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A painting featuring the Portsmouth waterfront with a metal, vertical-lift bridge behind warehouses located at shores edge. "A Sense of Place" is written on the image, denoting the name of the exhibition.

“A Sense of Place” Exhibition Final Day

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

Make sure to visit before October 28 to see the companion exhibition to "The History of Portsmouth in 101 Objects"

NH Pastel Society "It's Pastel" 2023 Juried Exhibition on display OCt 29 – Nov 17. Background has three pastel artworks. A blue sky with a cotton plant blowing in the wind, a white snowy owl nested in a field of dried grasses, and a white barn off in the distance beyond a large green field.

“It’s Pastel!” Pastel Society of NH Reception

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

Join the Pastel Society of New Hampshire for their annual juried exhibition, meet the artists, and hear the announcement of the award-winning submissions.

Gingerbread Contest Registration Closes

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

Hurry up and register to enter the gingerbread contest before registration ends!

Gingerbread Exhibition Opens

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

IT’S THE SWEETEST TIME OF THE YEAR!Exhibition on display Nov. 24–Dec. 30, 2023, 10:00 am–5:00 pmOpen until 7:00 pm on Fridays in DecemberFree for all!To celebrate over 400 years of Portsmouth’s history, the gingerbread committee at Portsmouth Historical Society has chosen the theme of “Portsmouth Past, Present and Future.” We want to see gingerbread incarnations […]

An oil painting featuring abstract houses in various shades of reds, yellows, and oranges on a light cream background.

“Lost Neighborhoods” Exhibition Opens

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

Barbara Stevens Adams, Peter Cady, Tom Glover, and Dustan Knight team up to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the founding of Portsmouth by remembering what used to be.

An oil painting featuring abstract houses in various shades of reds, yellows, and oranges on a light cream background.

Opening Reception “Lost Neighborhoods”

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

Join the Abstract 4 in our galleries for the opening reception of “Lost Neighborhoods!”

Blue, white, and pink snowflake cross stich pattern background. A traditional looking golden ornament says "Vintage Christmas" on it.

Vintage Christmas Kickoff Party

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

Join us for the official start to Vintage Christmas in Portsmouth!We’ll be announcing the community judges’ winners for the Gingerbread House Contest and gearing up for Saturday’s parade and tree lighting! Free admission for all. Vintage Chistmas in Portsmouth is brought to you in partnership with

Extended Hours ❆

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

Open until 7 p.m. for extended Gingerbread viewing!

Gingerbread Tips, Trick, and History Tour

Portsmouth Historical Society 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.

An oil painting featuring abstract houses in various shades of reds, yellows, and oranges on a light cream background.

Lost Neighborhoods: Exhibiting Artists Chat

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

"Lost Neighborhoods" Evening Artists Chat December 8, 5:00–7:00 pm Join the Abstract Four and learn what inspired them to create their show "Lost Neighborhoods." Discuss how romantic nostalgia, old Portsmouth folk stories, city history, and generational housing issues are expressed through the art work in this exhibition. This event is a discussion that will inspire […]