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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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Family Day: Colonial Field Day
John Paul Jones House 43 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin us for a morning of old-fashioned yard games at the John Paul Jones House for this free Family Day.
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ASL-supported Walking Tour
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesExplore 400 years of Portsmouth history on a guided ASL-accessible walking tour.
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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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Adopt an Artifact Object Showcase
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesStop by this object showcase, engage with our collection and directly support our 2026 exhibition, “Revolutionary Portsmouth.”
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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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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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Lessons from the Preservation Trades
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin preservation expert Judy Hayward for a dynamic discussion on the essential role of traditional trades in saving historic structures.
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LGBTQ+ Walking Tour
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 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.
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Read it and Eat: Celebrating Women Chefs
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesCelebrate women chefs at our upcoming Read it and Eat! Bring a dish from a female-authored recipe and explore culinary history together.
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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.