Portsmouth Peace Treaty Bell Ringing

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

Join in the annual Portsmouth tradition of ringing the bells to commemorate the signing of the Portsmouth Peace Treaty, ending the Russ-Japanese War.

Curator Tours

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

Go behind-the-scenes on this tour of our current exhibitions.

Loyalist to Liberty Walking Tour

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

See how a series of events in the 1770s fanned the flames of independence.

Art Round Town

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

Open until 8pm with free admission all day.

Women of Portsmouth Walking Tour

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

Walk away from this 90-minute tour surprised by all the ways that women have impacted Portsmouth.

Being Black: The Immigrant Experience with SAACC

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

Join us and the Seacoast African American Cultural Center for this important roundtable discussionpart of the:Sign up to attend this Color-filled ConversationBecky FieldAbout the Presenter: Since 2012, photographer Becky Field has documented cultural diversity among immigrants in New Hampshire. Her photography project, Different Roots, Common Dreams: New Hampshire’s Cultural Diversity, has been exhibited throughout the […]

Full STEAM Ahead Family Day

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

Build your own model Dory boat and learn about Portsmouth's rich shipbuilding industry.

LGBTQ+ Walking Tour

Portsmouth Historical Society 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.

Along the Waterfront

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

Stretch your legs on this two-hour tour that goes down to Portsmouth's working waterfront.

Revolutionary Portsmouth: The Raid on Fort William and Mary

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

It wasn't the shot heard 'round the world, but it was an early standoff between patriots and the British. Learn more at our Fort William & mary lecture ahead of it's 250th anniversary.

Loyalist to Liberty Walking Tour

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

See how a series of events in the 1770s fanned the flames of independence.

Read it and Eat!

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

Join us for this potluck dinner in the museum gallery.