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SUMMARY:Behind-The-Scenes John Paul Jones House Tour
DESCRIPTION:A rare chance to see the full historic picture\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Get your tickets to the behind-the-scenes tour\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				Learn more about the Revolutionary history of Portsmouth and the time around when the John Paul Jones House was built:\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				“Revolutionary Portsmouth”\nOpen now through October 31\nThursday–Monday\, 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. \n\nExplore Portsmouth life in the turbulent years of the 1760s and 1770s\, and to consider some of the many questions and choices our citizens faced at the time. Patriot or Loyalist? Liberty for whom? \n\nAdmission begins at $5\n			\n				Learn more about the exhibition\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				From Loyalist to Liberty Walking Tour\n1st and 3rd Fridays at 2:30 pmPortsmouth\, once the capital of the British royal colony of New Hampshire\, swiftly went from a hub of royal commerce to a center of patriot sentiment. Learn how the 1770s changed the course of Portsmouth for decades to come.Tours cost $15-20 per person \n			\n				Book your walking tour
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/behind-the-scenes-sept/
LOCATION:John Paul Jones House\, 43 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:John Paul Jones Programs
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SUMMARY:Curator Tour “Revolutionary Portsmouth”
DESCRIPTION:Join our Curator for a Guided Tour of “Revolutionary Portsmouth”\nStep into a house that witnessed the American Revolution and may have housed important Revolutionary Figures. Join our Curator\, Gerry Ward\, as he walks through this exhibition examining the choices of everyday citizens in Portsmouth during the 1760s and 1770s. Democracy or monarchy? Patriot or a Loyalist. What did the Revolution actually mean for local African Americans\, Native Americans\, or women? What was life on the homefront like? What did the town look like at this time\, in terms of its architecture and material life?  \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/tour-rev-portsmouth-oct/
LOCATION:John Paul Jones House\, 43 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Portsmouth Lecture Series "The Enduring Legacy of Wentworth Cheswill"
DESCRIPTION:“Revolutionary Portsmouth” Joint Lecture Series:\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The Enduring Legacy of Wentworth CheswillThursday\, November 12\, 2026\, 5:30–6:30 p.m.Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth \nJohn Herman offers a closer look at Wentworth Cheswill\, a pioneering and often overlooked figure in early American history. An archaeologist\, messenger rider\, and the first person of African descent elected to public office in the United States\, Cheswill’s life reflects a remarkable journey from enslavement to civic leadership. This talk highlights his lasting impact and the broader story of Black history in Revolutionary-era New England. \nJohn Herman is an artist\, educator\, and performer whose work brings local history to life. His practice spans visual art and improvisational theatre\, and he has been featured in NH PBS’s Granite State Challenge as part of its America250 programming. He is the author of Wentworth Cheswill’s Ride: Chasing a Would-Be American Folk Hero. \n			\n				Get your tickets to the lecture
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/lecture-cheswill/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
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