• Art Round Town

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

    Join us for free First Fridays and extended hours during Art Round Town.

  • “Winds of Change” Curator Tour

    “Cabot Lyford: Winds of Change” Curator Tour
    Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    A 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 […]

  • Community Fundraiser at Otto

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

    Come 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, […]

  • Valerie Cunningham Marker Unveiling

    Seacoast African American Cultural Center 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    Join the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire as they celebrate the installation of their most recent marker and Valerie Cunningham's lifetime of work.

  • Family Day: Sunprinting Workshop

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

    Create beautiful images using your own treasured objects and the power of the sun! Participant will take home their unique sun-printed fabric at the end.

  • Painting with Paper: A Collage Workshop

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

    In this workshop, participants will experiment with various collage techniques and learn more about this 2D medium with NHAA exhibition artist Ember Nevis.

  • Homeschool Day: Using Your Voice

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

    Inspired by America’s upcoming 250th birthday, we will focus on the topic of how people use their voices to change the world around them.

  • Loyalist to Liberty Walking Tour

    Loyalist to Liberty Walking Tour
    Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    From 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.

  • LGBTQ+ Walking Tour

    LGBTQ+ Walking Tour
    Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 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.