• John Paul Jones Birthday Bash

    John Paul Jones House 43 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    276 has never looked this good! Join us on Sunday, July 9 for the John Paul Jones Birthday Bash. There will be lawn games and activities all day. Join us 12–2pm for a Color Guard demonstration and cake cutting.

  • Twilight Tour

    John Paul Jones House 43 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    See the objects that have defined multiple eras of Portsmouth's history, from its indigenous past to the present day, on this special evening when we are open until 8 p.m. alongside many other houses that make up the Portsmouth Historical Sites Association.

  • Portsmouth Peace Treaty Bellringing Celebration

    John Paul Jones House 43 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    The sounding of bells around the state at 3:47 pm on September 5th is the historical, and in many ways most meaningful celebration of Portsmouth Peace Treaty Day, an official statewide observance. Join us at our cherry tree to commemorate the event!

  • JPJ Open on Veterans Day

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

    The John Paul Jones House will be open on Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11 from 11 am to 3 pm free of charge.

  • John Paul Jones House Opening Day

    John Paul Jones House 43 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    Visit the John Paul Jones House to see many items from our museum collection and the house this famous naval officer may have once stayed in.

  • John Paul Jones 277th Birthday celebrations

    John Paul Jones House 43 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    Celebrate John Paul Jones' 227th birthday with free admission, cupcakes, and music at the John Paul Jones house.

  • Twilight Tour

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

    Join more than seven historic properties in Portsmouth as we remain open late on a joint ticket.

  • Portsmouth Peace Treaty Bell Ringing

    John Paul Jones House 43 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    Join in the annual Portsmouth tradition of ringing the bells to commemorate the signing of the Portsmouth Peace Treaty, ending the Russ-Japanese War.

  • Full STEAM Ahead Family Day

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

    Build your own model Dory boat and learn about Portsmouth's rich shipbuilding industry.

  • Indigenous Life in New England

    John Paul Jones House 43 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    Construct an eastern conical wigwam on our lawn!

  • Final Day of the John Paul Jones Season

    John Paul Jones House 43 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    Visit the John Paul Jones House before October 14, when we close for the season.

  • John Paul Jones House Open on Veterans Day

    John Paul Jones House 43 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    The John Paul Jones House will be free and open to the public in honor of Veterans Day.