• “Contemporary Currents” Judges’ Award Ceremony

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

    Join Portsmouth Historical Society and the New Hampshire Art Association for the opening reception of Contemporary Currents on Friday, April 24, from 5:30-7 pm.

  • Historic Portsmouth Walking Tours (May-Oct)

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

    Learn why Portsmouth is the hub of the New Hampshire Seacoast on a 90-minute walking tour covering over 400 years of history.

  • “Betty & Barney” Curator Tour

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

    Learn how Betty and Barney Hill were civil rights champions, pop culture phenomena, and alleged alien abductees on this tour of the exhibition.

  • Art Round Town

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

    We’ll be open until 8 p.m. every First Friday for Art ‘Round Town! Free admission all day long.

  • “Betty & Barney” Curator Tour

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

    Learn how Betty and Barney Hill were civil rights champions, pop culture phenomena, and alleged alien abductees on this tour of the exhibition.

  • Children’s Day: Young Artist Contest Workshop

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

    Join us this Children’s Day with free admission for children and young people ages 18 and under! Enjoy crafts inspired by our current exhibitions. Maybe even submit your creation tot he Young Artist Contest.

  • John Paul Jones House Free Visit Day

    Celebrate American Independence with a visit to the John Paul Jones House. We will be open on July 4 from 10am to 4 pm with free admission for all.

  • Spring Auction

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

    A night to support our education & outreach programs, featuring hands-on history, an auction, and light refreshments in our beautiful museum setting.

  • Family Day: Portsmouth on Foot

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

    In honor of Preservation Month, we are hosting a free family-friendly tour of downtown Portsmouth for junior historians and preservationists!