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SUMMARY:Yoga on the Lawn
DESCRIPTION:Register for Yoge on the Lawn!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Meet the Instructors:\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Chetana Parmar\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Chetana knows what it means to feel you belong and feel connected to where you call hOMe. A dedicated yoga practice grounds and brings her hOMe and is a ritual that forms her daily life. She truly believes in yoga being accessible to all\, being open and inclusive to every body and every one and coming to your yoga mat should never be a barrier. Her practices are always guided by intuition and she adapts for those that sheI is leading. She also writes her own meditations and is available on the Insight Timer app. \nShe is an Advanced registered yoga teacher E-RYT500\, through Yoga Alliance and continue to learn and grow in my teaching and practice. She lead practices and workshops in power\, flow\, restorative\, yin\, meditation\, The Power of She (menopause and yoga)\, yoga nidra as well as sound baths with crystal and Tibetan bowls healing and offer Reiki throughout.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Follow\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Michelle Gonzales Verdi\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Michelle’s yoga journey began as a child in military base housing alongside her mom during a yoga broadcast on PBS. Realizing her need to move\, Michelle’s parents enrolled her in dance at a young age\, which sparked her love of movement. She studied ballet\, tap\, and jazz for more than twenty years. Upon entering the corporate world\, sheneeded something to burn off stress. One day during a long run after work\, she remembered standing in the living room lifting her arms next to her mom doing yoga. Eventually\, her practice led her to Ashtanga Yoga with Kimberly Dahlmann at Yoga East\, where she deepened her personal understanding of yoga and began teaching. \nMichelle is trained in and teaches Ashtanga\, Yin\, Pranayama\, and Pilates. Additionally\, she studies Yoga Philosophy\, Iyengar Yoga\, and meditation. Michelle teaches yoga at Yoga East in Kittery\, Maine\, and is a teacher and volunteer at Yoga in\nAction throughout the Seacoast.
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LOCATION:John Paul Jones House\, 43 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:John Paul Jones Programs
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SUMMARY:Along the Waterfront Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION: \n				\n\n					Along the Waterfront\nTwice a Month at 2:30 pm\nThird and fourth Wednesdays of the month\nStretch your legs on our longest walking tour! This two-hour tour includes Prescott Park\, the working waterfront\, the tugboats\, a bit of beer history and more. Born and bred Portsmouth local\, Ron Sher\, adds personal anecdotes and depth to this extended tour.\n				\n \n\n					Walking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under.\nAll tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH.\nOnline reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings.\nUpgrade your ticket for just $5 to also visit our galleries and John Paul Jones House.
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/along-the-waterfront-walking-tour-2/2025-06-25/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:“Gay” Old Times: Stories of Portsmouth’s LGBTQ+ Community\nAdditional Pride Month walking tour begins at 10:00 am\nEnds in time to attend the Portsmouth Pride Parade\nLearn about the hidden history of LGBT clubs\, organizations\, and people who impacted the Seacoast of NH on this 90-minute walking tour.\n				\n \n\n					Tour Description:\nTour guide Tom Kaufhold will take you through Portsmouth for this engaging 90-minute tour. You will pass by many beautiful historic sites and learn some important facts about Portsmouth LGBTQ+ people\, places and events\, including: \n\nHow UNH and the NH Supreme Court impacted Portsmouth’s LGBTQ+ community\nWhere the first gay and women’s bars were in Portsmouth\nThe restaurant credited with starting Portsmouth’s restaurant renaissance\nThe church that supported two LGBTQ+ organizations for decades.\n\n				\n\n					Walking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under.\nAll tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH.\nOnline reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings.\nUpgrade your ticket for just $5 to also visit our galleries and John Paul Jones House.
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/lgbtq-walking-tour/2025-06-23/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:“Gay” Old Times: Stories of Portsmouth’s LGBTQ+ Community\nAdditional Pride Month walking tour begins at 10:00 am\nEnds in time to attend the Portsmouth Pride Parade\nLearn about the hidden history of LGBT clubs\, organizations\, and people who impacted the Seacoast of NH on this 90-minute walking tour.\n				\n \n\n					Tour Description:\nTour guide Tom Kaufhold will take you through Portsmouth for this engaging 90-minute tour. You will pass by many beautiful historic sites and learn some important facts about Portsmouth LGBTQ+ people\, places and events\, including: \n\nHow UNH and the NH Supreme Court impacted Portsmouth’s LGBTQ+ community\nWhere the first gay and women’s bars were in Portsmouth\nThe restaurant credited with starting Portsmouth’s restaurant renaissance\nThe church that supported two LGBTQ+ organizations for decades.\n\n				\n\n					Walking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under.\nAll tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH.\nOnline reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings.\nUpgrade your ticket for just $5 to also visit our galleries and John Paul Jones House.
