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Daily Walking Tour (May–Oct)
Daily Walking Tours Walking Through 400 Years of History Daily at 10:30 am Saturday and the 2nd and 4th Friday at 2:30 pm This daily 90-minute walking tour covers the streets, stories, buildings, and architecture of historic downtown Portsmouth.Tour Description: Learn why Portsmouth is the hub of the New Hampshire Seacoast! Our downtown is filled […]
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Daily Walking Tour (May-Oct)
Daily Walking Tours Walking Through 400 Years of History Daily at 10:30 am Saturday and the 2nd and 4th Friday at 2:30 pm This daily 90-minute walking tour covers the streets, stories, buildings, and architecture of historic downtown Portsmouth.Tour Description: Learn why Portsmouth is the hub of the New Hampshire Seacoast! Our downtown is filled […]
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President Washington Walking Tour
President Washington Walking Tour
This 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.
Art ‘Round Town
Art ‘Round Town
Join us on the first Friday of every month when we are open until 8 p.m. All museum admission is free on First Fridays.
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New Hampshire Gives
Join us for New Hampshire's biggest day of giving! Portsmouth Historical Society’s mission to preserve and tell the stories of the people of Portsmouth would not be possible without our many members, volunteers, and supporters who make our work a true community effort. As we celebrate over 400 years of Portsmouth’s history, we are honored […]
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Making Music Family Day
Making Music Family Day
Join us for a Family Day all about making music! The day will start with a performance from Jeff Warner, called “Music in my Pockets,” and then we’ll make our own musical instruments out of recycled materials.
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LGBTQ+ Walking Tour
LGBTQ+ Walking Tour
Discover 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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Women of Portsmouth Walking Tour
Women of Portsmouth Walking Tour
Learn the untold stories of navigators, preachers, artists, authors, tavern keepers, and madams who defied stereotypes and shaped Portsmouth on this 90 minutes tour.
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Does Truth Matter?
Does Truth Matter?
This event is a facilitated discussion of these and related questions about one of the oldest topics in philosophy: truth. After a brief introduction to some basic concepts and distinctions, Dr. Tepley will lead the audience in a conversation about these questions. The goal is not to tell attendees what to believe but rather to give […]
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President Washington Walking Tour
President Washington Walking Tour
This 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.
1 event,
1 event,
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LGBTQ+ Walking Tour
LGBTQ+ Walking Tour
Learn about the hidden history of LGBT clubs, organizations, and people who impacted the Seacoast of NH on this 90-minute walking tour.
1 event,
1 event,
1 event,
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“A Sense of Place” Curator Tour
“A Sense of Place” Curator Tour
Spend an hour walking through our downstairs exhibition with the experts. Curators and museum staff will highlight behind-the-scenes exhibition creation, point out favorite items included, and add further information that just couldn't fit within or on the walls of our museum.
Book Signing: Portsmouth Time Machine
Book Signing: Portsmouth Time Machine
Join author J. Dennis Robinson, and illustrator Robert Squier at a book signing for "Portsmouth Time Machine."
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President Washington Walking Tour
President Washington Walking Tour
This 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.
1 event,
Daily Walking Tour (May-Oct)
This daily 90-minute walking tour covers the streets, stories, buildings, and architecture of historic downtown Portsmouth.