“Show + Tell” Curator Tour
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesGet behind-the-scenes insight with "Show + Tell" Curator, Tess Feltes. “Show & Tell," in addition to introducing visitors to local artists, offers a peek into the process that illustrators use to create memorable and engaging works. Twenty talented artists were selected from New Hampshire, northern Massachusetts, and Maine. Each has a unique style, a significant […]
Brewster Lecture Series: “Book Illustration Process.”
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin two of the artists featured in “Show + Tell,” Jill Weber illustrator of Cat in the City and Ryan O’Rourke illustrator of “Let’s Build a Little Train,” for a lively discussion about the process of illustrating a book. Thursday, November 17, 6:30 pm FREE for members, $15 for non-membersJill Weber doubles as a children’s […]
32nd Annual Gingerbread Contest and Exhibition Opens
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesEnter a world of fiction at this year's Gingerbread Exhibition The exhibition will be on display at the Portsmouth Historical Society from Friday, November 25 until Friday, December 22. Some houses may remain on display until the end of the year. Want to learn more about our Vintage Christmas Kickoff Party, Downtown Scavenger Hunt, People's […]
Museum Store Sunday
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesMuseum Store Sunday We are proud to partner with hundreds of other museums and cultural institutions across the United States to take part in Museum Store Sunday on November 27. There are all sorts of unique and hand crafted items available for sale in our gift shop.Free shipping on all online orders placed on Sunday, […]
Sip n’ Shop
Sip n' Shop Join us for an exclusive, members-only shopping experience with raffles, prizes, and refreshments. Where: Portsmouth Historical Society, 10 Middle StreetWhen: Wednesday November 30, 2022 5:30-7:30 pm10% Discount for Historical Society MembersRSVP below:
Vintage Christmas Kickoff Party
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesVintage Christmas in Portsmouth Kickoff Party Join us on Friday, December 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 to celebrate the season! We’ll be announcing the community judges’ winners for the Gingerbread House Contest and gearing up for Saturday’s parade and tree lighting! Free admission for all.Strawbery Banke The Music Hall The City of Portsmouth The Chamber […]
“Show + Tell” Curator Tour
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesGet behind-the-scenes insight with "Show + Tell" Curator, Tess Feltes. “Show & Tell," in addition to introducing visitors to local artists, offers a peek into the process that illustrators use to create memorable and engaging works. Twenty talented artists were selected from New Hampshire, northern Massachusetts, and Maine. Each has a unique style, a […]
People’s Choice Voting Closes
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesPeople's Choice Voting Closes 12/14Categories include: most creative building materials, most whimsical, most attention to detail, and best in show.All ballots must be cast in-person at 10 Middle Street.Downtown Scavenger Hunt Take the fun downtown with our scavenger hunt. Collect all the stamps and enter to win a raffle of gift cards and prizes from […]
Book Signing with Lenaye Marsten
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin us for a book signing with author Lenaye Marsten Get a chance to meet and speak with the author of The Secret Life of Mary White: Darkness Into Light. Books will be available for sale in the gift shop. Admission is free, no RSVP required.About the Author: Author Lenaye Marsten, an alternative healer, an […]
Show + Tell Exhibition Final Day
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesFinal Chance to see "Show + Tell" Stop by before 4 pm on Friday, December 30 to see "Show + Tell" Greater Seacoast Illustrators.Featured Artists: Carey Armstrong Ellis • Jeannie Brett • Jane Cowen-Fletcher • Ken Daley • Rebecca Dudley • Timothy Basil Ering • Kim Ferreira • Josie James • Marty Kelley • Scott […]
Final Day of the 2022 Season
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesVisit us before we close for the season Friday, December 30. Current Exhibitions:"Show + Tell" Greater Seacoast IllustratorsSome Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibition entries
2023 Opening Day
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin us for the start of the 2023 season on April 1. Featured Exhibition: A Sense of Place, a companion exhibition to A History of Portsmouth NH in 101 Objects