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  • Homeschool Program: The Portsmouth Fires on February 21. Image is a two toned blue background with an old newspaper clipping showing a horse-drawn fire pump attempting to put out a blaze in a three story building.

    Homeschool Program: Portsmouth Fires

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

    How did a series of fires in the 1800s impact the way Portsmouth looks today? Learn about historic firefighting and more!

  • Homeschool Program: New Hampshire Waterways on March 21. Image is a two toned blue background with a wooden paddle and a ocean going schooner on it.

    Homeschool Program: NH Waterways

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

    How have oceans and rivers shaped life in New Hampshire?

  • Winds of Change Preview Party and Silent Auction

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

    Be among the first to experience our exciting new exhibition “Cabot Lyford: Winds of Change” and enjoy an exclusive preview of the artist's groundbreaking work

  • Background image of a park with six images of women at the bottom of the page. Text reads "Women of Portsmouth Walking Tour. Tour Dates: March 29 & 30. Tour times 2:30pm–4pm.

    Women’s History Month Walking Tour

    Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 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.

  • Background image of a park with six images of women at the bottom of the page. Text reads "Women of Portsmouth Walking Tour. Tour Dates: March 29 & 30. Tour times 2:30pm–4pm.

    Women’s History Month Walking Tour

    Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 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.

  • Young Artists Contest

    Young Artists Contest

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

    We invite our young visitors to explore their creativity with our 2nd annual Young Artists Contest! Come visit our two exhibitions, “Winds of Change,” which features the sculpture and paintings of artist Cabot Lyford, and “Contemporary Currents,” which features many local artists across different mediums, and find a piece that inspires you. Take that inspiration, […]

  • Image of a two stroy brick building with large windows on the left side. A tree stands to one side and a large blue open flag waves in front of the building.

    Opening Day!

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

    We reopen starting April 1 with "Winds of Change" a retrospective of the work of Cabot Lyford and a corresponding juried exhibition entitled "Contemporary Currents" put on in partnership with the NHAA.

  • Stylized, granite statue of a woman leaning forward holding a child against a blue sky. Text reads: Cabot Lyford: Winds of Change Curator Tours. First Fridays at 12 & 5:30 pm. free

    “Winds of Change” Curator Tour

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

    Join Guest Curator Rachel Walls as she leads this tour, giving insight into Cabot Lyford as an artist.

  • Opening Reception: “Contemporary Currents”

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

    Experience this dynamic exhibition that explores themes of advocacy and experimentation in art, put on in partnership with NHAA.

  • Stylized, granite statue of a woman leaning forward holding a child against a blue sky. Text reads: Cabot Lyford: Winds of Change Curator Tours. First Fridays at 12 & 5:30 pm. free

    “Wind of Change” Curator Tour

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

    Join Guest Curator Rachel Walls as she leads this tour, giving insight into Cabot Lyford as an artist.

  • Theatrical Family Day on Saturday, April 12 featuring performances by Lindsay and her Puppet Pals

    Family Day: Lindsay and Her Puppet Pals

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

    Enjoy a performance from Lindsay and her Puppet Pals! Register for our Family Day Thank you to our event sponsor:

  • How to Research Your Historic Property. Sunday, April 13 2pm. at the Portsmouth Public Library. Free Program. Image of an individual holding a wooden historic plaque outside their yellow house.

    How to Research Your Historic Property

    Portsmouth Public Library 175 Parrot Ave, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    Learn about commemorating and preserving unique history of your home.