• Young Artist Contest

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

    We invite our young visitors to explore their creativity with our 2nd annual Young Artists Contest! Come visit our two exhibitions, “Winds of Change,” which features the sculpture and paintings […]

  • Daily Walking Tours (May–October)

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

    Learn why Portsmouth is the hub of the New Hampshire Seacoast!

  • Sustainability in Historic Preservation Panel

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

    Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the intersection of historic preservation and environmental sustainability.

  • Afterschool Arts

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

    Get creative with us! Try out different art techniques that encourage us to play with materials in this afterschool program for middle school aged students.

  • Protest Button Making with NH Outright

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

    Take part in an intergenerational protest button-making event for the LGBTQ+ community and allies.

  • Women of Portsmouth Walking Tour

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

    Learn the untold stories of navigators, preachers, artists, authors, tavern keepers, and madams who defied stereotypes and shaped Portsmouth on this 90 minutes tour.

  • Loyalist to Liberty Walking Tour

    Loyalist to Liberty Walking Tour
    Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    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.

  • LGBTQ+ Walking Tour

    Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 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.

  • John Paul Jones House Opens for 2025

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

    We are thrilled to open our doors for the 2025 season starting the Thursday before Memorial Day. We will be open Thursday–Monday, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm, last admission 4:30 pm.

  • Preservation Workshop: Energy-Efficent Windows

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

    Learn how simple repairs can enhance the energy efficiency of your original windows.