“It’s Pastel!” Exhibition Reception

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

The Pastel Society of New Hampshire will be hosting a reception for their annual exhibition It's Pastel! This event is free and open to the public. The event will be held […]

Free

Show & Tell Opening Reception

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

You're invited to an opening reception for Show & Tell: Greater Seacoast Illustrators! Join curator Tess Feltes and local Seacoast illustrators featured in the exhibition for a preview of Show & […]

Free

Workshop: Drawing from Nature

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

Join Susan Spellman for an interactive workshop on drawing from nature! These days it is so easy to be overwhelmed by our devices and obligations that we sometimes miss the […]

Art Round Town

We’ll be open until 8pm on November 4th for Art ‘Round Town! Free admission all day long. Visit our two most recent exhibitions "Show + Tell: Greater Seacoast Illustrators" and […]

Portsmouth Advocates 2022 Awards

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

Portsmouth Advocates Honors City Preservation Projects Since 1989 Portsmouth Advocates has honored individuals and projects that enhance the city’s unique historic character and make Portsmouth a better place to live […]

John Paul Jones House Open for Veterans Day

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

Built in 1758, the John Paul Jones Historic House Museum is a registered national historic landmark. Although the season officially ended on October 10, the John Paul Jones House will […]

Workshop: Read, Discover, and Draw

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

Join us for a fun morning with children's book illustrator, Gina Perry!  Explore a read aloud, uncover how a book is made and learn new techniques through drawing games!  All […]

“Show + Tell” Curator Tour

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

Get behind-the-scenes insight with "Show + Tell" Curator, Tess Feltes. “Show & Tell," in addition to introducing visitors to local artists, offers a peek into the process that illustrators use […]

Brewster Lecture Series: “Book Illustration Process.”

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

Join two of the artists featured in “Show + Tell,” Jill Weber illustrator of Cat in the City and Ryan O’Rourke illustrator of “Let’s Build a Little Train,” for a […]

32nd Annual Gingerbread Contest and Exhibition Opens

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

Enter a world of fiction at this year's Gingerbread Exhibition The exhibition will be on display at the Portsmouth Historical Society from Friday, November 25 until Friday, December 22. Some […]

Museum Store Sunday

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

Museum Store Sunday We are proud to partner with hundreds of other museums and cultural institutions across the United States to take part in Museum Store Sunday on November 27. […]

Sip n’ Shop

Sip n' Shop Join us for an exclusive, members-only shopping experience with raffles, prizes, and refreshments. Where: Portsmouth Historical Society, 10 Middle StreetWhen: Wednesday November 30, 2022 5:30-7:30 pm10% Discount […]