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SUMMARY:2026 Young Artists Contest
DESCRIPTION:We invite our young visitors to explore their creativity with our 3rd annual Young Artists Contest!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				We invite our young visitors to explore their creativity with our third annual Young Artists Contest! Starting April 1st\, come visit our two exhibitions\, “Betty and Barney\,” which tells the fascinating life stories of a New Hampshire couple who believed they were abducted by aliens\, and “Contemporary Currents\,” which features many local artists across different mediums\, and find a piece that inspires you. Take that inspiration\, create your own piece of writing or visual art\, and submit it to our contest to be eligible for a prize\, which includes a gift certificate from Nahcotta!\n			\n				Enter the contest!\n			\n				Preview the exhibition from home\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Submissions are broken down into the following age divisions:\nAges 7 – 10\nAges 11 – 14\nAges 15 – 18 \nA winner and an honorable mention will be chosen for each age division in the categories of writing and visual art. Winners and honorable mentions will have the opportunity for their work to be displayed at the Portsmouth Historical Society. \nThe contest will be open from April 1st through May 31st. There will be a reception for all entrants and their families at the Historical Society at 5:30pm on June 9\, 2026.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What kind of art can I submit?\n				Writing: Short stories\, poems\, plays/dialogue\, newspaper articles\, essays\, imagined interviews\, and more are all potential options! Writing submissions have a max word count of 2\,000. Visual Art: Any medium can be submitted\, including (but not limited to) paint\, colored pencils\, charcoal\, pastels\, photography\, collage\, etc. Visual art will need to be photographed to be submitted. Please make sure your artwork is well lit and against a plain background. Have another idea? Reach out to sarah@portsmouthhistory.org with any questions!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				How do I submit my art?\n				You can fill out our submission form online\, or print out a paper form and drop it off or mail it to the Historical Society. Entries should be mailed to: Portsmouth Historical Society Sarah Robbitts-Terry 10 Middle Street Portsmouth\, NH 03801 We can’t wait to see your work! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Is there a limit to number of submissions?\n				Each artist may submit up to three pieces of art\, but each piece must be submitted with a separate form.\n			\n			\n				Enter the Young Artist's Contest!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				 \nThank you to our prize sponsors:
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/2026-young-artists-contest/
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CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs
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SUMMARY:Family Day: Artifact Investigation
DESCRIPTION:Get hands-on with historic artifacts\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				RSVP to our Family Day\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 our Family Day sponsor for making this free\, family-friendly event possible:
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/family-day-artifact-investigation/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Programs
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SUMMARY:“Contemporary Currents” Judges’ Award Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:“Contemporary Currents” Awards Ceremony\nFriday\, April 24\, 5:30–7 pm\nJoin Portsmouth Historical Society and the New Hampshire Art Association for the Awards Ceremony for Contemporary Currents on Friday\, April 24\, from 5:30–7 PM. his dynamic exhibition includes 41 works by New Hampshire artists inspired by the story of Betty and Barney Hill. Drawing on themes of alienation\, the unknown\, and the courage it takes to be believed\, these works explore what it means to stand apart from the ordinary.\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. Judges’ Awards will be announced at 6:15 pm\, and all attendees can vote for their favorite artwork in  People’s Choice. \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 our award sponsors
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/cc-awards-2026/
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SUMMARY:Historic Portsmouth Walking Tours (May-Oct)
DESCRIPTION:Historic Portsmouth\nDaily at 10:30 amSaturday and the 2nd and 4th Friday at 2:30 pmThis daily 90-minute walking tour covers the streets\, stories\, buildings\, and architecture of historic downtown Portsmouth. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Book your walking tour!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Tour Description:\nLearn why Portsmouth is the hub of the New Hampshire Seacoast! Our downtown is filled with hidden treasures. Our knowledgeable walking tour guides will introduce you to the city’s rich past and lively present—a unique mix of architecture\, specialty shops\, and bustling streets nestled in a village-like setting. This 90-minute guided walking tour is sure to bring the history of Portsmouth alive! \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Walking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under.All tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH.Online reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings.Upgrade your ticket for just $5 to also visit our galleries and John Paul Jones House.
