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.

Book Signing: Portsmouth (a novel)

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

Join us on Wednesday, May 24 for a book signing with author James Polus. Get a chance to meet and speak with the author of Portsmouth an epic novel spanning multiple generation of a Portsmouth family.

Knit Happens

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

Join us for a monthly yarn circle!Register for May'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 streets, stories, buildings, and architecture of historic downtown Portsmouth.Tour Description: Learn why Portsmouth is the hub of the New Hampshire Seacoast! Our downtown is filled […]

President Washington Walking Tour

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

This 90-minute walking tour walks in the footsteps of George Washington, stopping at many of the places he stayed or visited during his Presidential tour of New England that took place six months after his inauguration.

Art ‘Round Town

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

Join us on the first Friday of every month when we are open until 8 p.m. All museum admission is free on First Fridays.

New Hampshire Gives

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

Join us for New Hampshire's biggest day of giving! Portsmouth 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. As we celebrate over 400 years of Portsmouth’s history, we are honored […]

Making Music Family Day

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

Join us for a Family Day all about making music! The day will start with a performance from Jeff Warner, called “Music in my Pockets,” and then we’ll make our own musical instruments out of recycled materials.

LGBTQ+ Walking Tour

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

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

Women of Portsmouth Walking Tour

Portsmouth Historical Society 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.

Does Truth Matter?

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

This event is a facilitated discussion of these and related questions about one of the oldest topics in philosophy: truth. After a brief introduction to some basic concepts and distinctions, Dr. Tepley will lead the audience in a conversation about these questions. The goal is not to tell attendees what to believe but rather to give […]

President Washington Walking Tour

This 90-minute walking tour walks in the footsteps of George Washington, stopping at many of the places he stayed or visited during his Presidential tour of New England that took place six months after his inauguration.