BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Portsmouth Historical Society - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T140000 DTSTAMP:20260527T043502 CREATED:20250506T181006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T210916Z UID:10000456-1748178000-1748181600@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Cabot Lyford’s 100th Birthday Tour DESCRIPTION:“Cabot Lyford’s 100th Birthday Family Exhibition Tour\nSunday\, May 25\, 1–2 pm\nCome join the Lyford family to celebrate Cabot’s 100th birthday! The family will take guests on a tour through the exhibition\, and then all are invited to join for light refreshments afterwards. \n \n Learn more about the exhibition URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/lyford-family-tour/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/LyfordWindofChange.png 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:20250502T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T183000 DTSTAMP:20260527T043502 CREATED:20250415T181143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T201826Z UID:10000437-1746207000-1746210600@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:"Winds of Change" Curator Tour DESCRIPTION:A behind-the-scenes look at our current exhibition\nWalk through “Winds of Change\,” a retrospective of the work of Cabot Lyford (1925–2016)\, with Guest Curator Rachel Walls. Learn how Lyford’s experimental approach to different materials and his advocacy of environmental and political issues through his art can resonate with viewers as much now as it did in the 20th century. \nFinish your tour with a visit to the complementary\, contemporary exhibition upstairs featuring a juried selection of NHAA artists. \nTours happen at 12:00 and 5:30 pm.\nThis is a free tour\, no registration required. \nLearn more about the exhibition \n  URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/lyford-curator-tour/2025-05-02/2/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Lyford-Curator-Tours-event-web.png 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:20250502T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T200000 DTSTAMP:20260527T043502 CREATED:20250422T135150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T150853Z UID:10000454-1746205200-1746216000@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:"Contemporary Currents" Awards Ceremony DESCRIPTION:“Contemporary Currents” Awards Ceremony\nFriday\, April 4\, 5–8 pm\nJoin Portsmouth Historical Society and the New Hampshire Art Association for the Awards Ceremony for Contemporary Currents during Art Round Town on Friday\, May 2\, from 5–8 PM. This dynamic exhibition explores themes of advocacy and experimentation in art\, offering a contemporary response to Seacoast artist Cabot Lyford’s works on view in the adjoining gallery.\nEnjoy an evening of art\, conversation\, and community. All works are available for purchase\, with proceeds benefiting local artists\, Portsmouth Historical Society\, and the New Hampshire Art Association. Don’t miss this inspiring celebration of artistic innovation! \nThis event is free and open to the public.\n \n Learn more about "Contemporary Currents"\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Browse and Buy Artwork\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See what’s happening at the NHAA: \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 \n \n Thank you to the exhibition sponsors URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/nhaa-awards-25/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Contemporary-Currents-Awards-Reception-May-2-scaled.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:20250502T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T130000 DTSTAMP:20260527T043502 CREATED:20250415T181143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T201826Z UID:10000436-1746187200-1746190800@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:"Winds of Change" Curator Tour DESCRIPTION:A behind-the-scenes look at our current exhibition\nWalk through “Winds of Change\,” a retrospective of the work of Cabot Lyford (1925–2016)\, with Guest Curator Rachel Walls. Learn how Lyford’s experimental approach to different materials and his advocacy of environmental and political issues through his art can resonate with viewers as much now as it did in the 20th century. \nFinish your tour with a visit to the complementary\, contemporary exhibition upstairs featuring a juried selection of NHAA artists. \nTours happen at 12:00 and 5:30 pm.\nThis is a free tour\, no registration required. \nLearn more about the exhibition \n  URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/lyford-curator-tour/2025-05-02/1/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Lyford-Curator-Tours-event-web.png 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:20250404T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T183000 DTSTAMP:20260527T043502 CREATED:20250214T221820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T221825Z UID:10000412-1743787800-1743791400@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:"Wind of Change" Curator Tour DESCRIPTION:A behind-the-scenes look at our current exhibition\nWalk through “Winds of Change\,” a retrospective of the work of Cabot Lyford (1925–2016)\, with Guest Curator Rachel Walls. Learn how Lyford’s experimental approach to different materials and his advocacy of environmental and political issues through his art can resonate with viewers as much now as it did in the 20th century. \nFinish your tour with a visit to the complementary\, contemporary exhibition upstairs featuring a juried selection of NHAA artists. \nTours happen at 12:00 and 5:30 pm.This is a free tour\, no registration required. \n \n Learn more about the exhibition URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/lyford-curator-tour-4-4-pm/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Lyford-Curator-Tours-event-web.png 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:20250404T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T200000 DTSTAMP:20260527T043502 CREATED:20250228T214621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T151407Z UID:10000415-1743786000-1743796800@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Opening Reception: "Contemporary Currents" DESCRIPTION:“Contemporary Currents” Opening Reception\nFriday\, April 4\, 5–8 pm\nJoin Portsmouth Historical Society and the New Hampshire Art Association for the opening reception of Contemporary Currents during Art Round Town on Friday\, April 4\, from 5–8 PM. This dynamic exhibition explores themes of advocacy and experimentation in art\, offering a contemporary response to Seacoast artist Cabot Lyford’s works on view in the adjoining gallery.\nEnjoy an evening of art\, conversation\, and community. All works are available for purchase\, with proceeds benefiting local artists\, Portsmouth Historical Society\, and the New Hampshire Art Association. Don’t miss this inspiring celebration of artistic innovation! \nThis event is free and open to the public.