Show & Tell Opening Reception
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesYou're invited to an opening reception for Show & Tell: Greater Seacoast Illustrators! Join curator Tess Feltes and local Seacoast illustrators featured in the exhibition for a preview of Show & Tell before it opens to the public on Friday, October 28. The reception will be held on the second floor of the Welcome Center & […]
Workshop: Drawing from Nature
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin Susan Spellman for an interactive workshop on drawing from nature! These days it is so easy to be overwhelmed by our devices and obligations that we sometimes miss the joy our natural surroundings can give us. Drawing is a powerful tool for quiet reflection, insight, and imagination. To look at and closely observe a […]
Art Round Town
We’ll be open until 8pm on November 4th for Art ‘Round Town! Free admission all day long. Visit our two most recent exhibitions "Show + Tell: Greater Seacoast Illustrators" and "It's Pastel" put on by the Pastel Society of NH.Meet the artist: Rebecca Dudley “Like most illustrators, I start with an image in my head […]
Portsmouth Advocates 2022 Awards
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesPortsmouth Advocates Honors City Preservation Projects Since 1989 Portsmouth Advocates has honored individuals and projects that enhance the city’s unique historic character and make Portsmouth a better place to live and work. Where: Portsmouth Historical Society, 10 Middle StreetWhen: Wednesday November 9, 2022 5-7pmAwards presentation begins at 5:30 pmLight refreshments will be served.Portsmouth Advocates is […]
John Paul Jones House Open for Veterans Day
John Paul Jones House 43 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesBuilt in 1758, the John Paul Jones Historic House Museum is a registered national historic landmark. Although the season officially ended on October 10, the John Paul Jones House will be open on Friday, November 11 in honor of Veterans Day. Free admission for all.
Workshop: Read, Discover, and Draw
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin us for a fun morning with children's book illustrator, Gina Perry! Explore a read aloud, uncover how a book is made and learn new techniques through drawing games! All participants will also have the opportunity to author and illustrate their own book. $5 member/$8 non-memberRecommended for ages 5+ About Gina Perry Gina Perry […]
“Show + Tell” Curator Tour
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesGet behind-the-scenes insight with "Show + Tell" Curator, Tess Feltes. “Show & Tell," in addition to introducing visitors to local artists, offers a peek into the process that illustrators use to create memorable and engaging works. Twenty talented artists were selected from New Hampshire, northern Massachusetts, and Maine. Each has a unique style, a significant […]
Brewster Lecture Series: “Book Illustration Process.”
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin two of the artists featured in “Show + Tell,” Jill Weber illustrator of Cat in the City and Ryan O’Rourke illustrator of “Let’s Build a Little Train,” for a lively discussion about the process of illustrating a book. Thursday, November 17, 6:30 pm FREE for members, $15 for non-membersJill Weber doubles as a children’s […]
32nd Annual Gingerbread Contest and Exhibition Opens
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesEnter a world of fiction at this year's Gingerbread Exhibition The exhibition will be on display at the Portsmouth Historical Society from Friday, November 25 until Friday, December 22. Some houses may remain on display until the end of the year. Want to learn more about our Vintage Christmas Kickoff Party, Downtown Scavenger Hunt, People's […]
Museum Store Sunday
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesMuseum Store Sunday We are proud to partner with hundreds of other museums and cultural institutions across the United States to take part in Museum Store Sunday on November 27. There are all sorts of unique and hand crafted items available for sale in our gift shop.Free shipping on all online orders placed on Sunday, […]
Sip n’ Shop
Sip n' Shop Join us for an exclusive, members-only shopping experience with raffles, prizes, and refreshments. Where: Portsmouth Historical Society, 10 Middle StreetWhen: Wednesday November 30, 2022 5:30-7:30 pm10% Discount for Historical Society MembersRSVP below:
Vintage Christmas Kickoff Party
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesVintage Christmas in Portsmouth Kickoff Party Join us on Friday, December 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 to celebrate the season! We’ll be announcing the community judges’ winners for the Gingerbread House Contest and gearing up for Saturday’s parade and tree lighting! Free admission for all.Strawbery Banke The Music Hall The City of Portsmouth The Chamber […]