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/lgbtq-walking-tour/2025-06-21/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Loyalist to Liberty Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:From Loyalist to Liberty\nSemi-Monthly at 2:30 pm\nFirst and third Fridays of the month\nThis 90-minute walking tour traces the path of Portsmouth during the 1770s. 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.\n				\nBook your walking tour!\nTour Description:\nLearn about British settlement of the Seacoast and the economic prosperity that made Portsmouth the capital city of the royal colony and then see how the events of the 1770s changed public opinion to that of revolution. During your 90-minute walk\, you will visit sites that are related to the American Revolution including: North Church and State House Plaque\, Queen’s Chapel\, Liberty Pole\, Pitt Tavern\, and more. \nWalking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under.\nAll tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH.\nOnline reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings.\nUpgrade your ticket for just $5 to also visit our galleries and John Paul Jones House.
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/loyalist-to-liberty-tour/2025-06-20/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Museum Closed
DESCRIPTION:The museum will be closed on Juneteenth\nBelow are some of the great events that other organizations have planned for city-wide Juneteenth celebrations.  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Juneteenth Freedom Walk\n\nWednesday June 19\, 2024 at 9:30am\nFREE \nCelebrate Juneteenth side-by-side with others of goodwill by walking from Kittery\, Maine to the African Burying Ground in Portsmouth\, New Hampshire! \nMeet at the John Paul Jones Memorial Park on the Kittery side of the Route 1 Memorial Bridge. Walkers will gather by 9:00 AM begin the 0.8 miles at 9:30 AM to the Burying Ground\, located at 386 State Street\, Portsmouth NH this years walk will be led by The Leftist Marching Band. \nThis walk is hosted by The Seacoast African American Cultural Center.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				African Drumming at the Burial Ground\nWednesday\, June 19\, 11:00 AMFREE \nThe day opens with a soul-stirring Call to Gather by the Akwaaba Ensemble\, followed by a tribute to the ancestors led by Rev. Robert Thompson\, Director Emeritus of the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire. \nThe ceremony continues with a rededication of the Memorial by Assistant Mayor Joanna Kelley\, and the unveiling of our new Sankofa Augmented Reality (AR) Outdoor Museum Experience—an immersive digital storytelling initiative that brings history to life through your smartphone. \nPresented by the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				See more related Juneteenth events!
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/closed-6-19-2025/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Welcome Center & Museum Shop Programs
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SUMMARY:Along the Waterfront Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION: \n				\n\n					Along the Waterfront\nTwice a Month at 2:30 pm\nThird and fourth Wednesdays of the month\nStretch your legs on our longest walking tour! This two-hour tour includes Prescott Park\, the working waterfront\, the tugboats\, a bit of beer history and more. Born and bred Portsmouth local\, Ron Sher\, adds personal anecdotes and depth to this extended tour.\n				\n \n\n					Walking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under.\nAll tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH.\nOnline reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings.\nUpgrade your ticket for just $5 to also visit our galleries and John Paul Jones House.
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/along-the-waterfront-walking-tour-2/2025-06-18/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:“Gay” Old Times: Stories of Portsmouth’s LGBTQ+ Community\nAdditional Pride Month walking tour begins at 10:00 am\nEnds in time to attend the Portsmouth Pride Parade\nLearn about the hidden history of LGBT clubs\, organizations\, and people who impacted the Seacoast of NH on this 90-minute walking tour.\n				\n \n\n					Tour Description:\nTour guide Tom Kaufhold will take you through Portsmouth for this engaging 90-minute tour. You will pass by many beautiful historic sites and learn some important facts about Portsmouth LGBTQ+ people\, places and events\, including: \n\nHow UNH and the NH Supreme Court impacted Portsmouth’s LGBTQ+ community\nWhere the first gay and women’s bars were in Portsmouth\nThe restaurant credited with starting Portsmouth’s restaurant renaissance\nThe church that supported two LGBTQ+ organizations for decades.\n\n				\n\n					Walking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under.\nAll tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH.\nOnline reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings.\nUpgrade your ticket for just $5 to also visit our galleries and John Paul Jones House.
