BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Portsmouth Historical Society - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Portsmouth Historical Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T113000 DTSTAMP:20260524T154534 CREATED:20260217T161940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T164111Z UID:10000623-1775903400-1775907000@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Family Day: Artifact Investigation DESCRIPTION:Get hands-on with historic artifacts\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP to our Family Day\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to our Family Day sponsor for making this free\, family-friendly event possible: URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/family-day-artifact-investigation/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/April-Family-Day-4.11-Object-Investigation.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T190000 DTSTAMP:20260524T154534 CREATED:20260331T193542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T193547Z UID:10000633-1777051800-1777057200@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:“Contemporary Currents” Judges’ Award Ceremony DESCRIPTION:“Contemporary Currents” Awards Ceremony\nFriday\, April 24\, 5:30–7 pm\nJoin Portsmouth Historical Society and the New Hampshire Art Association for the Awards Ceremony for Contemporary Currents on Friday\, April 24\, from 5:30–7 PM. his dynamic exhibition includes 41 works by New Hampshire artists inspired by the story of Betty and Barney Hill. Drawing on themes of alienation\, the unknown\, and the courage it takes to be believed\, these works explore what it means to stand apart from the ordinary.\nEnjoy an evening of art\, conversation\, and community. All works are available for purchase\, with proceeds benefiting local artists\, Portsmouth Historical Society\, and the New Hampshire Art Association. Judges’ Awards will be announced at 6:15 pm\, and all attendees can vote for their favorite artwork in People’s Choice. \nThis event is free and open to the public.\n \n Learn more about "Contemporary Currents"\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Browse and Buy Artwork\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See what’s happening at the NHAA: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to our award sponsors URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/cc-awards-2026/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CC-Judges-Awards-Event-Graphic.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701 DTSTAMP:20260524T154534 CREATED:20260406T201435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T201441Z UID:10000645-1777593600-1782863999@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Historic Portsmouth Walking Tours (May-Oct) DESCRIPTION:Historic Portsmouth\nDaily at 10:30 amSaturday and the 2nd and 4th Friday at 2:30 pmThis daily 90-minute walking tour covers the streets\, stories\, buildings\, and architecture of historic downtown Portsmouth. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book your walking tour!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tour Description:\nLearn why Portsmouth is the hub of the New Hampshire Seacoast! Our downtown is filled with hidden treasures. Our knowledgeable walking tour guides will introduce you to the city’s rich past and lively present—a unique mix of architecture\, specialty shops\, and bustling streets nestled in a village-like setting. This 90-minute guided walking tour is sure to bring the history of Portsmouth alive! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Walking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under.All tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH.Online reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings.Upgrade your ticket for just $5 to also visit our galleries and John Paul Jones House. URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/walking-tours-spring-2026/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Walking Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Daily-Walking-Tours.png GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T123000 DTSTAMP:20260524T154534 CREATED:20260212T193956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T143712Z UID:10000615-1777636800-1777638600@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:"Betty & Barney" Curator Tour DESCRIPTION:Take a Guided Tour Around “Betty & Barney”\nJoin Meredith Affleck\, our Exhibitions Manager and X-Files fan\, as she guides you through the “Betty & Barney” exhibition. This exhibition will cover the reported UFO abduction\, leaving you to draw your own conclusions\, and showcase Betty and Barney’s active role within the Portsmouth community. Learn how broad of an impact their experience had on pop culture and the way we think of aliens. \nFinish your tour with a visit to the complementary\, contemporary exhibition upstairs featuring a juried selection of NHAA artists. \nTours happen at 12:00 and 5:30 pm.This is a free tour\, no registration required. \n \n Learn more about the exhibition URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/betty-barney-tour-may/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Downstairs Exhibtion,Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Betty-Barney-Curator-Tour-May-scaled.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T160000 DTSTAMP:20260524T154534 CREATED:20260409T140603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T140830Z UID:10000474-1777645800-1777651200@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Loyalist to Liberty Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:From Loyalist to Liberty\nSemi-Monthly at 2:30 pm\nFirst and third Fridays of the month\nThis 90-minute walking tour traces the path of Portsmouth during the 1770s. From 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.