Events
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Chance Poetry: Workshop Pt. 2
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesExperiment with the written word! We’ll be taking inspiration from Cabot Lyford and the “Winds of Change” exhibition to try new styles and techniques.
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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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Yoga on the Lawn
John Paul Jones House 43 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin us on the John Paul Jones House lawn for afternoon yoga! Certified instructors will guide you through exercises for all skill levels as you enjoy the summer sunshine.
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Daily Walking Tours (May–October)
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesLearn why Portsmouth is the hub of the New Hampshire Seacoast on this 90 minute walking tour!
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“Winds of Change:” Lyford’s Art and Legacy
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin us for a discussion of the life, work, and legacy of artist Cabot Lyford and enjoy as former students share their thoughts on Lyford’s artistic influence.
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Loyalist to Liberty Walking Tour
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesFrom a hub of British loyalty a series of events in the 1770s fanned the flames of independence and turned Portsmouth into a hotbed of Patriotism.
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Portsmouth Peace Treaty Bell Ringing
John Paul Jones House 43 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin us below the cherry tree at the John Paul Jones House to celebrate the Portsmouth Peace Treaty!
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Art Round Town
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin us for free First Fridays and extended hours during Art Round Town.
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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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Community Fundraiser at Otto
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesCome enjoy great pizza and make a difference in your community—one bite at a time!Monday, September 8, 2025 Join us for a delicious way to support the Portsmouth Historical Society! From 11:00 am to 10:00 pm, Otto's Pizza in Portsmouth will generously donate 10% of all dine-in and take-out sales to help fund our exhibitions, […]
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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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Valerie Cunningham Marker Unveiling
Seacoast African American Cultural Center 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire as they celebrate the installation of their most recent marker and Valerie Cunningham's lifetime of work.