Knit Happens
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin us for a monthly yarn circle!Register for June's Knit Happens
LGBTQ+ Walking Tour
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesLearn about the hidden history of LGBT clubs, organizations, and people who impacted the Seacoast of NH on this 90-minute walking tour.
“A Sense of Place” Curator Tour
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesSpend an hour walking through our downstairs exhibition with the experts. Curators and museum staff will highlight behind-the-scenes exhibition creation, point out favorite items included, and add further information that just couldn't fit within or on the walls of our museum.
Book Signing: Portsmouth Time Machine
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin author J. Dennis Robinson, and illustrator Robert Squier at a book signing for "Portsmouth Time Machine."
President Washington Walking Tour
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesThis 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.
Daily Walking Tour (May-Oct)
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesThis daily 90-minute walking tour covers the streets, stories, buildings, and architecture of historic downtown Portsmouth.
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.
Art ‘Round Town
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesWe'll be open until 8 p.m. for Art 'Round Town. Visit our two most recent exhibitions "A Sense of Place" and "Reinventing Portsmouth" both are a part of Portsmouth's 400th-anniversary celebrations.
John Paul Jones Birthday Bash
John Paul Jones House 43 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States276 has never looked this good! Join us on Sunday, July 9 for the John Paul Jones Birthday Bash. There will be lawn games and activities all day. Join us 12–2pm for a Color Guard demonstration and cake cutting.
LGBTQ+ Walking Tour
John Paul Jones House 43 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesLearn about 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 StatesLearn the untold stories of navigators, artists, authors, tavern keepers, and madams who defied stereotypes and shaped Portsmouth on this 90 minutes tour.
Adopt an Artifact (Members Event)
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesEnsure the proper care and preservation of our collections material by adopting an artifact.