Events
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“Winds of Change” Curator Tour
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesA behind-the-scenes look at our current exhibition Walk through “Winds of Change,” a retrospective of the work of Cabot Lyford (1925–2016), with Guest Curator Rachel Walls. Learn how Lyford’s experimental approach to different materials and his advocacy of environmental and political issues through his art can resonate with viewers as much now as it did […]
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“Contemporary Currents” Closing Reception
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin us for the closing reception of "Contemporary Currents" a joint exhibition with the New Hampshire Arts Association.
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Cemetery Tours: Point of Graves
Point of Graves 1-199 Mechanic St, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesTake a walk with us through Portsmouth’s two oldest cemeteries - Point of Graves and North Cemetery - and learn about how colonial New England viewed death and their funerals.
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Women of Portsmouth Walking Tour
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesFor over 400 years women have been shaping the course of Portsmouth’s history, learn more on this 90-minute walking tour.
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Art Advocacy Panel
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin our panelist to reflect on how artists balance personal vision with public impact through their creative work.
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Cemetery Tours: Point of Graves
Point of Graves 1-199 Mechanic St, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesTake a walk with us through Portsmouth’s two oldest cemeteries - Point of Graves and North Cemetery - and learn about how colonial New England viewed death and their funerals.
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Family Day: Cemetery Tours
North Cemetery 114 Maplewood Ave, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin us for some history and Halloween fun at North Cemetery! Learn about the cemetery through a scavanger hunt. Costumes welcome!
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Cemetery Tours: North Cemetery
North Cemetery 114 Maplewood Ave, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesTake a walk with us through Portsmouth’s two oldest cemeteries - Point of Graves and North Cemetery - and learn about how colonial New England viewed death and their funerals.
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Autumn Photo Walk
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin "Contemporary Currents" photographer Ken Goldman on an autumn photo walk around Portsmouth, bring your camera or phone!
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Along the Waterfront Walking Tour
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesStretch your legs on our two-hour tour. Explore Prescott Park, the working waterfront, the tugboats, a bit of beer history and more.
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Cemetery Tours: North Cemetery
North Cemetery 114 Maplewood Ave, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesTake a walk with us through Portsmouth’s two oldest cemeteries - Point of Graves and North Cemetery - and learn about how colonial New England viewed death and their funerals.
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Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse Lecture
Portsmouth Public Library 175 Parrot Ave, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin Friends of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouses for an informative evening at the library as they discuss the new challenges that severe storms have on operations