“Wind of Change” Curator Tour

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

Join Guest Curator Rachel Walls as she leads this tour, giving insight into Cabot Lyford as an artist.

Family Day: Lindsay and Her Puppet Pals

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

Enjoy a performance from Lindsay and her Puppet Pals! Register for our Family Day Thank you to our event sponsor:

Homeschool Program: African Burying Grounds

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

Take the learning to the nearby African Burying Grounds for our April homeschool program.

Annual Meeting (Member Event)

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

We welcome all members to attend the 2025 Annual Meeting

“Winds of Change” Curator Tour

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

A behind-the-scenes look at our current exhibition Walk 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 […]

“Contemporary Currents” Awards Ceremony

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

Celebrate the artists and award winners for "Contemporary Currents" a joint exhibition with NHAA.

“Winds of Change” Curator Tour

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

A behind-the-scenes look at our current exhibition Walk 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 […]

Children’s Day: Young Artist Contest Crafts

Get creative with this special Children's Day craft Join us this Children’s Day with free admission for all! While you’re visiting, come check out our crafting space and create an entry for our Young Artists Contest. Our contest is open for children ages 7-18 years old, and we have categories for both writing and visual […]

Sustainability in Historic Preservation Panel

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

Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the intersection of historic preservation and environmental sustainability.

Afterschool Arts

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

Get creative with us! Try out different art techniques that encourage us to play with materials in this afterschool program for middle school aged students.

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