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/walking-tours-spring-2026/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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SUMMARY:"Betty & Barney" Curator Tour
DESCRIPTION:Take a Guided Tour Around “Betty & Barney”\nJoin Meredith Affleck\, our Exhibitions Manager and X-Files fan\, as she guides you through the “Betty & Barney” exhibition. This exhibition will cover the reported UFO abduction\, leaving you to draw your own conclusions\, and showcase Betty and Barney’s active role within the Portsmouth community. Learn how broad of an impact their experience had on pop culture and the way we think of aliens. \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/betty-barney-tour-may/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Loyalist to Liberty Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:From Loyalist to Liberty\nSemi-Monthly at 2:30 pm\nFirst and third Fridays of the month\nThis 90-minute walking tour traces the path of Portsmouth during the 1770s. From a hub of British loyalty\, a series of events in the 1770s fanned the flames of independence and turned Portsmouth into a hotbed of Patriotism.\n				\nBook your walking tour!\nTour Description:\nLearn about British settlement of the Seacoast and the economic prosperity that made Portsmouth the capital city of the royal colony and then see how the events of the 1770s changed public opinion to that of revolution. During your 90-minute walk\, you will visit sites that are related to the American Revolution including: North Church and State House Plaque\, Queen’s Chapel\, Liberty Pole\, Pitt Tavern\, and more. \nWalking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under.\nAll tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH.\nOnline reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings.\nUpgrade your ticket for just $5 to also visit our galleries and John Paul Jones House.
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/loyalist-to-liberty-tour-2/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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SUMMARY:Loyalist to Liberty Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:From Loyalist to Liberty\nSemi-Monthly at 2:30 pm\nFirst and third Fridays of the month\nThis 90-minute walking tour traces the path of Portsmouth during the 1770s. From a hub of British loyalty\, a series of events in the 1770s fanned the flames of independence and turned Portsmouth into a hotbed of Patriotism.\n				\nBook your walking tour!\nTour Description:\nLearn about British settlement of the Seacoast and the economic prosperity that made Portsmouth the capital city of the royal colony and then see how the events of the 1770s changed public opinion to that of revolution. During your 90-minute walk\, you will visit sites that are related to the American Revolution including: North Church and State House Plaque\, Queen’s Chapel\, Liberty Pole\, Pitt Tavern\, and more. \nWalking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under.\nAll tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH.\nOnline reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings.\nUpgrade your ticket for just $5 to also visit our galleries and John Paul Jones House.
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/loyalist-to-liberty-tour-2-2/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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SUMMARY:Art Round Town
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be open until 8 p.m. every First Friday for Art ‘Round Town!\nFree admission all day long.\nVisit our most recent exhibition\, “Betty & Barney” 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				Learn More About the Exhibition\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Don’t forget about our free curator tours!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				\n					\n					\n					\n						 "Betty & Barney" Curator TourMay 1\, 2026 12:00 pm   "Betty & Barney" Curator TourMay 1\, 2026 5:30 pm   Curator Tour "Revolutionary Portsmouth"June 5\, 2026 12:00 pm   Curator Tour “Revolutionary Portsmouth”June 5\, 2026 5:30 pm   "Betty & Barney" Curator TourJuly 3\, 2026 12:00 pm   "Betty & Barney" Curator TourJuly 3\, 2026 5:30 pm
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/art-may-2026/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Welcome Center & Museum Shop Programs
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SUMMARY:"Betty & Barney" Curator Tour
DESCRIPTION:Take a Guided Tour Around “Betty & Barney”\nJoin Meredith Affleck\, our Exhibitions Manager and X-Files fan\, as she guides you through the “Betty & Barney” exhibition. This exhibition will cover the reported UFO abduction\, leaving you to draw your own conclusions\, and showcase Betty and Barney’s active role within the Portsmouth community. Learn how broad of an impact their experience had on pop culture and the way we think of aliens. \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/may-betty-barney-tour/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downstairs Exhibtion,Exhibitions Programs
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SUMMARY:Spring Auction
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited!\nThis signature event offers you the opportunity to engage with hands-on history while directly supporting the students and families who benefit from our work. From our third-grade history program\, where we visit every Portsmouth public school classroom each month at no cost\, to homeschool days\, lectures\, free Family Days\, and other public programs serving learners of all ages\, your participation ensures these meaningful experiences remain accessible and impactful.\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				Become a Member Today!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				Learn About the Exhibition
