Daily Walking Tour (Season Extended)

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

This daily 90-minute walking tour covers the streets, stories, buildings, and architecture of historic downtown Portsmouth.

Family Day: Gingerbread House Workshop

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

Join us in the festive spirit and build a gingerbread house with us! Get expert tips and keep your kitchen at home pristine.

JPJ Open on Veterans Day

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

The John Paul Jones House will be open on Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11 from 11 am to 3 pm free of charge.

Portsmouth on Tap: Earth Eagle

Earth Eagle Brewing 175 High St, Portsmouth, NH, United States

Join us at the November 16 event in the Portsmouth on Tap series. This event is hosted by Earth Eagle and their brew is inspired by the Portsmouth ride of Paul Revere.

Gingerbread Contest Registration Closes

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

Hurry up and register to enter the gingerbread contest before registration ends!

Museum Closed-Thanksgiving

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

Portsmouth Historical Society Closed 11/23 The historical society will be closed on Thursday, November 23 in observation of the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen the next day, Friday, November 24 […]

Gingerbread Exhibition Opens

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

IT’S THE SWEETEST TIME OF THE YEAR!Exhibition on display Nov. 24–Dec. 30, 2023, 10:00 am–5:00 pmOpen until 7:00 pm on Fridays in DecemberFree for all!To celebrate over 400 years of […]

“Lost Neighborhoods” Exhibition Opens

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

Barbara Stevens Adams, Peter Cady, Tom Glover, and Dustan Knight team up to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the founding of Portsmouth by remembering what used to be.

Opening Reception “Lost Neighborhoods”

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

Join the Abstract 4 in our galleries for the opening reception of “Lost Neighborhoods!”

Sip n’ Shop

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

RSVP to our members-only Sip n' Shop eventRSVP to our annual Sip n' Shop!

Vintage Christmas Kickoff Party

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

Join us for the official start to Vintage Christmas in Portsmouth!We’ll be announcing the community judges’ winners for the Gingerbread House Contest and gearing up for Saturday’s parade and tree […]

Extended Hours ❆

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

Open until 7 p.m. for extended Gingerbread viewing!