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  • 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 8pm on April 7th for Art ‘Round Town! Free admission all day long. Visit our two most recent exhibitions "A Sense of Place" and "Reinventing Portsmouth" both are a part of Portsmouth's 400th anniversary celebrations.

  • Making Old New Again, Family Day. April 8, 11 am – 4 pm. Mending with Maggie workshops at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm. Registration required. Free admission. Image at bottom of six spools of thread in different colors with a needle and thimble in front of the center spool.

    Making Old New Again, Family Day

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

    Come celebrate sustainable fashion for all ages at the Portsmouth Historical Society, as we look to the past for inspiration in creating and taking care of our clothing. Admission is free, pre-registration for workshops required.Mending with Maggie Ruth Kid's Workshop, ages 5+ 11am Explore the basics of sewing in this workshop designed for children ages 5 […]

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

    “A Sense of Place” Curator Tour

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

    Go behind the scenes with the curator(s) of "A Sense of Place" 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. Our curator […]

  • Workshop on 4/13 at 7pm Family, Memory, Place: Writing Family Stories for Our Community.

    Family, Memory, Place: Writing Family Stories for Our Community

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

    What family stories do you carry with you? This interactive workshop led by Maura MacNeil explores how the landscapes of our lives shape the stories that we tell.

  • Annual Meeting (Members Event)

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

    We welcome all members to attend the 2023 Annual Meeting Date: Thursday, April 20Time: Doors open 5 p.m., meeting starts at 5:30 p.m.This meeting will take place both in person at 10 Middle Street and virtually on ZoomHear highlights from the 2022 season in our annual report.Learn about what Portsmouth Historical Society has planned for […]

  • 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 April's Knit Happens

  • 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

    Daily Walking Tours Walking Through 400 Years of History Daily at 10:30 am Saturday and the 2nd and 4th Friday at 2:30 pm This daily 90-minute walking tour covers the streets, stories, buildings, and architecture of historic downtown Portsmouth.Tour Description: Learn why Portsmouth is the hub of the New Hampshire Seacoast! Our downtown is filled […]

  • 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

    Trace the footsteps of George Washington with this 90-minute walking tour.

  • 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 8pm on May 5th for Art ‘Round Town! Free admission all day long. Visit our two most recent exhibitions "A Sense of Place" and "Reinventing Portsmouth" both are a part of Portsmouth's 400th anniversary celebrations. Enter our First Friday RaffleOur May raffle features a lovely straw sunhat paired with a lightweight […]

  • 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 Black Trumpet: A Chef’s Journey Through Eight New England Seasons by Evan Mallett Monday May 8 6–7:30 pm $15 non-member/ $10 member

    Read It and Eat! a Community Conversation

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

    Register for Read It and Eat! a community conversation and meal inspired by the Black Trumpet cookbook. Copies of the cookbook are not included with registration. Please check your local library or bookshop for a copy! This cookbook is available at the Portsmouth, Kittery, Dover, and Hampton libraries. If you’re unable to access a copy, […]

  • Background of dark wooden flooring with an assortment of gardening tools (gloves, shears, plants, soil, pots) forming a half moon shape on the left side. text reads: Gardening Family Day: Saturday, May 13 11 am – 4 pm on the John Paul Jones Lawn. Seed ball workshops at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm and drop-in activities all day long. This program is sponsored by Newburyport Bank

    Gardening Family Day

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

    Get a jump start on your garden, and spread some wildflowers at the Portsmouth Historical Society's May Family Day on Saturday, May 13, 11am–4pm. This is a free event, that takes place on the John Paul Jones Lawn.

  • Pride Flag with Tour Times and Dates text ontop

    LGBTQ+ History Walking Tour

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

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