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/spring-auction-2026/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Programs,Welcome Center & Museum Shop Programs
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SUMMARY:Family Day: Portsmouth on Foot
DESCRIPTION:Explore downtown Portsmouth with your junior historians!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				RSVP to our Family Day\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 our Family Day sponsor for making this free\, family-friendly event possible:
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/family-day-portsmouth-on-foot/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Programs,Walking Tours
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SUMMARY:Portsmouth Orange Cake Bake-Off @ Strawbery Banke's Springfest
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/orange-cake-bake-off/
LOCATION:Strawbery Banke\, 14 Hancock Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193346
CREATED:20260116T144333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T155049Z
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SUMMARY:Women of Portsmouth Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Women of Portsmouth Walking Tour\nLearn the untold stories of navigators\, preachers\, artists\, authors\, tavern keepers\, and madams who defied stereotypes and shaped Portsmouth on this 90 minutes tour.\n				\n \n\n					Tour Description:\nFor over 400 years women have been shaping the course of Portsmouth’s history. After the 90-minute walking tour\, we hope you will walk away surprised by all the ways that women have impacted the fabric of this city. Your tour will cover almost two miles including Prescott Park and the Old Harbor.\n				\n\n					Walking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under.\nAll tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH.\nOnline reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings.
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/women-of-portsmouth-walking-tour-3/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T160000
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CREATED:20260409T140603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T140830Z
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SUMMARY:Loyalist to Liberty Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:From Loyalist to Liberty\nSemi-Monthly at 2:30 pm\nFirst and third Fridays of the month\nThis 90-minute walking tour traces the path of Portsmouth during the 1770s. From a hub of British loyalty\, a series of events in the 1770s fanned the flames of independence and turned Portsmouth into a hotbed of Patriotism.\n				\nBook your walking tour!\nTour Description:\nLearn about British settlement of the Seacoast and the economic prosperity that made Portsmouth the capital city of the royal colony and then see how the events of the 1770s changed public opinion to that of revolution. During your 90-minute walk\, you will visit sites that are related to the American Revolution including: North Church and State House Plaque\, Queen’s Chapel\, Liberty Pole\, Pitt Tavern\, and more. \nWalking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under.\nAll tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH.\nOnline reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings.\nUpgrade your ticket for just $5 to also visit our galleries and John Paul Jones House.
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/loyalist-to-liberty-tour-2/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193346
CREATED:20260423T160539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T160539Z
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SUMMARY:Historic Portsmouth Extended Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Historic Portsmouth Extended Walking Tour\nTwice a Month at 2:30 pm Third and fourth Wednesdays of the month\nStretch your legs on our longest walking tour! This two-hour tour includes all the highlights of the daily Historic Portsmouth tour and brings visitors to Prescott Park and the waterfront.\n				\n \n\n					Walking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under. All tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH. Online reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings. Upgrade your ticket for just $5 to also visit our galleries and John Paul Jones House.
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/historic-portsmouth-xl/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T113000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193346
CREATED:20251001T193508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T171835Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Days: Loyalist or Patriot
DESCRIPTION:For our final lesson\, we will head to the John Paul Jones House and see the new exhibition “Revolutionary Portsmouth” to learn about the lives of everyday citizens.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register for the Homeschool History Program!
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/homeschool-may-revolutionary-war/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193346
CREATED:20260423T160539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T160539Z
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SUMMARY:Historic Portsmouth Extended Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Historic Portsmouth Extended Walking Tour\nTwice a Month at 2:30 pm Third and fourth Wednesdays of the month\nStretch your legs on our longest walking tour! This two-hour tour includes all the highlights of the daily Historic Portsmouth tour and brings visitors to Prescott Park and the waterfront.\n				\n \n\n					Walking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under. All tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH. Online reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings. Upgrade your ticket for just $5 to also visit our galleries and John Paul Jones House.