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/lgbtq-walking-tour/2025-06-15/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Art in Bloom
DESCRIPTION:Bloom into history with our first annual Art in Bloom!\nCelebrate the creative fusion of fine art and floral design as you tour stunning arrangements inspired by the art\, architecture\, and collection of our John Paul Jones House. Experience these blooming masterpieces while experiencing the home’s history. \nThis inaugural event runs from Friday\, June 13 through Monday\, June 16 at the John Paul Jones House. Experience the magic during regular museum hours of 10 am to 4 pm\, with extended evening hours until 7 pm on Friday and Saturday. \nArt in Bloom is included with the price of admission; tickets available at John Paul Jones House or 10 Middle Street. \n			\n				Join us for the Garden Party on June 12\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Partnering with the Pocket Gardens of Portsmouth Tour \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Pocket Garden Tour ticket holders recieve discounted admission to Art in Bloom! \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				UNABLE TO ATTEND?Consider a donation to support Portsmouth Historical Society’s mission to connect the community to our past\, present and future through collections\, interpretation\, education\, and preservation. \n			\n				Keep Portsmouth's history alive!
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/art-in-bloom/
LOCATION:John Paul Jones House\, 43 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:John Paul Jones Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T173000
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SUMMARY:Art in Bloom Garden Party
DESCRIPTION:Bloom into history with our first annual Art in Bloom!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				RSVP to the Art in Bloom Garden Party\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Thank you to our expert judges:\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Jamie Colen of Fuller Gardens\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Beth Fischer\,a Strafford County Master Gardener\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				John Forti of Bedrock Gardens\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Betsy Brown Scott\,\nformer owner of the Flower Kiosk\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				UNABLE TO ATTEND?Consider a donation to support Portsmouth Historical Society’s mission to connect the community to our past\, present and future through collections\, interpretation\, education\, and preservation. \n			\n				Keep Portsmouth's history alive!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Make a splash with wearable art headpieces provided by Grace & Diggs at our event photo-op.\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Thank you to our food and beverage sponsor:\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Tent provided by:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T143000
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SUMMARY:Women of Portsmouth Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Women of Portsmouth Walking Tour\nLearn the untold stories of navigators\, preachers\, artists\, authors\, tavern keepers\, and madams who defied stereotypes and shaped Portsmouth on this 90 minutes tour.\n				\n \n\n					Tour Description:\nFor over 400 years women have been shaping the course of Portsmouth’s history. After the 90-minute walking tour\, we hope you will walk away surprised by all the ways that women have impacted the fabric of this city. Your tour will cover almost two miles including Prescott Park and the Old Harbor.\n				\n\n					Walking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under.\nAll tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH.\nOnline reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings.
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/women-of-portsmouth-walking-tour/2025-06-11/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T110648
CREATED:20250429T195348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T195354Z
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SUMMARY:NH Gives
DESCRIPTION:Join us for New Hampshire’s biggest day of giving!\nPortsmouth Historical Society’s mission to preserve and tell the stories of the people of Portsmouth would not be possible without our many members\, volunteers\, and supporters who make our work a true community effort. Help us keep history alive! By participating in New Hampshire Gives and donating to Portsmouth Historical Society\, your gift supports our programs\, exhibitions\, preservation efforts and growth. \n			\n				Donate on June 10 & 11
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/nh-gives-2025/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:John Paul Jones Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T110648
CREATED:20250403T151034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T185421Z
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SUMMARY:Family Day: Portsmouth on Foot
DESCRIPTION:Explore Portsmouth during Preservation Month!\nRescheduled to Saturday\, June 7\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				RRSVP to Portsmouth on Foot (our May Family Day)\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\nThank you to our event sponsor:
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/portsmouth-on-foot/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Programs,Walking Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T110648
CREATED:20250430T144630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T201922Z
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SUMMARY:"Winds of Change" Curator Tour
DESCRIPTION:A behind-the-scenes look at our current exhibition\nWalk through “Winds of Change\,” a retrospective of the work of Cabot Lyford (1925–2016)\, with Guest Curator Rachel Walls. Learn how Lyford’s experimental approach to different materials and his advocacy of environmental and political issues through his art can resonate with viewers as much now as it did in the 20th century. \nFinish your tour with a visit to the complementary\, contemporary exhibition upstairs featuring a juried selection of NHAA artists. \nTours happen at 12:00 and 5:30 pm.\nThis is a free tour\, no registration required. \nLearn more about the exhibition \n 
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/lyford-curator-tour-2-2/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T110648
CREATED:20250519T213625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T213631Z
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SUMMARY:Art Round Town with Priscilla French
