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  • Community Conversation 6/15 Does Truth Matter? Free to attend, preregistration is recommended. Information on a blue background with an image of the presenter Dr. Joshua Tepley at right.

    Does Truth Matter?

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

    This event is a facilitated discussion of these and related questions about one of the oldest topics in philosophy: truth. After a brief introduction to some basic concepts and distinctions, Dr. Tepley will lead the audience in a conversation about these questions. The goal is not to tell attendees what to believe but rather to give […]

  • 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

    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.

  • Portsmouth on Tap. Burgundy background with a faded image of beer taps. A brewery series inspired by Portsmouth history. Hosted by Loaded Question. Thursday, June 22, 4 – 7 pm Drink a beer inspired by Seacoast Outright and participate in historical trivia and games. In partnership with Portsmouth Historical Society

    Portsmouth on Tap: Loaded Question

    Loaded Question Brewing Company 909 Islington St Suite #12, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    Grab a beer inspired by history at this Portsmouth on Tap event.

  • 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!Register for June's Knit Happens

  • Pride Flag with Tour Times and Dates text ontop

    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.

  • A painting featuring the Portsmouth waterfront with a metal, vertical-lift bridge behind warehouses located at shores edge. Text says "Curators Tour, June 28, 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.

  • Book Signing: Portsmouth Time Machine

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

    Join author J. Dennis Robinson, and illustrator Robert Squier at a book signing for "Portsmouth Time Machine."

  • 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.

  • 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

    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.

  • Art Round Town, free first fridays, 5-8pm written above an image of two people talking inside a gallery.

    Art ‘Round Town

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

    We'll be open until 8 p.m. for Art 'Round Town. Visit our two most recent exhibitions "A Sense of Place" and "Reinventing Portsmouth" both are a part of Portsmouth's 400th-anniversary celebrations.

  • John Paul Jones Birthday Bash. July 9, 111 am - 4 pm. Color Guard demonstration at noon drop-in games and crafts all day long. Background is light blue with balloons and confetti creating a border on the right of the image.

    John Paul Jones Birthday Bash

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

    276 has never looked this good! Join us on Sunday, July 9 for the John Paul Jones Birthday Bash. There will be lawn games and activities all day. Join us 12–2pm for a Color Guard demonstration and cake cutting.