\n \nBook your walking tour!\nTour Description:\nLearn about British settlement of the Seacoast and the economic prosperity that made Portsmouth the capital city of the royal colony and then see how the events of the 1770s changed public opinion to that of revolution. During your 90-minute walk\, you will visit sites that are related to the American Revolution including: North Church and State House Plaque\, Queen’s Chapel\, Liberty Pole\, Pitt Tavern\, and more. \nWalking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under.\nAll tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH.\nOnline reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings.\nUpgrade your ticket for just $5 to also visit our galleries and John Paul Jones House. URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/loyalist-to-liberty-tour-2/2026-05-01/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Walking Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Loyalist-to-Liberty-2026-Tours.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T160000 DTSTAMP:20260524T154534 CREATED:20260414T153813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T153815Z UID:10000650-1777645800-1777651200@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Loyalist to Liberty Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:From Loyalist to Liberty\nSemi-Monthly at 2:30 pm\nFirst and third Fridays of the month\nThis 90-minute walking tour traces the path of Portsmouth during the 1770s. From 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.\n \nBook your walking tour!\nTour Description:\nLearn about British settlement of the Seacoast and the economic prosperity that made Portsmouth the capital city of the royal colony and then see how the events of the 1770s changed public opinion to that of revolution. During your 90-minute walk\, you will visit sites that are related to the American Revolution including: North Church and State House Plaque\, Queen’s Chapel\, Liberty Pole\, Pitt Tavern\, and more. \nWalking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under.\nAll tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH.\nOnline reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings.\nUpgrade your ticket for just $5 to also visit our galleries and John Paul Jones House. URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/loyalist-to-liberty-tour-2-2/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Walking Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Loyalist-to-Liberty-2026-Tours.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T200000 DTSTAMP:20260524T154534 CREATED:20260407T183818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T183826Z UID:10000647-1777654800-1777665600@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Art Round Town DESCRIPTION:We’ll be open until 8 p.m. every First Friday for Art ‘Round Town!\nFree admission all day long.\nVisit our most recent exhibition\, “Betty & Barney” and view highlights from our permanent collection in our “Past & Present” exhibition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More About the Exhibition\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t forget about our free curator tours!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Curator Tour "Revolutionary Portsmouth"June 5\, 2026 12:00 pm Curator Tour “Revolutionary Portsmouth”June 5\, 2026 5:30 pm "Betty & Barney" Curator TourJuly 3\, 2026 12:00 pm "Betty & Barney" Curator TourJuly 3\, 2026 5:30 pm Curator Tour “Revolutionary Portsmouth”August 7\, 2026 12:00 pm "Betty & Barney" Curator TourSeptember 4\, 2026 12:00 pm URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/art-may-2026/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Welcome Center & Museum Shop Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/New-ART-Logo-Art-Round-Town.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T180000 DTSTAMP:20260524T154535 CREATED:20260212T194205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T194211Z UID:10000616-1777656600-1777658400@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:"Betty & Barney" Curator Tour DESCRIPTION:Take a Guided Tour Around “Betty & Barney”\nJoin Meredith Affleck\, our Exhibitions Manager and X-Files fan\, as she guides you through the “Betty & Barney” exhibition. This exhibition will cover the reported UFO abduction\, leaving you to draw your own conclusions\, and showcase Betty and Barney’s active role within the Portsmouth community. Learn how broad of an impact their experience had on pop culture and the way we think of aliens. \nFinish your tour with a visit to the complementary\, contemporary exhibition upstairs featuring a juried selection of NHAA artists. \nTours happen at 12:00 and 5:30 pm.This is a free tour\, no registration required. \n \n Learn more about the exhibition URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/may-betty-barney-tour/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Downstairs Exhibtion,Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Betty-Barney-Curator-Tour-May-scaled.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T153000 DTSTAMP:20260524T154535 CREATED:20260427T153804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T153810Z UID:10000671-1777809600-1777822200@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Children's Day: Young Artist Contest Workshop DESCRIPTION:Get creative with this special Children’s Day craft\nJoin us this Children’s Day with free admission for children and young people ages 18 and under! 