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be open until 8 p.m. every First Friday for Art ‘Round Town!\nFree admission all day long.\nVisit our most recent exhibition\, “Cabot Lyford: Winds of Change” and view highlights from our permanent collection in our “Past & Present” exhibition. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About the Artist:\nPriscilla French began sketching as a young girl using pastels and paints and took a life-changing drawing class in college that opened her eyes to different ways of seeing. Since moving to Portsmouth\, NH in 1985 she has studied watercolor consistently with esteemed teachers and artists Doris Rice\, DeWitt Hardy and Russell Whitten – and  will never stop! She has taught both studio art and art history at the high school level and was recently accepted as a juried member of the New Hampshire Art Association.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Don’t forget about our free curator tours!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				\n					\n					\n					\n						 May 2026"Betty & Barney" Curator TourMay 1\, 2026 12:00 pm   "Betty & Barney" Curator TourMay 1\, 2026 5:30 pm   June 2026Curator Tour "Revolutionary Portsmouth"June 5\, 2026 12:00 pm   Curator Tour “Revolutionary Portsmouth”June 5\, 2026 5:30 pm
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/art-june-2025/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Welcome Center & Museum Shop Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T110649
CREATED:20250512T190435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T191331Z
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SUMMARY:Loyalist to Liberty Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:From Loyalist to Liberty\nSemi-Monthly at 2:30 pm\nFirst and third Fridays of the month\nThis 90-minute walking tour traces the path of Portsmouth during the 1770s. 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.\n				\nBook your walking tour!\nTour Description:\nLearn about British settlement of the Seacoast and the economic prosperity that made Portsmouth the capital city of the royal colony and then see how the events of the 1770s changed public opinion to that of revolution. During your 90-minute walk\, you will visit sites that are related to the American Revolution including: North Church and State House Plaque\, Queen’s Chapel\, Liberty Pole\, Pitt Tavern\, and more. \nWalking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under.\nAll tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH.\nOnline reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings.\nUpgrade your ticket for just $5 to also visit our galleries and John Paul Jones House.
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/loyalist-to-liberty-tour/2025-06-06/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T110649
CREATED:20250415T181143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T201826Z
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SUMMARY:"Winds of Change" Curator Tour
DESCRIPTION:A behind-the-scenes look at our current exhibition\nWalk through “Winds of Change\,” a retrospective of the work of Cabot Lyford (1925–2016)\, with Guest Curator Rachel Walls. Learn how Lyford’s experimental approach to different materials and his advocacy of environmental and political issues through his art can resonate with viewers as much now as it did in the 20th century. \nFinish your tour with a visit to the complementary\, contemporary exhibition upstairs featuring a juried selection of NHAA artists. \nTours happen at 12:00 and 5:30 pm.\nThis is a free tour\, no registration required. \nLearn more about the exhibition \n 
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/lyford-curator-tour/2025-06-06/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTSTAMP:20260425T110649
CREATED:20250421T155918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T160146Z
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SUMMARY:Daily Walking Tours (May–October)
DESCRIPTION:Daily Walking Tours\nWalking Through 400 Years of History\nDaily at 10:30 amSaturday and the 2nd and 4th Friday at 2:30 pmThis daily 90-minute walking tour covers the streets\, stories\, buildings\, and architecture of historic downtown Portsmouth. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Book your walking tour!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Tour Description:\nLearn why Portsmouth is the hub of the New Hampshire Seacoast! Our downtown is filled with hidden treasures. Our knowledgeable walking tour guides will introduce you to the city’s rich past and lively present—a unique mix of architecture\, specialty shops\, and bustling streets nestled in a village-like setting. This 90-minute guided walking tour is sure to bring the history of Portsmouth alive! \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Walking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under.All tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH.Online reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings.Upgrade your ticket for just $5 to also visit our galleries and John Paul Jones House.
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/daily-walking-tours-summer-2025/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T110649
CREATED:20250506T181006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T210916Z
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SUMMARY:Cabot Lyford’s 100th Birthday Tour
DESCRIPTION:“Cabot Lyford’s 100th Birthday Family Exhibition Tour\nSunday\, May 25\, 1–2 pm\nCome join the Lyford family to celebrate Cabot’s 100th birthday! The family will take guests on a tour through the exhibition\, and then all are invited to join for light refreshments afterwards. \n			\n				Learn more about  the exhibition
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/lyford-family-tour/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T110649
CREATED:20250418T202448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T155222Z
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SUMMARY:Preservation Workshop: Energy-Efficent Windows
DESCRIPTION:Sustainability and Preservation are a perfect pair!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				RSVP to "Five Easy Ways To Energy Efficient Windows"\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About the Presenter\nWindow Woman of New England was founded in 2003 by Alison Hardy. The inspiration for the business stemmed from years of frustration while residing in old houses with drafty\, broken windows\, coupled with dissatisfaction with available replacement options. Rooted in Yankee thrift\, it seemed illogical to discard windows brimming with charm and character simply because they were weathered or painted shut. After enduring years of trial and error\, extensive research\, and growing disillusionment with her career in the textile industry\, Alison began refurbishing not only her windows but also those of friends and eventually paying clients.
