BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Portsmouth Historical Society - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Portsmouth Historical Society X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Portsmouth Historical Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T093724 CREATED:20251114T204545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T154801Z UID:10000598-1764691200-1764709200@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Community Night: Flatbread DESCRIPTION:Who knew that pizza night was the perfect way to keep history alive!\n \n Check out the Portsmouth Flatbread Location\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, December 2\, 2025\nJoin us for a delicious way to support the Portsmouth Historical Society! From 4:00 to 9:00 pm\, Flatbread Company in Portsmouth will generously donate a portion of all dine-in and take-out sales to help fund our exhibitions\, education programs\, and preservation initiatives. During the Benefit Bake Night we receive\n$1.75 per small pizza sold\n$3.50 per large pizza sold\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n UNABLE TO ATTEND? You can still keep Portsmouth’s history alive. Consider a donation to support Portsmouth Historical Society’s mission to connect the community to our past\, present and future through collections\, interpretation\, education\, and preservation. \n \n Keep History Alive! URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/flatbread-benefit-night/ LOCATION:Flatbread Company\, 138 Congress Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Flatbread-Community-Night-122.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T190000 DTSTAMP:20260525T093724 CREATED:20251114T185205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T185214Z UID:10000597-1764869400-1764874800@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Member Sip n' Shop DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and exclusive holiday shopping experience!\nEnjoy up to 20% discounts\, raffles\, and door prizes\, plus complimentary light refreshments to make your shopping even more enjoyable. Members are welcome to bring a friend for an evening of holiday cheer and unique finds. Don’t miss out on this festive annual event! \n \n Browse the online store URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/sip-n-shop-2025/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Welcome Center & Museum Shop Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Sip-Shop-Event-2025.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T113000 DTSTAMP:20260525T093724 CREATED:20251001T185930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T185937Z UID:10000576-1764928800-1764934200@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Homeschool Day: Celia Thaxter & Poetry DESCRIPTION:Discover Portsmouth’s great poetess and her love of the Isles of Shoals. Take these lessons and end the day writing your own poetry.\n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Homeschool History Program! URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/homeschool-dec-poetry/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Homeschool-Day-Second-Sessions-2025.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T193000 DTSTAMP:20260525T093724 CREATED:20251029T142654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T143901Z UID:10000593-1764955800-1764963000@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Gingerbread Reception and Awards Party DESCRIPTION:Gingerbread Reception and Judge’s Awards\nFriday\, December 5\, 5:30–7:30 pm\nJoin us to celebrate the opening of our 35th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibition! Get in the holiday spirit and see our marvelous cookie creations\, while also enjoying some cider and small treats. Stay for the big reveal of the winners of our Judges’ Choice prizes! \nThis event is free and open to the public.\n \n See all the sweet details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to our sweet sponsors:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nAvery Insurance \nDevine Millimet \nLouis F. Clarizio\, DDS PA \nPortsmouth Chamber of Commerce \nSeacoast Lately \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A part of: URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/gingerbread-party-2025/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Gingerbread-Reception-2025.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T093724 CREATED:20251029T152546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T152546Z UID:10000594-1765015200-1765054800@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Open Late for Shop & Stroll DESCRIPTION: URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/shop-stroll-2025/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs,Welcome Center & Museum Shop Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Gingerbread-Logo-2025-FB-web.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T190000 DTSTAMP:20260525T093724 CREATED:20251120T004722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T004728Z UID:10000604-1765387800-1765393200@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Reinventing Portsmouth Book Launch DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the launch of Reinventing Portsmouth\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP to the Book Launch\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author:\n \nRobert Thoresen served as Portsmouth’s Planning Director from 1971 thru 1977. During that time he contributed to the City’s revitalization effort and many other planning efforts. He later consulted nationally on downtown revitalization\, historic preservation\, and other planning issues. He became a development consultant and has rehabilitated historic properties. He has served in leadership positions on many non-profit boards. He holds an AB in Sociology and a Master of Regional Planning degree from Syracuse University and a Master of Public Administration degree from UNH. URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/reinventing-portsmouth-book-launch/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Welcome Center & Museum Shop Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Thoresen-Book-Event-12.10.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T093724 CREATED:20251114T212000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T212000Z UID:10000600-1765533600-1765569600@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Extended Gingerbread Hours DESCRIPTION: URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/extended-gingerbread-12-12/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Gingerbread-Logo-2025-FB-web.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T183000 DTSTAMP:20260525T093724 CREATED:20251027T152615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T152615Z UID:10000590-1765560600-1765564200@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Gingerbread Tips & Tricks Tour DESCRIPTION: URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/gingerbread-tour-12-12/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Gingerbread-Logo-2025-FB-web.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T113000 DTSTAMP:20260525T093724 CREATED:20251126T153530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T153536Z UID:10000605-1765621800-1765625400@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Gingerbread Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us in the gallery for more gingerbread workshops!\n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Gingerbread House Workshop!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Explore the Gingerbread Contest URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/gingerbread-workshop-12-13/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/December-Gingerbead-House-Workshops.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T150000 DTSTAMP:20260525T093724 CREATED:20251113T171537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T171545Z UID:10000595-1765630800-1765638000@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:New Favorites Cookie Swap DESCRIPTION:Discover a new holiday tradition and enjoy the Gingerbread Contest!\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP to the Cookie Swap URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/cookie-swap-2025/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Cookie-Swap-12.13.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T093724 CREATED:20251114T212346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T212346Z UID:10000601-1766138400-1766174400@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Extended Gingerbread Hours DESCRIPTION: URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/extended-gingerbread-12-19/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Gingerbread-Logo-2025-FB-web.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T183000 DTSTAMP:20260525T093724 CREATED:20251027T153009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T153009Z UID:10000591-1766165400-1766169000@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Gingerbread Tips & Tricks Tour DESCRIPTION: URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/gingerbread-tour-12-19/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Gingerbread-Logo-2025-FB-web.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T113000 DTSTAMP:20260525T093724 CREATED:20251126T153801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T153807Z UID:10000606-1766226600-1766230200@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Gingerbread Workshop DESCRIPTION:Be inspired by the gingerbread contest and make your own gingerbread house!\n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Gingerbread House Workshop!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Explore the Gingerbread Contest URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/gingerbread-workshop-12-20/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/December-Gingerbead-House-Workshops.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251226 DTSTAMP:20260525T093724 CREATED:20251113T183613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T183627Z UID:10000596-1766620800-1766707199@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Museum Closed- Christmas Day DESCRIPTION:Portsmouth Historical Society Closed 12/25\nThe historical society will be closed on Thursday\, December 25 in observation of Christmas Day. We will reopen the next day\, Friday\, December 26 at 10 a.m with more delicious holiday fun at the 35th Annual Gingerbread Contest and Exhibition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More About Gingerbread URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/museum-closed-12-25-25/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Welcome Center & Museum Shop Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Exterior10Middle2023.jpg GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251226 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251231 DTSTAMP:20260525T093724 CREATED:20251114T211633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T211633Z UID:10000599-1766707200-1767139199@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Holiday Hours: 10 am – 4 pm DESCRIPTION: URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/holiday-hours-2025/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Gingerbread-logo-9x16-1-scaled.jpg GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR