BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Portsmouth Historical Society - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701 DTSTAMP:20260423T192631 CREATED:20260406T201435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T201441Z UID:10000645-1777593600-1782863999@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Historic Portsmouth Walking Tours (May-Oct) DESCRIPTION:Historic Portsmouth\nDaily at 10:30 amSaturday and the 2nd and 4th Friday at 2:30 pmThis daily 90-minute walking tour covers the streets\, stories\, buildings\, and architecture of historic downtown Portsmouth. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book your walking tour!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tour Description:\nLearn why Portsmouth is the hub of the New Hampshire Seacoast! Our downtown is filled with hidden treasures. Our knowledgeable walking tour guides will introduce you to the city’s rich past and lively present—a unique mix of architecture\, specialty shops\, and bustling streets nestled in a village-like setting. This 90-minute guided walking tour is sure to bring the history of Portsmouth alive! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Walking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under.All tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH.Online reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings.Upgrade your ticket for just $5 to also visit our galleries and John Paul Jones House. URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/walking-tours-spring-2026/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Walking Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Daily-Walking-Tours.png 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:20260605T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T192631 CREATED:20260218T221849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T221858Z UID:10000624-1780660800-1780664400@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Curator Tour "Revolutionary Portsmouth" DESCRIPTION:Join our Curator for a Guided Tour of “Revolutionary Portsmouth”\nStep into a house that witnessed the American Revolution and may have housed important Revolutionary Figures. Join our Curator\, Gerry Ward\, as he walks through this exhibition examining the choices of everyday citizens in Portsmouth during the 1760s and 1770s. Democracy or monarchy? Patriot or a Loyalist. What did the Revolution actually mean for local African Americans\, Native Americans\, or women? What was life on the homefront like? What did the town look like at this time\, in terms of its architecture and material life?  \nTours happen at 12:00 and 5:30 pm.This is a free tour\, no registration required. \n \n Learn more about the exhibition URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/tour-rev-portsmouth-june/ LOCATION:John Paul Jones House\, 43 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States CATEGORIES:John Paul Jones Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/JPJ-Curator-Tour-6.5.webp GEO:43.075277514372;-70.76022445749 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=John Paul Jones House 43 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 03801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=43 Middle Street:geo:-70.76022445749,43.075277514372 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T192632 CREATED:20260409T140603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T140830Z UID:10000475-1780669800-1780675200@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Loyalist to Liberty Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:From Loyalist to Liberty\nSemi-Monthly at 2:30 pm\nFirst and third Fridays of the month\nThis 90-minute walking tour traces the path of Portsmouth during the 1770s. From 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.\n \nBook your walking tour!\nTour Description:\nLearn about British settlement of the Seacoast and the economic prosperity that made Portsmouth the capital city of the royal colony and then see how the events of the 1770s changed public opinion to that of revolution. During your 90-minute walk\, you will visit sites that are related to the American Revolution including: North Church and State House Plaque\, Queen’s Chapel\, Liberty Pole\, Pitt Tavern\, and more. \nWalking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under.\nAll tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH.\nOnline reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings.\nUpgrade your ticket for just $5 to also visit our galleries and John Paul Jones House. URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/loyalist-to-liberty-tour-2/2026-06-05/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Walking Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Loyalist-to-Liberty-2026-Tours.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:20260605T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T192632 CREATED:20260407T202229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T202234Z UID:10000648-1780678800-1780689600@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Art Round Town DESCRIPTION:We’ll be open until 8 p.m. every First Friday for Art ‘Round Town!\nFree admission all day long.\nVisit our most recent exhibition\, “Betty & Barney” and view highlights from our permanent collection in our “Past & Present” exhibition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More About "Betty & Barney"\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don’t forget about our free curator tours!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Betty & Barney" Curator TourMay 1\, 2026 12:00 pm "Betty & Barney" Curator TourMay 1\, 2026 5:30 pm Curator Tour "Revolutionary Portsmouth"June 5\, 2026 12:00 pm Curator Tour “Revolutionary Portsmouth”June 5\, 2026 5:30 pm "Betty & Barney" Curator TourJuly 3\, 2026 12:00 pm "Betty & Barney" Curator TourJuly 3\, 2026 5:30 pm URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/art-june-2026/ 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/2025/07/New-ART-Logo-Art-Round-Town.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:20260605T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T183000 DTSTAMP:20260423T192632 CREATED:20260218T222140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T222148Z UID:10000625-1780680600-1780684200@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Curator Tour “Revolutionary Portsmouth” DESCRIPTION:Join our Curator for a Guided Tour of “Revolutionary Portsmouth”\nStep into a house that witnessed the American Revolution and may have housed important Revolutionary Figures. Join our Curator\, Gerry Ward\, as he walks through this exhibition examining the choices of everyday citizens in Portsmouth during the 1760s and 1770s. Democracy or monarchy? Patriot or a Loyalist. What did the Revolution actually mean for local African Americans\, Native Americans\, or women? What was life on the homefront like? What did the town look like at this time\, in terms of its architecture and material life?  \nTours happen at 12:00 and 5:30 pm.This is a free tour\, no registration required. \n \n Learn more about the exhibition URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/june-tour-rev-portsmouth/ LOCATION:John Paul Jones House\, 43 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States CATEGORIES:John Paul Jones Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/JPJ-Curator-Tour-6.5.webp GEO:43.075277514372;-70.76022445749 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=John Paul Jones House 43 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 03801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=43 Middle Street:geo:-70.76022445749,43.075277514372 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T192632 CREATED:20260116T144333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T155049Z UID:10000505-1781101800-1781107200@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Women of Portsmouth Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Women of Portsmouth Walking Tour\nLearn the untold stories of navigators\, preachers\, artists\, authors\, tavern keepers\, and madams who defied stereotypes and shaped Portsmouth on this 90 minutes tour.\n \n \n\n Tour Description:\nFor over 400 years women have been shaping the course of Portsmouth’s history. After the 90-minute walking tour\, we hope you will walk away surprised by all the ways that women have impacted the fabric of this city. Your tour will cover almost two miles including Prescott Park and the Old Harbor.\n \n\n Walking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under.\nAll tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH.\nOnline reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings. URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/women-of-portsmouth-walking-tour-3/2026-06-10/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Walking Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Womens-Walking-Tour-2025-web.png 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:20260613T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T220000 DTSTAMP:20260423T192632 CREATED:20260307T234952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T234958Z UID:10000632-1781384400-1781388000@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Family Evening: Stargazing DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night looking up at the sky\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP to our Family Day\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 Thank you to our Family Day sponsor for making this free\, family-friendly event possible: URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/family-day-stargazing/ LOCATION:John Paul Jones House\, 43 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs,John Paul Jones Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/June-Family-Day-Stargazing-6.13.webp GEO:43.075277514372;-70.76022445749 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=John Paul Jones House 43 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 03801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=43 Middle Street:geo:-70.76022445749,43.075277514372 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T143000 DTSTAMP:20260423T192633 CREATED:20260407T152642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T152642Z UID:10000646-1781438400-1781447400@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:US@250: Big Watch at Strawbery Banke DESCRIPTION: URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/us250-big-watch/ LOCATION:Strawbery Banke\, 14 Hancock Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 03801\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/USA250-Big-Watch.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T163000 DTSTAMP:20260423T192633 CREATED:20260423T160539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T160539Z UID:10000661-1781706600-1781713800@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Historic Portsmouth Extended Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Historic Portsmouth Extended Walking Tour\nTwice a Month at 2:30 pm Third and fourth Wednesdays of the month\nStretch your legs on our longest walking tour! This two-hour tour includes all the highlights of the daily Historic Portsmouth tour and brings visitors to Prescott Park and the waterfront.\n \n \n\n Walking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under. All tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH. Online reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings. Upgrade your ticket for just $5 to also visit our galleries and John Paul Jones House. URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/historic-portsmouth-xl/2026-06-17/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Walking Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Extended-Historic-Portsmouth-Tour-2026.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:20260619T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T192633 CREATED:20260409T140603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T140830Z UID:10000652-1781879400-1781884800@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Loyalist to Liberty Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:From Loyalist to Liberty\nSemi-Monthly at 2:30 pm\nFirst and third Fridays of the month\nThis 90-minute walking tour traces the path of Portsmouth during the 1770s. From 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.\n \nBook your walking tour!\nTour Description:\nLearn about British settlement of the Seacoast and the economic prosperity that made Portsmouth the capital city of the royal colony and then see how the events of the 1770s changed public opinion to that of revolution. During your 90-minute walk\, you will visit sites that are related to the American Revolution including: North Church and State House Plaque\, Queen’s Chapel\, Liberty Pole\, Pitt Tavern\, and more. \nWalking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under.\nAll tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH.\nOnline reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings.\nUpgrade your ticket for just $5 to also visit our galleries and John Paul Jones House. URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/loyalist-to-liberty-tour-2/2026-06-19/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Walking Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Loyalist-to-Liberty-2026-Tours.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:20260624T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T163000 DTSTAMP:20260423T192633 CREATED:20260423T160539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T160539Z UID:10000662-1782311400-1782318600@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Historic Portsmouth Extended Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Historic Portsmouth Extended Walking Tour\nTwice a Month at 2:30 pm Third and fourth Wednesdays of the month\nStretch your legs on our longest walking tour! This two-hour tour includes all the highlights of the daily Historic Portsmouth tour and brings visitors to Prescott Park and the waterfront.\n \n \n\n Walking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under. All tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH. Online reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings. Upgrade your ticket for just $5 to also visit our galleries and John Paul Jones House. URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/historic-portsmouth-xl/2026-06-24/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Walking Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Extended-Historic-Portsmouth-Tour-2026.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 END:VCALENDAR