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/window-workshop/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T110649
CREATED:20250114T210913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T162337Z
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SUMMARY:John Paul Jones House Opens for 2025
DESCRIPTION:Thursday–Monday\n11:00 am – 5:00 pm\nlast admission 4:30 pm \nOpen Memorial Day weekend through Indigenous Peoples’ Day \nAlso open on Veterans Day with free admission for all\nNovember 11th\, 11:00 am–3:00 pm
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/jpj-2025/
LOCATION:John Paul Jones House\, 43 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:John Paul Jones Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T110649
CREATED:20250602T175141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T180257Z
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SUMMARY:Along the Waterfront Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION: \n				\n\n					Along the Waterfront\nTwice a Month at 2:30 pm\nThird and fourth Wednesdays of the month\nStretch your legs on our longest walking tour! This two-hour tour includes Prescott Park\, the working waterfront\, the tugboats\, a bit of beer history and more. Born and bred Portsmouth local\, Ron Sher\, adds personal anecdotes and depth to this extended tour.\n				\n \n\n					Walking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under.\nAll tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH.\nOnline reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings.\nUpgrade your ticket for just $5 to also visit our galleries and John Paul Jones House.
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/along-the-waterfront-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T110649
CREATED:20250401T172810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T172816Z
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:“Gay” Old Times: Stories of Portsmouth’s LGBTQ+ Community\nAdditional Pride Month walking tour begins at 10:00 amEnds in time to attend the Portsmouth Pride ParadeLearn about the hidden history of LGBT clubs\, organizations\, and people who impacted the Seacoast of NH on this 90-minute walking tour. \nLearn about other Pride Month events.  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Book your walking tour!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Tour Description:\nTour guide Tom Kaufhold will take you through Portsmouth for this engaging 90-minute tour. You will pass by many beautiful historic sites and learn some important facts about Portsmouth LGBTQ+ people\, places and events\, including: \n\nHow UNH and the NH Supreme Court impacted Portsmouth’s LGBTQ+ community\nWhere the first gay and women’s bars were in Portsmouth\nThe restaurant credited with starting Portsmouth’s restaurant renaissance\nThe church that supported two LGBTQ+ organizations for decades.\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Walking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under.All tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH.Online reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings.Upgrade your ticket for just $5 to also visit our galleries and John Paul Jones House.
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/lgbtq-tour-5-18/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T110649
CREATED:20250512T190435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T191331Z
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SUMMARY:Loyalist to Liberty Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:From Loyalist to Liberty\nSemi-Monthly at 2:30 pm\nFirst and third Fridays of the month\nThis 90-minute walking tour traces the path of Portsmouth during the 1770s. 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.\n				\nBook your walking tour!\nTour Description:\nLearn about British settlement of the Seacoast and the economic prosperity that made Portsmouth the capital city of the royal colony and then see how the events of the 1770s changed public opinion to that of revolution. During your 90-minute walk\, you will visit sites that are related to the American Revolution including: North Church and State House Plaque\, Queen’s Chapel\, Liberty Pole\, Pitt Tavern\, and more. \nWalking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under.\nAll tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH.\nOnline reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings.\nUpgrade your ticket for just $5 to also visit our galleries and John Paul Jones House.
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/loyalist-to-liberty-tour/2025-05-16/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Program: Visit the John Paul Jones House
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a visit to the John Paul Jones House that shows historic preservation in action!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register for the Homeschool History Program Friday\, May 16th!
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/homeschool-may16/
LOCATION:John Paul Jones House\, 43 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Programs
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SUMMARY:Women of Portsmouth Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Women of Portsmouth Walking Tour\nLearn the untold stories of navigators\, preachers\, artists\, authors\, tavern keepers\, and madams who defied stereotypes and shaped Portsmouth on this 90 minutes tour. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join the Women's History Month Walking Tour\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Tour Description:\n For over 400 years women have been shaping the course of Portsmouth’s history. After the 90-minute walking tour\, we hope you will walk away surprised by all the ways that women have impacted the fabric of this city. Your tour will cover almost two miles including Prescott Park and the Old Harbor. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Walking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under.All tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH.Online reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings.
