Events
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“Winds of Change” Curator Tour
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesA behind-the-scenes look at our current exhibition Walk 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 […]
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Children’s Day: Young Artist Contest Crafts
Get creative with this special Children's Day craft Join 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 […]
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Sustainability in Historic Preservation Panel
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin us for a thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the intersection of historic preservation and environmental sustainability.
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Afterschool Arts
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesGet creative with us! Try out different art techniques that encourage us to play with materials in this afterschool program for middle school aged students.
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Protest Button Making with NH Outright
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesTake part in an intergenerational protest button-making event for the LGBTQ+ community and allies.
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Women of Portsmouth Walking Tour
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesLearn the untold stories of navigators, preachers, artists, authors, tavern keepers, and madams who defied stereotypes and shaped Portsmouth on this 90 minutes tour.
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Homeschool Program: Visit the John Paul Jones House
John Paul Jones House 43 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesVisit the historic John Paul Jones House to learn about preservation.
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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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LGBTQ+ Walking Tour
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 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.
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Along the Waterfront Walking Tour
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesStretch your legs on our two-hour tour. Explore Prescott Park, the working waterfront, the tugboats, a bit of beer history and more.
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John Paul Jones House Opens for 2025
John Paul Jones House 43 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesWe are thrilled to open our doors for the 2025 season starting the Thursday before Memorial Day. We will be open Thursday–Monday, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm, last admission 4:30 pm.
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Preservation Workshop: Energy-Efficent Windows
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesLearn how simple repairs can enhance the energy efficiency of your original windows.