Daily Walking Tours (May–October)

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.

LGBTQ+ Walking Tour

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

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

Along the Waterfront

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

Stretch your legs on this two-hour tour that goes down to Portsmouth's working waterfront.

Rainbow Symposium

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

A panel discussion will explore the vital role of historic preservation and material culture in honoring the LGBTQ community's contributions to Portsmouth.

Victorian Halloween Party

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

Help support the Portsmouth Historical Society and join us on the evening of October 25th to party like it's 1899!

“It’s Pastel” Reception

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

Join The Pastel Society of New Hampshire for the opening reception and awards ceremony.

“It’s Pastel” Exhibition Opens

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

The 2024 "It's Pastel!" National Juried Show Opens

Curator Tours

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

Go behind-the-scenes on this tour of our current exhibition.

Art Round Town

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

Open until 8pm with free admission all day.

Family Day: Gingerbread House Workshop

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

Come make a gingerbread house with us and get tips and fun house decoration.

John Paul Jones House Open on Veterans Day

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

The John Paul Jones House will be free and open to the public in honor of Veterans Day.