• 35th Annual Gingerbread Contest Opens!

    Step into a world where gingerbread meets imagination! For 2025, we’re looking for bold, unexpected creations in The Great Gingerbread Experiment.

  • Community Night: Flatbread

    Flatbread Company 138 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    Support the historical society by going to Flatbread Company on Tuesday, December 2. Between 4–9pm we receive up to $3 for every pizza sold.

  • Gingerbread Reception and Awards Party

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

    Join us for a sweet evening as we announce the Judge's Award winners and officially kick-off the Gingerbread Exhibition.

  • 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.

  • Extended Gingerbread Hours

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

    Enjoy extending Gingerbread viewing on December 12 and 19 as we keep the historical society open until 8 pm.

  • Gingerbread Tips & Tricks Tour

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

    Join us as we share the secrets behind making the best Gingerbread Houses and point out little details you may have missed.

  • Gingerbread Workshop

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

    This hands-on gingerbread workshop is perfect for all ages and skill levels, inviting you to unleash your inner architect and confectioner.

  • New Favorites Cookie Swap

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

    To go along with this year’s Gingerbread theme, try out a new recipe for the cookie swap to introduce someone else to their new favorite!

  • Extended Gingerbread Hours

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

    Enjoy extending Gingerbread viewing on December 12 and 19 as we keep the historical society open until 8 pm.

  • Gingerbread Tips & Tricks Tour

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

    Join us as we share the secrets behind making the best Gingerbread Houses and point out little details you may have missed.

  • Gingerbread Workshop

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

    This hands-on gingerbread workshop is perfect for all ages and skill levels, inviting you to unleash your inner architect and confectioner.

  • Gingerbread Smash

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

    Register for our Gingerbread Smash!Can we smash more houses than last year?Thank you to EnviroVantage for assistance in providing safety equipment and tools for our smash and Mr.Fox for composting […]