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 arts. Entrants choose a piece from our exhibitions (“Betty and Barney\,” “Contemporary Currents\,” or “Past and Present”)\, and then use that piece as inspiration to create their own work of art. Winners and honorable mentions will receive prizes from Blick Art Materials and Nahcotta\, and have the opportunity to have their pieces displayed at the Historical Society.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn more about the Young Artist's Contest\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View more Children's Day Activities URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/childrens-day-2026/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Childrens-Day-2026.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T170000 DTSTAMP:20260524T154535 CREATED:20260507T135103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T135103Z UID:10000704-1777968000-1778000400@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:John Paul Jones House Free Visit Day DESCRIPTION: URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/jpj-7-4-2026/ LOCATION:NH CATEGORIES:John Paul Jones Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20240524_JPJ-web.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T193000 DTSTAMP:20260524T154535 CREATED:20260406T154052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T162741Z UID:10000643-1778175000-1778182200@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Spring Auction DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited!\nThis signature event offers you the opportunity to engage with hands-on history while directly supporting the students and families who benefit from our work. From our third-grade history program\, where we visit every Portsmouth public school classroom each month at no cost\, to homeschool days\, lectures\, free Family Days\, and other public programs serving learners of all ages\, your participation ensures these meaningful experiences remain accessible and impactful.\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP to the Preview Party & Silent Auction\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Select Auction Items Preview:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TWO Salt Box Lavender Farm 2026 Season PassesIncludes admission to workshops\, live music\, and more! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Portsmouth EscapeWeeknight stay at the Davenport Inn and $100 gift card to Cure Restaurant \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Let’s Play Ball!Two premium tickets to the Red Sox on June 16 and a gift card for Row 34 (has a Kenmore Square location!) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gardener’s DelightTwo tickets to Art in Bloom and the Pocket Garden Tours. Gift cards to Perch & Petal\, Wild Valentine\, and Nooney Farm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Pearl of PortsmouthA beautiful pair of 14-carat gold pearl earrings from Summerwind \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prescott Park Arts FestivalFamily Season Pass\, tickets for four and other bonuses \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wood Island ExperiencePrivate day-trip with gift cards for the perfect picnic \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Portsmouth StaycationStay at Hotel Thaxter and a fully paid dinner at Moxy (with a $50 bar tab) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Portsmouth Light TourPrivate tour for up to eight at this landmark that is not open to the public \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a Member Today!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn About the Exhibition URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/spring-auction-2026/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs,Welcome Center & Museum Shop Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Auction-Event.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T120000 DTSTAMP:20260524T154535 CREATED:20260306T145852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T173311Z UID:10000631-1778324400-1778328000@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Family Day: Portsmouth on Foot DESCRIPTION:Explore downtown Portsmouth with your junior historians!\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP to our Family Day\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to our Family Day sponsor for making this free\, family-friendly event possible: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to our contributing partner\, Window Woman of New England\, for celebrating Preservation Month with us. URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/family-day-portsmouth-on-foot/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs,Walking Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Portsmotuh-on-foot-Family-Day-5.9.2026.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T140000 DTSTAMP:20260524T154535 CREATED:20260406T192838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T192838Z UID:10000644-1778407200-1778421600@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Portsmouth Orange Cake Bake-Off @ Strawbery Banke's Springfest DESCRIPTION: URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/orange-cake-bake-off/ LOCATION:Strawbery Banke\, 14 Hancock Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Orange-Cake-Bake-Off-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T160000 DTSTAMP:20260524T154535 CREATED:20260116T144333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T155049Z UID:10000504-1778682600-1778688000@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Women of Portsmouth Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Women of Portsmouth Walking Tour\nLearn the untold stories of navigators\, preachers\, artists\, authors\, tavern keepers\, and madams who defied stereotypes and shaped Portsmouth on this 90 minutes tour.