BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Portsmouth Historical Society - ECPv6.16.3//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:20260604T025700 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:20260604T025700 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:20260604T025700 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:20260605T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T183000 DTSTAMP:20260604T025700 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:20260614T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T143000 DTSTAMP:20260604T025700 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:20260619T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T025700 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;VALUE=DATE:20260701 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901 DTSTAMP:20260604T025700 CREATED:20260409T135002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T135816Z UID:10000649-1782864000-1788220799@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-summer-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:20260703T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T025700 CREATED:20260409T140603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T140830Z UID:10000476-1783089000-1783094400@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-2/2026-07-03/ 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:20260711T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T120000 DTSTAMP:20260604T025701 CREATED:20260225T221156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T221203Z UID:10000630-1783765800-1783771200@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Family Day: House Birthday Party DESCRIPTION:Help us celebrate the 268th birthday of this historic property!\nJoin us on the John Paul Jones House lawn all day for lawn games and crafts\, fit for a revolutionary-era birthday bash as we celebrate the construction of this Portsmouth home. \nAll Day Activities:\n\nYard Games: croquet\, graves (french hoops)\, cornhole\, sack races\, and more\nI-Spy house tour\nColoring Activities\nCupcakes!\n\nFree admission to the John Paul Jones House 10 a.m.– 5 p.m.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Plan your visit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the House\nThe building known today as the John Paul Jones House was built in 1758 for Gregory Purcell\, a sea captain and merchant. When built\, the house was considered to be at the edge of downtown and was amongst only a handful of stately three story homes in the city. The house changed hands several times during the nineteenth century. Owners included Woodbury Langdon\, Henry and Alexander Ladd who rented the home to Senator John F. Parrott\, and Samuel Lord.\nIt’s name comes from the potential resident\, Captain John Paul Jones\, who is believed to have stayed there during the American Revolution. URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/family-day-party/ 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/July-Family-Day-711-JPJ-House-Birthday.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:20260717T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T025701 CREATED:20260409T140603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T140830Z UID:10000653-1784298600-1784304000@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-2/2026-07-17/ 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/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:20260807T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T025701 CREATED:20260218T231114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T231120Z UID:10000626-1786104000-1786107600@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/august-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-8.7.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:20260807T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T025701 CREATED:20260409T140603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T140830Z UID:10000477-1786113000-1786118400@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-2/2026-08-07/ 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:20260821T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T025701 CREATED:20260409T140603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T140830Z UID:10000654-1787322600-1787328000@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-2/2026-08-21/ 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;VALUE=DATE:20260901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101 DTSTAMP:20260604T025701 CREATED:20260409T141342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T141350Z UID:10000657-1788220800-1793491199@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-fall-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:20260904T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T025701 CREATED:20260409T140603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T140830Z UID:10000478-1788532200-1788537600@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-2/2026-09-04/ 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:20260918T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T025701 CREATED:20260409T140603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T140830Z UID:10000655-1789741800-1789747200@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-2/2026-09-18/ 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:20260924T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T183000 DTSTAMP:20260604T025701 CREATED:20260528T170006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T170013Z UID:10000713-1790271000-1790274600@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Revolutionary Portsmouth Lecture Series “The Politicization of Shoes” at Portsmouth Historical DESCRIPTION:“Revolutionary Portsmouth” Joint Lecture Series:\n \n \n \n \n \n The Politicization of Shoes: Purchasing Patriotism During the Revolutionary Era\, 1760s–1770sThursday\, September 24\, 2026\, 5:30–6:30 p.m.Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth \nDr. Kimberly Alexander explores how everyday consumer choices became acts of political expression during the Revolutionary era. Focusing on shoes as a case study\, she reveals how American women supported boycotts of English goods by purchasing locally made footwear and repairing existing pairs\, helping disrupt British industry and advance the cause of independence. \nDr. Kimberly Alexander is a Senior Lecturer and Director of Museum Studies in the History Department at the University of New Hampshire. A former curator at institutions including the MIT Museum\, Peabody Essex Museum\, and Strawbery Banke Museum\, she specializes in material culture and dress history. Her publications include Treasures Afoot: Shoe Stories from the Georgian Era and Fashioning the New England Family. \n \n Get your tickets to the lecture URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/lecture-revolution-shoes/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs,John Paul Jones Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Joint-Lecture-Shoes-at-PHS.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:20261002T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T025701 CREATED:20260218T231525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T231531Z UID:10000627-1790942400-1790946000@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-oct/ 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-10.2.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:20261002T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T025701 CREATED:20260409T140603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T140830Z UID:10000479-1790951400-1790956800@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-2/2026-10-02/ 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:20261016T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T025701 CREATED:20260409T140603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T140830Z UID:10000656-1792161000-1792166400@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-2/2026-10-16/ 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:20261112T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T183000 DTSTAMP:20260604T025701 CREATED:20260528T172929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T172934Z UID:10000714-1794504600-1794508200@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Revolutionary Portsmouth Lecture Series "The Enduring Legacy of Wentworth Cheswill" DESCRIPTION:“Revolutionary Portsmouth” Joint Lecture Series:\n \n \n \n \n \n The Enduring Legacy of Wentworth CheswillThursday\, November 12\, 2026\, 5:30–6:30 p.m.Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth \nJohn Herman offers a closer look at Wentworth Cheswill\, a pioneering and often overlooked figure in early American history. An archaeologist\, messenger rider\, and the first person of African descent elected to public office in the United States\, Cheswill’s life reflects a remarkable journey from enslavement to civic leadership. This talk highlights his lasting impact and the broader story of Black history in Revolutionary-era New England. \nJohn Herman is an artist\, educator\, and performer whose work brings local history to life. His practice spans visual art and improvisational theatre\, and he has been featured in NH PBS’s Granite State Challenge as part of its America250 programming. He is the author of Wentworth Cheswill’s Ride: Chasing a Would-Be American Folk Hero. \n \n Get your tickets to the lecture URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/lecture-cheswill/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs,John Paul Jones Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Joint-Lecture-Cheswell-at-PHS.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