Events
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Family Day: Artifact Investigation
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesHow different was day-to-day life would be during the Colonial era? Come join us for a hands-on investigation of real artifacts from Portsmouth’s past.
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“Contemporary Currents” Judges’ Award Ceremony
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin 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.
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Historic Portsmouth Walking Tours (May-Oct)
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesLearn why Portsmouth is the hub of the New Hampshire Seacoast on a 90-minute walking tour covering over 400 years of history.
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“Betty & Barney” Curator Tour
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesLearn how Betty and Barney Hill were civil rights champions, pop culture phenomena, and alleged alien abductees on this tour of the exhibition.
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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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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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Art Round Town
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesWe’ll be open until 8 p.m. every First Friday for Art ‘Round Town! Free admission all day long.
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“Betty & Barney” Curator Tour
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesLearn how Betty and Barney Hill were civil rights champions, pop culture phenomena, and alleged alien abductees on this tour of the exhibition.
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Children’s Day: Young Artist Contest Workshop
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin 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.
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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.
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Spring Auction
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesA night to support our education & outreach programs, featuring hands-on history, an auction, and light refreshments in our beautiful museum setting.
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Family Day: Portsmouth on Foot
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesIn honor of Preservation Month, we are hosting a free family-friendly tour of downtown Portsmouth for junior historians and preservationists!