\n \n Learn more about "Contemporary Currents"\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Browse and Buy Artwork\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See what’s happening at the NHAA: URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/contemporary-currents-reception/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Contemporary-Currents-Opening-Reception-web.png 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:20250404T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T130000 DTSTAMP:20260527T043502 CREATED:20250214T221318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T221322Z UID:10000411-1743768000-1743771600@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:"Winds of Change" Curator Tour DESCRIPTION:A behind-the-scenes look at our current exhibition\nWalk through “Winds of Change\,” a retrospective of the work of Cabot Lyford (1925–2016)\, with Guest Curator Rachel Walls. Learn how Lyford’s experimental approach to different materials and his advocacy of environmental and political issues through his art can resonate with viewers as much now as it did in the 20th century. \nFinish your tour with a visit to the complementary\, contemporary exhibition upstairs featuring a juried selection of NHAA artists. \nTours happen at 12:00 and 5:30 pm.This is a free tour\, no registration required. \n \n Learn more about the exhibition URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/lyford-curator-tour-4-4/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Lyford-Curator-Tours-event-web.png 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;VALUE=DATE:20250401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250402 DTSTAMP:20260527T043502 CREATED:20250103T212947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T212954Z UID:10000400-1743465600-1743551999@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Opening Day! DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 2025 exhibitions!\nReopening on Tuesday\, April 1.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “Winds of Change\,” is retrospective of the work of Cabot Lyford (1925–2016). Lyford’s experimental approach to different materials and his advocacy of environmental and political issues through his art will resonate with viewers as much now as it did in the 20th century.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We are proud to announce we our continued collaboration with NHAA and artists across New Hampshire. This fall\, we will open a call for art that will fill our balcony gallery with a contemporary response to “Winds of Change.” URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/2025-open/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2023092110MiddleExteriorweb.jpg 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:20250327T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T200000 DTSTAMP:20260527T043502 CREATED:20250128T181854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T155550Z UID:10000408-1743096600-1743105600@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Winds of Change Preview Party and Silent Auction DESCRIPTION:Preview Party\nBe among the first to experience our exciting new exhibition “Cabot Lyford: Winds of Change” and enjoy an exclusive preview of the artist’s groundbreaking work. Lyford is the visionary behind some of Portsmouth’s most iconic public art\, like My Mother\, The Wind on Four Tree Island\, and in this exhibition\, we’ll dive deep into his innovative career and his commitment to advocacy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n and Silent Auction\nThis evening also features a silent auction with incredible items\, with all proceeds directly benefiting the Historical Society’s vital programs. Your participation helps fund initiatives like our beloved 3rd-grade history program\, the community-driven Gingerbread Exhibition\, and the preservation of our historic properties.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for the opening of “Cabot Lyford: Winds Of Change”\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to our exhibition sponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n Dan BrownGiving Fund\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sunpointe Investments\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bob Thoresen\, in memory of Sue Thoresen\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to our auction sponsor:\n \n \n \n \n \n The Hotel Portsmouth URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/lyford-preview/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Lyford-logo-9x16-1-scaled.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:20250104T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T150000 DTSTAMP:20260527T043502 CREATED:20241121T171640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T171645Z UID:10000397-1735995600-1736002800@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Gingerbread Smash DESCRIPTION:Register for our Gingerbread Smash!\n \n \n \n \n \n Can we smash more houses than last year? URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/gingerbread-smash-2025/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Gingerbread-Smash-1.4-web.png 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;VALUE=DATE:20241230 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241231 DTSTAMP:20260527T043502 CREATED:20240906T211855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T211855Z UID:10000371-1735516800-1735603199@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Gingerbread Exhibition Closes DESCRIPTION: URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/gingerbread-2024-closes/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Gingerbread-logo-9x16-1-scaled.jpg 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:20241220T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241220T200000 DTSTAMP:20260527T043502 CREATED:20240906T211701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T211701Z UID:10000370-1734688800-1734724800@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Gingerbread Open Late DESCRIPTION: URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/gingerbread-open-late/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Gingerbread-logo-9x16-1-scaled.jpg 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:20241214T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T150000 DTSTAMP:20260527T043502 CREATED:20241015T180248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T180254Z UID:10000382-1734181200-1734188400@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Family Favorite Cookie Swap DESCRIPTION:Share your a family holiday tradition and enjoy the Gingerbread Contest!