Calendar of Events
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Daily Walking Tours (May–October)
This daily 90-minute walking tour covers the streets, stories, buildings, and architecture of historic downtown Portsmouth.
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1 event,
Daily Walking Tours (May–October)
This daily 90-minute walking tour covers the streets, stories, buildings, and architecture of historic downtown Portsmouth.
1 event,
1 event,
4 events,
Loyalist to Liberty Walking Tour
Loyalist to Liberty Walking Tour
See how a series of events in the 1770s fanned the flames of independence.
“The Matter of Memory” Closing Reception & Art ‘Round Town
“The Matter of Memory” Closing Reception & Art ‘Round Town
Open until 8pm with free admission all day.
2 events,
Death in Colonial New England: Cemetery Tour
Death in Colonial New England: Cemetery Tour
Take a walk with us through North Cemetery and learn about death in colonial New England.
2 events,
How to Research Your Historic Property
How to Research Your Historic Property
Learn more about the Portsmouth Plaque Program and start researching your property.
1 event,
1 event,
2 events,
Women of Portsmouth Walking Tour
Women of Portsmouth Walking Tour
Walk away from this 90-minute tour surprised by all the ways that women have impacted Portsmouth.
1 event,
1 event,
1 event,
1 event,
2 events,
Final Day of the John Paul Jones Season
Visit the John Paul Jones House before October 14, when we close for the season.
1 event,
2 events,
Along the Waterfront
Along the Waterfront
Stretch your legs on this two-hour tour that goes down to Portsmouth's working waterfront.
1 event,
3 events,
Portsmouth History Homeschool Program
Portsmouth History Homeschool Program
Join the Portsmouth Historical Society for this homeschool day about life in Colonial America.
Loyalist to Liberty Walking Tour
Loyalist to Liberty Walking Tour
See how a series of events in the 1770s fanned the flames of independence.
2 events,
Death in Colonial New England: Cemetery Tour
Death in Colonial New England: Cemetery Tour
Take a walk with us through North Cemetery and learn about death in colonial New England.
2 events,
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,
3 events,
Along the Waterfront
Along the Waterfront
Stretch your legs on this two-hour tour that goes down to Portsmouth's working waterfront.
Rainbow Symposium
Rainbow Symposium
A panel discussion will explore the vital role of historic preservation and material culture in honoring the LGBTQ community's contributions to Portsmouth.
1 event,
2 events,
Victorian Halloween Party
Victorian Halloween Party
Help support the Portsmouth Historical Society and join us on the evening of October 25th to party like it's 1899!
2 events,
“It’s Pastel” Reception
“It’s Pastel” Reception
Join The Pastel Society of New Hampshire for the opening reception and awards ceremony.