Events
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Carrying Our Past, Beading Our Future
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin Abenaki beading artist, Kimberly-Ann Lussier, as she talks about the history of her craft, and demonstrates beading techniques.
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Final Cabot Lyford Curator Tour
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesWalk through “Winds of Change,” a retrospective of the work of Cabot Lyford (1925–2016), with Guest Curator Rachel Walls.
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Cemetery Tours: Point of Graves
Point of Graves 1-199 Mechanic St, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesTake a walk with us through Portsmouth’s two oldest cemeteries - Point of Graves and North Cemetery - and learn about how colonial New England viewed death and their funerals.
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Homeschool Day: History in the Cemetery
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesTake a tour through North Cemetery - the second oldest cemetery in Portsmouth - and learn more about some of the influential figures buried there.
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Art Round Town
Join us for free First Fridays and extended hours during Art Round Town.
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Family Day: Gingerbread Workshop
Port City Makerspace 68 Morning St, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesThis hands-on gingerbread workshop is perfect for all ages and skill levels, inviting you to unleash your inner architect and confectioner.
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John Paul Jones- Free Visit Day
John Paul Jones House 43 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJohn Paul Jones will open for one final time in 2026 on Veterans Day. The historic property will be open 10am-3pm, free of charge.
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Evening Gingerbread Workshop
Port City Makerspace 68 Morning St, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesThis hands-on gingerbread workshop is perfect for all ages and skill levels, inviting you to unleash your inner architect and confectioner.
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Ten Piscataqua Writers 2026 Book Event
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesCongratulate the contributors in poetry, fiction, and nonfiction from established and emerging voices in the Piscataqua region’s writing community.
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Museum Closed- Thanksgiving Day
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesMuseum closed for Thanksgiving. We will reopen on Friday, November 28 with the opening of our 35th Annual Gingerbread Exhibition.
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35th Annual Gingerbread Contest Opens!
Step into a world where gingerbread meets imagination! For 2025, we’re looking for bold, unexpected creations in The Great Gingerbread Experiment.
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Community Night: Flatbread
Flatbread Company 138 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesSupport the historical society by going to Flatbread Company on Tuesday, December 2. Between 4–9pm we receive up to $3 for every pizza sold.