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  • Portrait on George Washington on the left with a large red, white, and blue firework behind it. Tour Dates: May 5 and 19, June 2, 16, and 30, July 7 and 21, August 4 and 18, September 1, 15, and 29, October 6 and 20. Tour times 2:30pm–4pm.

    President Washington Walking Tour

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

    This 90-minute walking tour walks in the footsteps of George Washington, stopping at many of the places he stayed or visited during his Presidential tour of New England that took place six months after his inauguration.

  • A painting featuring the Portsmouth waterfront with a metal, vertical-lift bridge behind warehouses located at shores edge. Text says "Curators Tour, September 20, 12-1pm"

    “A Sense of Place” Curator Tour

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

    Spend an hour walking through our downstairs exhibition with the experts. Curators and museum staff will highlight behind-the-scenes exhibition creation, point out favorite items included, and add further information that just couldn’t fit within or on the walls of our museum.

  • 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

    Whether you are a seasoned knitter or if you’re new to casting on, bring your projects or start fresh at the Portsmouth Historical Society’s social yarn circle every 4th Friday from 2:30 – 3:30 pm!

  • The Background is a painting of flowers along a rocky shoreline with a male and female figure silhouetted to the right of the frame. In deep red writing "Murder Mystery Evening" is written across the top of the image in sinister-looking lettering.

    A Murder Mystery Evening

    The Music Hall Lounge 131 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    Can you solve this sensational crime before the clock runs out? Inspired by historic murders on Smuttynose Island in 1873, this interactive evening will invite one and all to try to solve one of Portsmouth’s most infamous crimes.

  • Portsmouth on Tap. Burgundy background with a faded image of beer taps. A brewery series inspired by Portsmouth history. Hosted by Liars Bench. Thursday, September 28, 5 – 7 pm Drink a beer inspired by the Portsmouth Peace Treaty and participate in historical trivia and games. In partnership with Portsmouth Historical Society

    Portsmouth on Tap: Liars Bench

    Liars Bech Beer Compny 459 Islington Street #4, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    Join us for this next event in the Portsmouth on Tap Series. The September event is hosted by Liars Bench and their brew is inspired by the Portsmouth Peace Treaty.

  • Portrait on George Washington on the left with a large red, white, and blue firework behind it. Tour Dates: May 5 and 19, June 2, 16, and 30, July 7 and 21, August 4 and 18, September 1, 15, and 29, October 6 and 20. Tour times 2:30pm–4pm.

    President Washington Walking Tour

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

    This 90-minute walking tour walks in the footsteps of George Washington, stopping at many of the places he stayed or visited during his Presidential tour of New England that took place six months after his inauguration.

  • 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 Tour (May-Oct)

    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.

  • Image of a cookbook on a white background with various flour, oil, spies, and cooking tools on the lower portion of the image. Text reads: Read it and Eat! A community conversation and potluck cooking from "The Farmer's Dinner" Monday October 2 6–7:30 pm $15 non-member/ $10 member

    Read it and Eat! with “The Farmer’s Dinner”

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

    Break bread with the Portsmouth Historical Society and celebrate the way food brings a community together! Our October event features "The Farmer's Dinner: A Story in Every Bite" by Keith Sarasin and Chris Viaud.

  • Aerial view of downtown Portsmouth, NH from the 1970s. Overlaid text reads Reinventing Portsmouth. Curator Tours August 9, 12-1 pm; September 14, 5-6 pm; October 4, 12-1 pm

    “Reinventing Portsmouth” Curator Tour

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

    Hear what the Portsmouth Arts and Culture scene was like in the 1970s and gain a deeper understanding of how the city we know today was physically shaped by this pivotal period. Our curator tours are free with museum admission.

  • Gingerbread Contest and Exhibition Registration is Open atop a winter themed cross-stitch background

    Gingerbread Contest Registration Opens

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

    It's the sweetest time of year! Register now to create your sweet masterpiece!

  • Portrait on George Washington on the left with a large red, white, and blue firework behind it. Tour Dates: May 5 and 19, June 2, 16, and 30, July 7 and 21, August 4 and 18, September 1, 15, and 29, October 6 and 20. Tour times 2:30pm–4pm.

    President Washington Walking Tour

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

    This 90-minute walking tour walks in the footsteps of George Washington, stopping at many of the places he stayed or visited during his Presidential tour of New England that took place six months after his inauguration.