\n \n \n \n \n \n Take part in the Family Favorites Cookie Swap URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/family-favorite-cookie-swap/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Family-Day-Cookie-Swap-December-12.14-web.png 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:20241213T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T200000 DTSTAMP:20260527T043502 CREATED:20240905T170434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T170434Z UID:10000365-1734084000-1734120000@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Gingerbread Open Late DESCRIPTION: URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/gingerbread-latenight-12-13/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Gingerbread-logo-9x16-1-scaled.jpg 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:20241212T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T190000 DTSTAMP:20260527T043502 CREATED:20241029T131206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T174313Z UID:10000389-1734024600-1734030000@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:"Furniture Masters" Reception DESCRIPTION:“Upstairs with the Furniture Masters” Reception\nThursday\, December 12\, 5:30–7:00 pm\nAll are welcome to attend this reception celebrating 30 years of the New Hampshire Furniture Masters. This exhibition features a variety of holiday gift items alongside an extraordinary collection of studio-made\, handcrafted fine furniture made by members of the organization. Many pieces on display are available for purchase. Perfect for a last-minute gift. \nThis event is free and open to the public.\n \n Learn more about "Upstairs with the Furniture Masters" URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/furniture-masters-reception/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024-Furniture-Masters-reception-7pm.jpg 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:20241211T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T100000 DTSTAMP:20260527T043502 CREATED:20240906T211116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T165053Z UID:10000368-1733907600-1733911200@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Members-Only Gingerbread Event DESCRIPTION:Members only chance to see Gingerbread\nGet in one hour early and enjoy seeing the Gingerbread exhibition in the sweetest way!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a Member!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn about the exhibition\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for our special Members Gingerbread Event URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/members-gingerbread-12-11/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Gingerbread-logo-9x16-1-scaled.jpg 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:20241207T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T210000 DTSTAMP:20260527T043502 CREATED:20240906T204734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T204734Z UID:10000367-1733590800-1733605200@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Open Late for Shop & Stroll DESCRIPTION: URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/shop-stroll/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs,Welcome Center & Museum Shop Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Gingerbread-logo-9x16-1-scaled.jpg 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:20241206T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T193000 DTSTAMP:20260527T043502 CREATED:20241029T173910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T184300Z UID:10000390-1733506200-1733513400@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Gingerbread Reception and Judges' Awards DESCRIPTION:Gingerbread Reception and Judge’s Awards\nFriday\, December 6\, 5:30–7:30 pm\nJoin us to celebrate the opening of our 34th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibition! Get in the holiday spirit and see our marvelous cookie creations\, while also enjoying some cider and small treats. Stay for the big reveal of the winners of our Judges’ Choice prizes! \nThis event is free and open to the public.\n \n See all the sweet details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to our sweet sponsors:\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 \n \n \n\nAvery Insurance \n\n\nDevine Millimet \nSeacoast Lately \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nBangor Savings Bank URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/gingerbread-reception-and-judges-awards/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Gingerbread-ReceptionUpdateweb.png 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:20241129T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241129T170000 DTSTAMP:20260527T043502 CREATED:20241017T004940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T004940Z UID:10000386-1732874400-1732899600@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:"Upstairs with the Furniture Masters" Exhibition Opens DESCRIPTION: URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/furniture-masters-opens/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2024-Furniture-Masters-logo-9x16-1.jpg 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;VALUE=DATE:20241129 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241130 DTSTAMP:20260527T043502 CREATED:20240905T165717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T165717Z UID:10000364-1732838400-1732924799@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Gingerbread Exhibition Opens! DESCRIPTION: URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/gingerbread-2024-opens/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Gingerbread-logo-9x16-1-scaled.jpg 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:20241122T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T170000 DTSTAMP:20260527T043502 CREATED:20241017T003847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T004033Z UID:10000384-1732269600-1732294800@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:"It's Pastel" Exhibition Closes DESCRIPTION: URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/its-pastel24-closes/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-PSNH-Its-Pastel-logo-scaled.jpg 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;VALUE=DATE:20241121 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241122 DTSTAMP:20260527T043502 CREATED:20240906T204343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T204426Z UID:10000366-1732147200-1732233599@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Gingerbread Participant Registration Ends DESCRIPTION: URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/gingerbread-reg-ends/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Gingerbread-logo-9x16-1-scaled.jpg 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:20241114T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T190000 DTSTAMP:20260527T043502 CREATED:20241018T203013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T203025Z