“A Sense of Place” Exhibition Final Day
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesMake sure to visit before October 28 to see the companion exhibition to "The History of Portsmouth in 101 Objects"
“It’s Pastel!” Pastel Society of NH Reception
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin the Pastel Society of New Hampshire for their annual juried exhibition, meet the artists, and hear the announcement of the award-winning submissions.
“It’s Pastel” 2023 Juried Exhibition Opens
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesNH Pastel Society "It's Pastel" 2023 Juried Exhibition October 29 – November 17
Daily Walking Tour (Season Extended)
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.
Art ‘Round Town featuring Joshua Hrehovcik
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin us in the museum galleries as we are open late.
Brewster Series: Bark Basket Making Workshop
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesLearn traditional bark basket making techniquesRegister for Community Bark Basket MakingPhotos by Ted B. Sierad, Ed & Helen PelletierLearn about our workshop leader, Jennifer Lee Artist Statement: These bark baskets are made from the trees around my house. Following the season of “loose bark moon” or when the bark is slipping, the bark is peeled […]
Family Day: Gingerbread House Workshop
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin us in the festive spirit and build a gingerbread house with us! Get expert tips and keep your kitchen at home pristine.
JPJ Open on Veterans Day
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesThe John Paul Jones House will be open on Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11 from 11 am to 3 pm free of charge.
Portsmouth on Tap: Earth Eagle
Earth Eagle Brewing 175 High St, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin us at the November 16 event in the Portsmouth on Tap series. This event is hosted by Earth Eagle and their brew is inspired by the Portsmouth ride of Paul Revere.
Gingerbread Contest Registration Closes
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesHurry up and register to enter the gingerbread contest before registration ends!
Museum Closed-Thanksgiving
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesPortsmouth Historical Society Closed 11/23 The historical society will be closed on Thursday, November 23 in observation of the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen the next day, Friday, November 24 at 10 a.m with the opening of our 33rd Annual Gingerbread Contest and Exhibition.
Gingerbread Exhibition Opens
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesIT’S THE SWEETEST TIME OF THE YEAR!Exhibition on display Nov. 24–Dec. 30, 2023, 10:00 am–5:00 pmOpen until 7:00 pm on Fridays in DecemberFree for all!To celebrate over 400 years of Portsmouth’s history, the gingerbread committee at Portsmouth Historical Society has chosen the theme of “Portsmouth Past, Present and Future.” We want to see gingerbread incarnations […]