Events
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John Paul Jones House Opening Day
John Paul Jones House 43 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin us on Thursday, May 21 as we open the John Paul Jones House for the 2026 season. Open Thursday-Monday, 10am–4pm. View the special exhibition "Revolutionary Portsmouth" to learn about life during the American Revolution.
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Homeschool Days: Loyalist or Patriot
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesVisit the brand new exhibition at the John Paul Jones House and learn about the lives of the citizens of Portsmouth on both sides of the Revolutionary War.
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Historic Portsmouth Extended Walking Tour
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesStretch your legs on our longest walking tour! This tour includes all the highlights of the Historic Portsmouth tour and gets visitors down to Prescott Park.
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Revolutionary Portsmouth Lecture Series “In Search of Private Yankee Doodle” at Strawbery Banke
Strawbery Banke 14 Hancock Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesDr. Philip Mead explores the lived experiences of enlisted soldiers in the American Revolution through the writings and material world of Joseph Plumb Martin.
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Curator Tour “Revolutionary Portsmouth”
John Paul Jones House 43 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin our Curator for a tour through this exhibition examining the choices of everyday citizens in Portsmouth leading up to and during the American Revolution.
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Loyalist to Liberty Walking Tour
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesFrom 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.
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Art Round Town
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesWe’ll be open until 8 p.m. every First Friday for Art ‘Round Town! Free admission all day long.
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Curator Tour “Revolutionary Portsmouth”
John Paul Jones House 43 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin our Curator for a tour through this exhibition examining the choices of everyday citizens in Portsmouth leading up to and during the American Revolution.
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Young Artist Contest Reception
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesCelebrate the creative young minds who are taking part in our third annual Young Artists Contest!
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Women of Portsmouth Walking Tour
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesFor over 400 years women have been shaping the course of Portsmouth’s history, learn more on this 90-minute walking tour.
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Family Evening: Stargazing
John Paul Jones House 43 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesTake a closer look at the Portsmouth skies, and imagine how it felt for people throughout time to look up at those same stars!
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US@250: Big Watch at Strawbery Banke
Strawbery Banke 14 Hancock Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesCelebrate Flag Day with a meaningful afternoon of community, history, and civic engagement. Watch a short excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION by Ken Burns.