\n \n \n\n Tour Description:\nFor over 400 years women have been shaping the course of Portsmouth’s history. After the 90-minute walking tour\, we hope you will walk away surprised by all the ways that women have impacted the fabric of this city. Your tour will cover almost two miles including Prescott Park and the Old Harbor.\n \n\n Walking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under.\nAll tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH.\nOnline reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings. URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/women-of-portsmouth-walking-tour-3/2026-05-13/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Walking Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Womens-Walking-Tour-2025-web.png GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T160000 DTSTAMP:20260524T154535 CREATED:20260409T140603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T140830Z UID:10000651-1778855400-1778860800@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Loyalist to Liberty Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:From Loyalist to Liberty\nSemi-Monthly at 2:30 pm\nFirst and third Fridays of the month\nThis 90-minute walking tour traces the path of Portsmouth during the 1770s. From 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.\n \nBook your walking tour!\nTour Description:\nLearn about British settlement of the Seacoast and the economic prosperity that made Portsmouth the capital city of the royal colony and then see how the events of the 1770s changed public opinion to that of revolution. During your 90-minute walk\, you will visit sites that are related to the American Revolution including: North Church and State House Plaque\, Queen’s Chapel\, Liberty Pole\, Pitt Tavern\, and more. \nWalking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under.\nAll tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH.\nOnline reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings.\nUpgrade your ticket for just $5 to also visit our galleries and John Paul Jones House. URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/loyalist-to-liberty-tour-2/2026-05-15/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Walking Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Loyalist-to-Liberty-2026-Tours.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T160000 DTSTAMP:20260524T154535 CREATED:20260428T171912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T171912Z UID:10000697-1779028200-1779033600@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:"Gay Old Times" LGBTQ+ Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:“Gay” Old Times: Stories of Portsmouth’s LGBTQ+ Community\nLearn about the hidden history of LGBT clubs\, organizations\, and people who impacted the Seacoast of NH on this 90-minute walking tour.\n \n \n\n Tour Description:\nTour guide Tom Kaufhold will take you through Portsmouth for this engaging 90-minute tour. You will pass by many beautiful historic sites and learn some important facts about Portsmouth LGBTQ+ people\, places and events\, including: \n\nHow UNH and the NH Supreme Court impacted Portsmouth’s LGBTQ+ community\nWhere the first gay and women’s bars were in Portsmouth\nThe restaurant credited with starting Portsmouth’s restaurant renaissance\nThe church that supported two LGBTQ+ organizations for decades.\n\n \n\n Walking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under. All tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH. Online reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings. Upgrade your ticket for just $5 to also visit our galleries and John Paul Jones House. URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/gay-old-times-lgbtq-walking-tour/2026-05-17/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Walking Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/LGBTQ-Walking-Tour-2026.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T180000 DTSTAMP:20260524T154535 CREATED:20260507T211012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T211017Z UID:10000705-1779210000-1779213600@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Annual Meeting (Member Event) DESCRIPTION:We welcome all members to attend the 2026 Annual Meeting\nInvitations will be sent via email to members. Museum members are invited to join us for the presentation of our 2025 Annual Report\, a preview of the season ahead\, tours of our current exhibitions\, and a vote on bylaw changes and Board officers. \nThis is a free event open to all Portsmouth Historical Society Members. No registration is required. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Not yet a member? \nEnjoy free museum admission\, discounts on museum events and walking tours\, 10% off museum sore purchases\, and more!  \n \n Become a Member! URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/annual-meeting-2026/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Welcome Center & Museum Shop Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Annual-Meeting-5.19.26.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T163000 DTSTAMP:20260524T154535 CREATED:20260423T160539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T160539Z UID:10000659-1779287400-1779294600@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Historic Portsmouth Extended Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Historic Portsmouth Extended Walking Tour\nTwice a Month at 2:30 pm Third and fourth Wednesdays of the month\nStretch your legs on our longest walking tour! This two-hour tour includes all the highlights of the daily Historic Portsmouth tour and brings visitors to Prescott Park and the waterfront.