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’ll be open until 8 p.m. on August 4th for Art ‘Round Town! Free admission all day long.Visit our two most recent exhibitions "A Sense of Place" and "Reinventing Portsmouth" […]
“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.
Women of Portsmouth Walking Tour
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesLearn the untold stories of navigators, preachers, artists, authors, tavern keepers, and madams who defied stereotypes and shaped Portsmouth on this 90 minutes tour.
Twilight Tour
John Paul Jones House 43 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesSee the objects that have defined multiple eras of Portsmouth's history, from its indigenous past to the present day, on this special evening when we are open until 8 p.m. alongside many other houses that make up the Portsmouth Historical Sites Association.
Ocean Exploring Family Day
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesLearn all about our magnificent oceans and the creatures that live there! See and touch coastal critters at 11 am and 12:30 pm. Take part in ocean-themed crafts and activities from 11 am–4 pm, including making ocean slime and experimenting with how to clean up an oil spill.
LGBTQ+ Walking Tour
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesLearn about the hidden history of LGBT clubs, organizations, and people who impacted the Seacoast of NH on this 90-minute walking tour.
“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.
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.
Knit Happens
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesGet Hooked on History!
Whether 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!
Arts and Culture in 1970s Portsmouth
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin Marguerite Mathews, founder and co-artistic director of the Pontine Theatre, and Jon Kimbell, former artistic director of Theatre by the Sea for a conversation about the flourishing arts and cultural scene that developed in Portsmouth in the 1970s.
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.