Museum Closed-Thanksgiving
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesPortsmouth Historical Society Closed 11/23 The historical society will be closed on Thursday, November 23 in observation of the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen the next day, Friday, November 24 at 10 a.m with the opening of our 33rd Annual Gingerbread Contest and Exhibition.
Gingerbread Exhibition Opens
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesIT’S THE SWEETEST TIME OF THE YEAR!Exhibition on display Nov. 24–Dec. 30, 2023, 10:00 am–5:00 pmOpen until 7:00 pm on Fridays in DecemberFree for all!To celebrate over 400 years of Portsmouth’s history, the gingerbread committee at Portsmouth Historical Society has chosen the theme of “Portsmouth Past, Present and Future.” We want to see gingerbread incarnations […]
“Lost Neighborhoods” Exhibition Opens
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesBarbara Stevens Adams, Peter Cady, Tom Glover, and Dustan Knight team up to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the founding of Portsmouth by remembering what used to be.
Opening Reception “Lost Neighborhoods”
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin the Abstract 4 in our galleries for the opening reception of “Lost Neighborhoods!”
Sip n’ Shop
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesRSVP to our members-only Sip n' Shop eventRSVP to our annual Sip n' Shop!
Vintage Christmas Kickoff Party
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin us for the official start to Vintage Christmas in Portsmouth!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. Vintage Chistmas in Portsmouth is brought to you in partnership with
Extended Hours ❆
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesOpen until 7 p.m. for extended Gingerbread viewing!
Extended Hours ❆
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesOpen until 7 p.m. for extended gingerbread viewing!
Gingerbread Tips, Trick, and History Tour
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin us as we share the secrets behind making the best Gingerbread Houses and point out little details you may have missed.
Lost Neighborhoods: Exhibiting Artists Chat
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States"Lost Neighborhoods" Evening Artists Chat December 8, 5:00–7:00 pm Join the Abstract Four and learn what inspired them to create their show "Lost Neighborhoods." Discuss how romantic nostalgia, old Portsmouth folk stories, city history, and generational housing issues are expressed through the art work in this exhibition. This event is a discussion that will inspire […]
Ugly Sweater Cookie Swap
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesPut on your ugliest holiday sweater and bring a batch of your favorite cookies for this festive event!Register for our Ugly Sweater Cookie Swap!
Canceled Portsmouth on Tap: The Portsmouth Brewery
The Portsmouth Brewery 56 Market St, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin us for the final event in the Portsmouth on Tap series on December 14. This event is hosted by The Portsmouth Brewery and their brew is inspired by the Portsmouth Fires.