April Book Sale

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

Making Old New Again, Family Day

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

Come celebrate sustainable fashion for all ages at the Portsmouth Historical Society, as we look to the past for inspiration in creating and taking care of our clothing. Admission is […]

“A Sense of Place” Curator Tour

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

Go behind the scenes with the curator(s) of "A Sense of Place" Spend an hour walking through our downstairs exhibition with the experts. Curators and museum staff will highlight behind-the-scenes […]

Family, Memory, Place: Writing Family Stories for Our Community

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

What family stories do you carry with you? This interactive workshop led by Maura MacNeil explores how the landscapes of our lives shape the stories that we tell.

Annual Meeting (Members Event)

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

We welcome all members to attend the 2023 Annual Meeting Date: Thursday, April 20Time: Doors open 5 p.m., meeting starts at 5:30 p.m.This meeting will take place both in person […]

Knit Happens

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

Join us for a monthly yarn circle!Register for April's Knit Happens

Daily Walking Tour (May–Oct)

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

Daily Walking Tours Walking Through 400 Years of History Daily at 10:30 am Saturday and the 2nd and 4th Friday at 2:30 pm This daily 90-minute walking tour covers the […]

President Washington Walking Tour

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

Trace the footsteps of George Washington with this 90-minute walking tour.

Art ‘Round Town

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

We’ll be open until 8pm on May 5th for Art ‘Round Town! Free admission all day long. Visit our two most recent exhibitions "A Sense of Place" and "Reinventing Portsmouth" […]

Read It and Eat! a Community Conversation

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

Register for Read It and Eat! a community conversation and meal inspired by the Black Trumpet cookbook. Copies of the cookbook are not included with registration. Please check your local […]

Gardening Family Day

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

Get a jump start on your garden, and spread some wildflowers at the Portsmouth Historical Society's May Family Day on Saturday, May 13, 11am–4pm. This is a free event, that takes place on the John Paul Jones Lawn.

LGBTQ+ History Walking Tour

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

Learn the hidden history of LGBT clubs, organizations, and people who impacted the Seacoast of NH on this 90-minute walking tour.