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/women-tour-5-14/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T180000
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SUMMARY:Protest Button Making with NH Outright
DESCRIPTION:Take part in this Intergenerational Protest Button Making\nOn May 13th from 6:00-7:30 pm at Portsmouth Historical Society we will be having an intergenerational protest button-making event for the LGBTQ+ community and allies. We will take inspiration from the protest art of earlier eras. Come for music\, community\, and more! This is in collaboration with the Portsmouth Historical Society\, AIDS Response Seacoast\, and the Seacoast LGBT History Project. \n			\n				Check NH Outright for updates\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				image from New York Public Library\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Organized by:\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				In partnership with:
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/button-making/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Welcome Center & Museum Shop Programs
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SUMMARY:Afterschool Arts
DESCRIPTION:Take chances! Get creative! Make art!\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register for  After School Arts
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/afterschool-arts-5-8/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T173000
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SUMMARY:Sustainability in Historic Preservation Panel
DESCRIPTION:Preservation practices and a sustainable future work hand in hand\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				RSVP to "Advocacy and Environment: Sustainability in Historic Preservation"\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About the Presenters\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Rodney Rowland\nRodney Rowland is the Director of Environmental Sustainability at Strawbery Banke Museum. He began his career at this important\, National Register listed site in Portsmouth over 30 years ago. Over those years\, he has worked to make the museum more financially sustainable while broadening the visitor experience. His focus is now on overcoming what is\, arguably\, the biggest challenge the museum has ever faced\, adapting for increased impacts from flooding. Part of this is public outreach and assistance. Teaching others what we do and learn at Strawbery Banke Museum so that they can\, in turn\, help themselves and their community.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				David Reidmiller\nDr. Dave Reidmiller is the Chief Impact Officer at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute. Dave joined GMRI in 2020 to launch and lead a new Climate Center focused on delivering climate services to coastal and marine stakeholders. He was appointed as a climate advisor to the Biden-Harris Presidential Transition Team. Prior to joining GMRI\, Dave served in a number of climate science policy positions in the federal government\, including as Director of the Northeast & Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Centers at the U.S. Geological Survey\, Director of the Fourth National Climate Assessment with the White House Office of Science & Technology Policy\, and as Chief Climate Scientist at the State Department where he led U.S. negotiations on science and technology for the Paris Agreement.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Johanna Lyons\nJohanna Lyons is the State Park Planner and Land Use Administrator for the NH Division of Parks and Recreation. Starting her state park career as a field manager at Hampton Beach State Park she has developed her career within the Division and has been the planner since 2003. A majority of the State Park facilities are greater than 50 years old and much of the park infrastructure is eligible for the National Register. In addition\, the parks contain cultural resources\, special habitats and natural features. Balancing public use and stewardship of the natural and cultural resources is a daily negotiation. Ms. Lyons is a resident of Portsmouth\, growing up downtown during the revitalization of Market Square.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Joie Grandbois\nJoie Grandbois is the Director of Sustainability for Historic New England. Joie is a skilled storyteller who excels in conveying complex environmental concepts with clarity and passion. Born and raised in New England\, she has witnessed the impacts of climate change and observed the remarkable recovery of rivers and forests due to environmental legislation. Her firsthand experience of New England’s changing climate led Joie to leverage her deep-rooted connection to the region and her background in environmental economics consulting to become a powerful advocate for environmental stewardship.
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/historic-preservation-panel/
LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education Programs
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SUMMARY:Children's Day: Young Artist Contest Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Get creative with this special Children’s Day craft\nJoin us this Children’s Day with free admission for all! While you’re visiting\, come check out our crafting space and create an entry for our Young Artists Contest. Our contest is open for children ages 7-18 years old\, and we have categories for both writing and visual arts. Entrants choose a piece from our exhibitions (“Winds of Change\,” “Contemporary Currents\,” or “Past and Present”)\, and then use that piece as inspiration to create their own work of art. Winners and honorable mentions will receive prizes from Blick Art Materials and Nahcotta\, and have the opportunity to have their pieces displayed at the Historical Society.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				Learn more about the Young Artist's Contest\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				View more Children's Day Activities
URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/childrens-day-2025/
LOCATION:NH
CATEGORIES:Education Programs
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