\n \n \n\n Walking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under. All tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH. Online reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings. Upgrade your ticket for just $5 to also visit our galleries and John Paul Jones House. URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/historic-portsmouth-xl/2026-05-20/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Walking Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Extended-Historic-Portsmouth-Tour-2026.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T160000 DTSTAMP:20260524T154535 CREATED:20260504T205710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T205717Z UID:10000703-1779357600-1779379200@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:John Paul Jones House Opening Day DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to once again open the John Paul Jones House to visitors!\nVisit highlights include: \n\nitems from the museum’s collection\nthe room John Paul Jones is said to have rented while in Portsmouth\, NH during the American Revolution\n“Revolutionary Portsmouth” exhibition\n“An Uncommon Commitment to Peace: Portsmouth Peace Treaty 1905” exhibition by the Portsmouth Peace Treaty Forum\n\n2026 Operating Hours: \n\nThursday-Monday\, 10 am – 4 pm\nTuesday & Wednesday by appointment only\n\n \n Plan Your Visit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Revolutionary Portsmouth\nIn the 1760s and 1770s\, residents of the American colonies\, including Portsmouth\, were forced to make a serious choice between democracy or monarchy\, between being a Patriot or a Loyalist. Despite the Patriot’s emphasis on asserting longstanding English liberties\, what did the Revolution actually mean for local African Americans\, Native Americans\, or women? What was life on the homefront like? What did the town look like at this time\, in terms of its architecture and material life?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn more about the exhibition URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/jpj-opening-2026/ LOCATION:John Paul Jones House\, 43 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States CATEGORIES:John Paul Jones Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20240524_JPJ-web.webp GEO:43.075277514372;-70.76022445749 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=John Paul Jones House 43 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 03801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=43 Middle Street:geo:-70.76022445749,43.075277514372 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T113000 DTSTAMP:20260524T154535 CREATED:20251001T193508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T171835Z UID:10000581-1779444000-1779449400@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Homeschool Days: Loyalist or Patriot DESCRIPTION:For our final lesson\, we will head to the John Paul Jones House and see the new exhibition “Revolutionary Portsmouth” to learn about the lives of everyday citizens.\n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Homeschool History Program! URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/homeschool-may-revolutionary-war/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Homeschool-Day-Second-Sessions-2025.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T163000 DTSTAMP:20260524T154535 CREATED:20260423T160539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T160539Z UID:10000660-1779892200-1779899400@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Historic Portsmouth Extended Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Historic Portsmouth Extended Walking Tour\nTwice a Month at 2:30 pm Third and fourth Wednesdays of the month\nStretch your legs on our longest walking tour! This two-hour tour includes all the highlights of the daily Historic Portsmouth tour and brings visitors to Prescott Park and the waterfront.\n \n \n\n Walking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under. All tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH. Online reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings. Upgrade your ticket for just $5 to also visit our galleries and John Paul Jones House. URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/historic-portsmouth-xl/2026-05-27/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Walking Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Extended-Historic-Portsmouth-Tour-2026.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T190000 DTSTAMP:20260524T154535 CREATED:20260513T181324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T185334Z UID:10000709-1780077600-1780081200@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Revolutionary Portsmouth Lecture Series "In Search of Private Yankee Doodle" at Strawbery Banke DESCRIPTION:“Revolutionary Portsmouth” Joint Lecture Series:\n \n \n \n \n \n In Search of “Private Yankee Doodle”: Discovering the Material World of a Revolutionary War SoldierFriday\, May 29\, 2026\, 6–7 PMStrawbery Banke Museum\, 14 Hancock Street\, Portsmouth \nDr. Philip Mead explores the lived experiences of enlisted soldiers in the American Revolution through the writings and material world of Joseph Plumb Martin. Enlisting at just 16\, Martin served seven years in the Continental Army under George Washington\, leaving behind one of the most detailed firsthand accounts of the war from the perspective of an ordinary soldier. Drawing on Martin’s memoir alongside surviving objects and documents\, Mead examines the motivations\, hardships\, and lasting impact of military service\, revealing how one man’s story reflects broader questions about sacrifice\, identity\, and democratic ideals in the early American republic. \nDr. Philip Mead holds a Ph.D. in early American history from Harvard University. From 2014 to 2023\, he served as the founding Chief Historian and Curator of the Museum of the American Revolution. He recently served as guest lead curator of The Declaration’s Journey (2025–2027)\, marking the 250th anniversary of 1776. His work focuses on the material culture and lived experiences of the Revolutionary era. \n \n Get your tickets to the lecture URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/sb-lecture-yankee-doodle/ LOCATION:Strawbery Banke\, 14 Hancock Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Joint-Lecture-Yankee-Doodle-at-SB.