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  • Golden Vault outline to the left set over a transparent image of the gallery space with wooden balustrade. Text reads: Object Spotlight Wednesday, July 10 5:30–6:30 pm Program closes August 31

    Adopt an Artifact

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

    Help us preserve our collection for future generations to learn from and enjoy.

  • Colonial Field Day Saturday, July 13 at 10 am – 2 pm on the John Paul Jones House Lawn

    Colonial Field Day

    John Paul Jones House 43 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    Step back in time and join us for a morning of old-fashioned yard games.

  • Along the Waterfront Walking Tour Tour Dates: May 15 & 22 June 19 & 26 July 17 & 24 August 21 & 28 September 18 & 25 October 16 & 23 $20 General Ticket $15 Member and Discount Ticket

    Along the Waterfront

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

    Stretch your legs on this two-hour tour that goes down to Portsmouth's working waterfront.

  • “Lighthouses of New Hampshire” book reading and signing with author Jeremy D’Entremont on July 17.

    Book Signing: Lighthouses of New Hampshire

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

    Join author Jeremy D’Entremont as he discusses the lighthouses that line New Hampshire's shores.

  • From Loyalist to Liberty Walking Tour. Tour Dates: May 3 and 17 June 7 and 21 July 5 and 19 August 2 and 16 September 6 and 20 October 4 and 18

    Loyalist to Liberty Walking Tour

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

    See how a series of events in the 1770s fanned the flames of independence.

  • "Gay" Old Times Walking Tour Stories of Portsmouth's LGBTQ+ Community. Tours take place on the third Sunday of the month (May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, and October 20) at 2:30 pm.

    LGBTQ+ Walking Tour

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

    Learn about the hidden history of LGBT clubs, organizations, and people who impacted the Seacoast of NH on this 90-minute walking tour.

  • Along the Waterfront Walking Tour Tour Dates: May 15 & 22 June 19 & 26 July 17 & 24 August 21 & 28 September 18 & 25 October 16 & 23 $20 General Ticket $15 Member and Discount Ticket

    Along the Waterfront

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

    Stretch your legs on this two-hour tour that goes down to Portsmouth's working waterfront.

  • Read It and Eat! + “DISH” Summer Dinner Party Wednesday, July 24 6–7:30 pm potluck at Portsmouth Historical 8–9 pm dessert and cash bar at 3S Artspace $15 single location/ $30 both location

    Read It and Eat + “DISH” Summer Dinner Party

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

    Register for Read It and Eat! + "DISH" Summer Dinner PartyIf you cannot attend our events this year (May 20th, July 24th, September 23rd), you can still submit a recipe for our community cookbook! Email our Programs Coordinator, Sarah Robbitts-Terry at sarah@portsmouthhistory.org to submit your recipe. FAQsBlueberries, peaches, raspberries, beans, peas, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, […]

  • Knit Happens Program Image. Burgundy background with a ball of different color blue yarn and knitting needles poke through it on the left-hand side. Right-hand side has white text that reads: 4th Friday of the month 2:30 – 3:30 pm Social yarn circle $5 suggested donation

    Knit Happens

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

    Join us for a monthly yarn circle!

  • How to Research Your Historic Property. Wednesday, July 31 5:30 p.m. at the Portsmouth Athenaeum. Free Program. Image of an old wooden door.

    How to Research Your Historic Property

    Portsmouth Athenaeum 6-9 Market Square, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    Learn more about the Portsmouth Historic Plaque Program and start researching your property.

    Free

  • Image of downtown Portsmouth at the intersection of Market Square. The North Church steeple rises uup into the blue sky at left, a person is walking across the road and three story brick buildings line the right side of the street. Text reads "Daily Walking Tours"

    Daily Walking Tours (May–October)

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

    This daily 90-minute walking tour covers the streets, stories, buildings, and architecture of historic downtown Portsmouth.