day: Gingerbread House Workshop

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

    Join us in the festive spirit and build a gingerbread house with us! Get expert tips and keep your kitchen at home pristine.

  • Portsmouth on Tap. Burgundy background with a faded image of beer taps. A brewery series inspired by Portsmouth history. Hosted by Earth Eagle Brewings. Thursday, November 16, 5 – 7 pm. Drink a beer inspired by the ride of Paul Revere and participate in historical trivia and games. In partnership with Portsmouth Historical Society

    Portsmouth on Tap: Earth Eagle

    Earth Eagle Brewing 175 High St, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    Join us at the November 16 event in the Portsmouth on Tap series. This event is hosted by Earth Eagle and their brew is inspired by the Portsmouth ride of Paul Revere.

  • Portsmouth on Tap. Burgundy background with a faded image of beer taps. A brewery series inspired by Portsmouth history. Hosted by Portsmouth Brewery. Thursday, December 14, 5 – 7 pm. Drink a beer inspired by the Portsmouth Fires and participate in historical trivia and games. In partnership with Portsmouth Historical Society

    Canceled Portsmouth on Tap: The Portsmouth Brewery

    The Portsmouth Brewery 56 Market St, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    Join us for the final event in the Portsmouth on Tap series on December 14. This event is hosted by The Portsmouth Brewery and their brew is inspired by the Portsmouth Fires.

  • Homeschool Day Program featuring a drawn image of a quill

    Homeschool Day

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

    Figure out how the people of Portsmouth's past met their needs through hands-on artifact examination.Register for our March Homeschool Day!