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T130000 DTSTAMP:20260524T154535 CREATED:20260218T221849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T221858Z UID:10000624-1780660800-1780664400@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Curator Tour "Revolutionary Portsmouth" DESCRIPTION:Join our Curator for a Guided Tour of “Revolutionary Portsmouth”\nStep into a house that witnessed the American Revolution and may have housed important Revolutionary Figures. Join our Curator\, Gerry Ward\, as he walks through this exhibition examining the choices of everyday citizens in Portsmouth during the 1760s and 1770s. Democracy or monarchy? Patriot or a Loyalist. What did the Revolution actually mean for local African Americans\, Native Americans\, or women? What was life on the homefront like? What did the town look like at this time\, in terms of its architecture and material life?  \nTours happen at 12:00 and 5:30 pm.This is a free tour\, no registration required. \n \n Learn more about the exhibition URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/tour-rev-portsmouth-june/ LOCATION:John Paul Jones House\, 43 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States CATEGORIES:John Paul Jones Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/JPJ-Curator-Tour-6.5.webp GEO:43.075277514372;-70.76022445749 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=John Paul Jones House 43 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 03801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=43 Middle Street:geo:-70.76022445749,43.075277514372 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T160000 DTSTAMP:20260524T154535 CREATED:20260409T140603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T140830Z UID:10000475-1780669800-1780675200@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Loyalist to Liberty Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:From Loyalist to Liberty\nSemi-Monthly at 2:30 pm\nFirst and third Fridays of the month\nThis 90-minute walking tour traces the path of Portsmouth during the 1770s. From 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.\n \nBook your walking tour!\nTour Description:\nLearn about British settlement of the Seacoast and the economic prosperity that made Portsmouth the capital city of the royal colony and then see how the events of the 1770s changed public opinion to that of revolution. During your 90-minute walk\, you will visit sites that are related to the American Revolution including: North Church and State House Plaque\, Queen’s Chapel\, Liberty Pole\, Pitt Tavern\, and more. \nWalking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under.\nAll tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH.\nOnline reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings.\nUpgrade your ticket for just $5 to also visit our galleries and John Paul Jones House. URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/loyalist-to-liberty-tour-2/2026-06-05/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Walking Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Loyalist-to-Liberty-2026-Tours.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T200000 DTSTAMP:20260524T154535 CREATED:20260407T202229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T202234Z UID:10000648-1780678800-1780689600@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Art Round Town DESCRIPTION:We’ll be open until 8 p.m. every First Friday for Art ‘Round Town!\nFree admission all day long.\nVisit our most recent exhibition\, “Betty & Barney” and view highlights from our permanent collection in our “Past & Present” exhibition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More About "Betty & Barney"\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t forget about our free curator tours!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Curator Tour "Revolutionary Portsmouth"June 5\, 2026 12:00 pm Curator Tour “Revolutionary Portsmouth”June 5\, 2026 5:30 pm "Betty & Barney" Curator TourJuly 3\, 2026 12:00 pm "Betty & Barney" Curator TourJuly 3\, 2026 5:30 pm Curator Tour “Revolutionary Portsmouth”August 7\, 2026 12:00 pm "Betty & Barney" Curator TourSeptember 4\, 2026 12:00 pm URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/art-june-2026/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Welcome Center & Museum Shop Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/New-ART-Logo-Art-Round-Town.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T183000 DTSTAMP:20260524T154535 CREATED:20260218T222140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T222148Z UID:10000625-1780680600-1780684200@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Curator Tour “Revolutionary Portsmouth” DESCRIPTION:Join our Curator for a Guided Tour of “Revolutionary Portsmouth”\nStep into a house that witnessed the American Revolution and may have housed important Revolutionary Figures. Join our Curator\, Gerry Ward\, as he walks through this exhibition examining the choices of everyday citizens in Portsmouth during the 1760s and 1770s. Democracy or monarchy? Patriot or a Loyalist. What did the Revolution actually mean for local African Americans\, Native Americans\, or women? What was life on the homefront like? What did the town look like at this time\, in terms of its architecture and material life?  \nTours happen at 12:00 and 5:30 pm.This is a free tour\, no registration required. \n \n Learn more about the exhibition URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/june-tour-rev-portsmouth/ LOCATION:John Paul Jones House\, 43 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States CATEGORIES:John Paul Jones Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/JPJ-Curator-Tour-6.5.webp GEO:43.075277514372;-70.76022445749 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=John Paul Jones House 43 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 03801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=43 Middle Street:geo:-70.76022445749,43.075277514372 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T180000 DTSTAMP:20260524T154535 CREATED:20260512T174712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T174719Z UID:10000707-1781024400-1781028000@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Young Artist Contest Reception DESCRIPTION:Celebrate our Young Artists Contest winners!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us on June 9 at 5:30 pm to applaud the winners of our third annual Young Artists Contest! Starting They took inspiration and created their own piece of writing or visual art based on our two exhibitions\, “Betty and Barney\,” which tells the fascinating life stories of a New Hampshire couple who believed they were abducted by aliens\, and “Contemporary Currents\,” which features many local artists across different mediums\, and find a piece that inspires you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Submissions are broken down into the following age divisions:\nAges 7 – 10\nAges 11 – 14\nAges 15 – 18 \nA winner and an honorable mention will be chosen for each age division in the categories of writing and visual art. Winners and honorable mentions will have the opportunity for their work to be displayed at the Portsmouth Historical Society. \nThe contest will be open from April 1st through May 31st. There will be a reception for all entrants and their families at the Historical Society at 5:30pm on June 9\, 2026.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to our prize sponsors: URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/yac-reception-2026/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Young-Artist-Contest-Reception-6.9.26.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T160000 DTSTAMP:20260524T154535 CREATED:20260116T144333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T155049Z UID:10000505-1781101800-1781107200@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Women of Portsmouth Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Women of Portsmouth Walking Tour\nLearn the untold stories of navigators\, preachers\, artists\, authors\, tavern keepers\, and madams who defied stereotypes and shaped Portsmouth on this 90 minutes tour.\n \n \n\n Tour Description:\nFor over 400 years women have been shaping the course of Portsmouth’s history. After the 90-minute walking tour\, we hope you will walk away surprised by all the ways that women have impacted the fabric of this city. Your tour will cover almost two miles including Prescott Park and the Old Harbor.\n \n\n Walking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under.\nAll tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH.\nOnline reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings. URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/women-of-portsmouth-walking-tour-3/2026-06-10/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Walking Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Womens-Walking-Tour-2025-web.png GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T220000 DTSTAMP:20260524T154535 CREATED:20260307T234952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T234958Z UID:10000632-1781384400-1781388000@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Family Evening: Stargazing DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night looking up at the sky\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP to our Family Day\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to our Family Day sponsor for making this free\, family-friendly event possible: URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/family-day-stargazing/ LOCATION:John Paul Jones House\, 43 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs,John Paul Jones Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/June-Family-Day-Stargazing-6.13.webp GEO:43.075277514372;-70.76022445749 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=John Paul Jones House 43 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 03801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=43 Middle Street:geo:-70.76022445749,43.075277514372 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T143000 DTSTAMP:20260524T154535 CREATED:20260407T152642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T152642Z UID:10000646-1781438400-1781447400@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:US@250: Big Watch at Strawbery Banke DESCRIPTION: URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/us250-big-watch/ LOCATION:Strawbery Banke\, 14 Hancock Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/USA250-Big-Watch.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR