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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.
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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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Family Day: Sculpture
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesCreate bold clay sculptures inspired by Cabot Lyford! A hands-on art workshop for all ages—materials provided. Dress for mess and fun.
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Lecture: Public Art in Portsmouth
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesCome learn more about the history of our city’s impressive array of public art, and all the hard work that goes into preserving and expanding that collection.