Making an Impact Conversation
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesLearn how to take the first steps towards engaging with your community and supporting the causes that matter to you.
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.
Red Phone Booth Ribbon Cutting
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesWelcome back the red phone booth with us! Join us as we welcome back the red phone booth to the Historical Society Grounds. The newly renovated phone booth will now sit in front of the Historical Society building. After helping us celebrate the unveiling, step inside the museum to visit our exhibition “A Sense of […]
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!
“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.