“A Sense of Place” Curator Tour
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesSpend 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
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesWhether 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!
A Murder Mystery Evening
The Music Hall Lounge 131 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesCan 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: Liars Bench
Liars Bech Beer Compny 459 Islington Street #4, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin 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.
President Washington Walking Tour
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesThis 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.
Daily Walking Tour (May-Oct)
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesThis daily 90-minute walking tour covers the streets, stories, buildings, and architecture of historic downtown Portsmouth.
Read it and Eat! with “The Farmer’s Dinner”
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesBreak 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.
“Reinventing Portsmouth” Curator Tour
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesHear 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 Registration Opens
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesIt's the sweetest time of year! Register now to create your sweet masterpiece!
Making an Impact Conversation
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesLearn how to take the first steps towards engaging with your community and supporting the causes that matter to you.
President Washington Walking Tour
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesThis 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
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesWe are open until 8 p.m. as part of Portsmouth's First Fridays. Visit our two most recent exhibitions “A Sense of Place” and “Reinventing Portsmouth” both are a part of Portsmouth’s 400th anniversary celebrations.