UID:10000387-1731605400-1731610800@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Intro to Pastel DESCRIPTION:Join our own Donna Theodossiou for a beginner’s lesson in pastels! Donna is a self-taught artist who loves exploring the beauty of the world around her through her art. Learn more about Donna on her website\, Color in the Fog Studio. \n \n \n \n \n \n Register for our Intro to Pastels Workshop! URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/intro-to-pastel/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs,Upstairs Exhibition 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:20241103T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T170000 DTSTAMP:20260527T043502 CREATED:20241017T004556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T004556Z UID:10000385-1730628000-1730653200@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:"The Matter of Memory" Exhibition Closes DESCRIPTION: URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/memory-closes/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Memory-Logo-web.jpg 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:20241101T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T200000 DTSTAMP:20260527T043502 CREATED:20241007T145316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T145325Z UID:10000379-1730480400-1730491200@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Art Round Town DESCRIPTION:We’ll be open until 8 p.m. on November 1st for Art ‘Round Town!\nFree admission all day long.\nVisit our most recent exhibition “The Matter of Memory” and view highlights from our permanent collection in our “Past & Present” exhibition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add the 12:00 pm curator tour to your calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Add the 5:30 pm curator tour to your calendar URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/art-november-2024/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Art-Round-Town.png 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:20241101T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T183000 DTSTAMP:20260527T043502 CREATED:20240716T202816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T202821Z UID:10000352-1730462400-1730485800@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Curator Tours DESCRIPTION:A behind-the-scenes look at our current exhibition\n“The Matter of Memory” explored the ways that museums are the vessels of communal and individual memory along with how they consciously or unconsciously shape memory through what types of items are displayed and shared. Walk through the gallery with our museum curator and get a deeper understanding into some of the choices made in museum collections and exhibitions in both the past and present. \nTours happen at 12:00 and 5:30 pm.This is a free tour\, no registration required. \n \n Learn more about the exhibition URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/curator-tour-11-1/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Memory-General-Curator-Tour.jpg 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:20241027T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T170000 DTSTAMP:20260527T043502 CREATED:20241017T003637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T004047Z UID:10000383-1730023200-1730048400@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:"It's Pastel" Exhibition Opens DESCRIPTION: URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/its-pastel-2024/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-PSNH-Its-Pastel-logo-scaled.jpg 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:20241026T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T190000 DTSTAMP:20260527T043502 CREATED:20241015T150107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T150116Z UID:10000380-1729963800-1729969200@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:"It's Pastel" Reception DESCRIPTION:NH Pastel Society “It’s Pastel” Reception\nSaturday\, October 26 5:30–7:00 pm\nPortsmouth Historical Society is once again welcoming the Pastel Society of New Hampshire for their annual juried exhibition! Join them for a reception on October 26 from 5:30 to 7:00\, meet the artists\, and hear the announcement of the award winning submissions.  \nThis event is free and open to the public.\n \n Learn more about "It's Pastel" URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/pastel-reception-2024/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-PSNH-Its-Pastel-logo-scaled.jpg 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:20241025T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T220000 DTSTAMP:20260527T043502 CREATED:20240916T154223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T154228Z UID:10000375-1729884600-1729893600@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Victorian Halloween Party DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of vintage frights and spooky delights!\n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Victorian Halloween Party! URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/halloween-party/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Victorian-Halloween-Party.png 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:20241004T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T183000 DTSTAMP:20260527T043502 CREATED:20240716T202257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T202302Z UID:10000351-1728043200-1728066600@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Curator Tours DESCRIPTION:A behind-the-scenes look at our current exhibitions\n“The Matter of Memory” explores the ways that museums are the vessels of communal and individual memory along with how they consciously or unconsciously shape memory through what types of items are displayed and shared. Walk through the gallery with our museum curator and get a deeper understanding into some of the choices made in museum collections and exhibitions in both the past and present. \n“Finishing Touches” highlights items from the collection that would add personality and individuality to the wearer’s outfit as well as demonstrate gender and class. Functional and fashionable\, these pieces highlight accessories through the decades. Spend 30 minutes with our exhibition curator and make sure to ask about her “favorite” pieces. \n“The Matter of Memory” Tours occur at 12:00 and 5:30 pm at 10 Middle Street.\n“Finishing Touches” Tours take place at 2:00 pm and start at the John Paul Jones House.\nThis is a free tour\, no registration required.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn more about "The Matter of Memory"\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn more about "Finishing Touches" URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/curator-tours-10-4/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Finishing-Touches-Curator-Tour-Update-web.png 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