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Story Time
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Story Time
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“Imagine That!” Celebration & Reception
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin us for a celebration of "Imagine That! The Power of Picture Books" on Thursday, September 22 from 6-8 pm on the John Paul Jones House Lawn.
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Art Round Town
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin us for the monthly Art Round Town with Josh Hrehovcik, author of the "Retro Road Trip" series on Friday, October 7 from 5-8 pm in our Gift Shop.
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John Paul Jones House Closes
John Paul Jones House 43 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesVisit John Paul Jones House before it closes for the season.
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“It’s Pastel!” Exhibition Reception
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesThe Pastel Society of New Hampshire will be hosting a reception for their annual exhibition It's Pastel! This event is free and open to the public. The event will be held in the first floor gallery at the Portsmouth Historical Society's Welcome Center & Galleries at 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801. Image: "Winter Path" […]
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Show & Tell Opening Reception
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 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 & […]
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Workshop: Drawing from Nature
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 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 […]
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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 […]
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Portsmouth Advocates 2022 Awards
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 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 […]
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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.
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Workshop: Read, Discover, and Draw
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 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 […]