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/historic-portsmouth-xl/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193346
CREATED:20260218T221849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T221858Z
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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-june/
LOCATION:John Paul Jones House\, 43 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:John Paul Jones Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193346
CREATED:20260409T140603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T140830Z
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SUMMARY:Loyalist to Liberty Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:From Loyalist to Liberty\nSemi-Monthly at 2:30 pm\nFirst and third Fridays of the month\nThis 90-minute walking tour traces the path of Portsmouth during the 1770s. From a hub of British loyalty\, a series of events in the 1770s fanned the flames of independence and turned Portsmouth into a hotbed of Patriotism.\n				\nBook your walking tour!\nTour Description:\nLearn about British settlement of the Seacoast and the economic prosperity that made Portsmouth the capital city of the royal colony and then see how the events of the 1770s changed public opinion to that of revolution. During your 90-minute walk\, you will visit sites that are related to the American Revolution including: North Church and State House Plaque\, Queen’s Chapel\, Liberty Pole\, Pitt Tavern\, and more. \nWalking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under.\nAll tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH.\nOnline reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings.\nUpgrade your ticket for just $5 to also visit our galleries and John Paul Jones House.
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/loyalist-to-liberty-tour-2/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193346
CREATED:20260407T202229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T202234Z
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SUMMARY:Art Round Town
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be open until 8 p.m. every First Friday for Art ‘Round Town!\nFree admission all day long.\nVisit our most recent exhibition\, “Betty & Barney” 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				Learn More About "Betty & Barney"\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Don’t forget about our free curator tours!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				\n					\n					\n					\n						 "Betty & Barney" Curator TourMay 1\, 2026 12:00 pm   "Betty & Barney" Curator TourMay 1\, 2026 5:30 pm   Curator Tour "Revolutionary Portsmouth"June 5\, 2026 12:00 pm   Curator Tour “Revolutionary Portsmouth”June 5\, 2026 5:30 pm   "Betty & Barney" Curator TourJuly 3\, 2026 12:00 pm   "Betty & Barney" Curator TourJuly 3\, 2026 5:30 pm
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/art-june-2026/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Welcome Center & Museum Shop Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T183000
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CREATED:20260218T222140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T222148Z
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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/june-tour-rev-portsmouth/
LOCATION:John Paul Jones House\, 43 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:John Paul Jones Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193346
CREATED:20260116T144333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T155049Z
UID:10000505-1781101800-1781107200@portsmouthhistory.org
SUMMARY:Women of Portsmouth Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Women of Portsmouth Walking Tour\nLearn the untold stories of navigators\, preachers\, artists\, authors\, tavern keepers\, and madams who defied stereotypes and shaped Portsmouth on this 90 minutes tour.\n				\n \n\n					Tour Description:\nFor over 400 years women have been shaping the course of Portsmouth’s history. After the 90-minute walking tour\, we hope you will walk away surprised by all the ways that women have impacted the fabric of this city. Your tour will cover almost two miles including Prescott Park and the Old Harbor.\n				\n\n					Walking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under.\nAll tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH.\nOnline reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings.
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/women-of-portsmouth-walking-tour-3/2026-06-10/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193346
CREATED:20260307T234952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T234958Z
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SUMMARY:Family Evening: Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night looking up at the sky\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				RSVP to our Family Day\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 our Family Day sponsor for making this free\, family-friendly event possible:
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/family-day-stargazing/
LOCATION:John Paul Jones House\, 43 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Programs,John Paul Jones Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193346
CREATED:20260407T152642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T152642Z
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SUMMARY:US@250: Big Watch at Strawbery Banke
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/us250-big-watch/
LOCATION:Strawbery Banke\, 14 Hancock Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Programs
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193346
CREATED:20260423T160539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T160539Z
UID:10000661-1781706600-1781713800@portsmouthhistory.org
SUMMARY:Historic Portsmouth Extended Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Historic Portsmouth Extended Walking Tour\nTwice a Month at 2:30 pm Third and fourth Wednesdays of the month\nStretch your legs on our longest walking tour! This two-hour tour includes all the highlights of the daily Historic Portsmouth tour and brings visitors to Prescott Park and the waterfront.\n				\n \n\n					Walking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under. All tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH. Online reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings. Upgrade your ticket for just $5 to also visit our galleries and John Paul Jones House.
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/historic-portsmouth-xl/2026-06-17/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193346
CREATED:20260409T140603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T140830Z
UID:10000652-1781879400-1781884800@portsmouthhistory.org
SUMMARY:Loyalist to Liberty Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:From Loyalist to Liberty\nSemi-Monthly at 2:30 pm\nFirst and third Fridays of the month\nThis 90-minute walking tour traces the path of Portsmouth during the 1770s. From a hub of British loyalty\, a series of events in the 1770s fanned the flames of independence and turned Portsmouth into a hotbed of Patriotism.\n				\nBook your walking tour!\nTour Description:\nLearn about British settlement of the Seacoast and the economic prosperity that made Portsmouth the capital city of the royal colony and then see how the events of the 1770s changed public opinion to that of revolution. During your 90-minute walk\, you will visit sites that are related to the American Revolution including: North Church and State House Plaque\, Queen’s Chapel\, Liberty Pole\, Pitt Tavern\, and more. \nWalking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under.\nAll tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH.\nOnline reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings.\nUpgrade your ticket for just $5 to also visit our galleries and John Paul Jones House.
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/loyalist-to-liberty-tour-2/2026-06-19/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T193346
CREATED:20260423T160539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T160539Z
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SUMMARY:Historic Portsmouth Extended Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Historic Portsmouth Extended Walking Tour\nTwice a Month at 2:30 pm Third and fourth Wednesdays of the month\nStretch your legs on our longest walking tour! This two-hour tour includes all the highlights of the daily Historic Portsmouth tour and brings visitors to Prescott Park and the waterfront.\n				\n \n\n					Walking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under. All tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH. Online reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings. Upgrade your ticket for just $5 to also visit our galleries and John Paul Jones House.
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/historic-portsmouth-xl/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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SUMMARY:Historic Portsmouth Walking Tours (May-Oct)
DESCRIPTION:Historic Portsmouth\nDaily at 10:30 amSaturday and the 2nd and 4th Friday at 2:30 pmThis daily 90-minute walking tour covers the streets\, stories\, buildings\, and architecture of historic downtown Portsmouth. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Book your walking tour!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Tour Description:\nLearn why Portsmouth is the hub of the New Hampshire Seacoast! Our downtown is filled with hidden treasures. Our knowledgeable walking tour guides will introduce you to the city’s rich past and lively present—a unique mix of architecture\, specialty shops\, and bustling streets nestled in a village-like setting. This 90-minute guided walking tour is sure to bring the history of Portsmouth alive! \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Walking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under.All tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH.Online reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings.Upgrade your ticket for just $5 to also visit our galleries and John Paul Jones House.
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/walking-tours-summer-2026/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
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SUMMARY:"Betty & Barney" Curator Tour
DESCRIPTION:Take a Guided Tour Around “Betty & Barney”\nJoin Meredith Affleck\, our Exhibitions Manager and X-Files fan\, as she guides you through the “Betty & Barney” exhibition. This exhibition will cover the reported UFO abduction\, leaving you to draw your own conclusions\, and showcase Betty and Barney’s active role within the Portsmouth community. Learn how broad of an impact their experience had on pop culture and the way we think of aliens. \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/betty-barney-tour-july/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downstairs Exhibtion,Exhibitions Programs
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SUMMARY:Loyalist to Liberty Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:From Loyalist to Liberty\nSemi-Monthly at 2:30 pm\nFirst and third Fridays of the month\nThis 90-minute walking tour traces the path of Portsmouth during the 1770s. From a hub of British loyalty\, a series of events in the 1770s fanned the flames of independence and turned Portsmouth into a hotbed of Patriotism.\n				\nBook your walking tour!\nTour Description:\nLearn about British settlement of the Seacoast and the economic prosperity that made Portsmouth the capital city of the royal colony and then see how the events of the 1770s changed public opinion to that of revolution. During your 90-minute walk\, you will visit sites that are related to the American Revolution including: North Church and State House Plaque\, Queen’s Chapel\, Liberty Pole\, Pitt Tavern\, and more. \nWalking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under.\nAll tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH.\nOnline reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings.\nUpgrade your ticket for just $5 to also visit our galleries and John Paul Jones House.
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/loyalist-to-liberty-tour-2/2026-07-03/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
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