BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Portsmouth Historical Society - ECPv6.15.20//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: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;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T190000 DTSTAMP:20260423T115656 CREATED:20260331T193542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T193547Z UID:10000633-1777051800-1777057200@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:“Contemporary Currents” Judges’ Award Ceremony DESCRIPTION:“Contemporary Currents” Awards Ceremony\nFriday\, April 24\, 5:30–7 pm\nJoin Portsmouth Historical Society and the New Hampshire Art Association for the Awards Ceremony for Contemporary Currents on Friday\, April 24\, from 5:30–7 PM. his dynamic exhibition includes 41 works by New Hampshire artists inspired by the story of Betty and Barney Hill. Drawing on themes of alienation\, the unknown\, and the courage it takes to be believed\, these works explore what it means to stand apart from the ordinary.\nEnjoy an evening of art\, conversation\, and community. All works are available for purchase\, with proceeds benefiting local artists\, Portsmouth Historical Society\, and the New Hampshire Art Association. Judges’ Awards will be announced at 6:15 pm\, and all attendees can vote for their favorite artwork in People’s Choice. \nThis event is free and open to the public.\n \n Learn more about "Contemporary Currents"\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Browse and Buy Artwork\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See what’s happening at the NHAA: \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 Thank you to our award sponsors URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/cc-awards-2026/ 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/2026/03/CC-Judges-Awards-Event-Graphic.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:20260501T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T123000 DTSTAMP:20260423T115656 CREATED:20260212T193956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T143712Z UID:10000615-1777636800-1777638600@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:"Betty & Barney" Curator Tour DESCRIPTION:Take a Guided Tour Around “Betty & Barney”\nJoin Meredith Affleck\, our Exhibitions Manager and X-Files fan\, as she guides you through the “Betty & Barney” exhibition. This exhibition will cover the reported UFO abduction\, leaving you to draw your own conclusions\, and showcase Betty and Barney’s active role within the Portsmouth community. Learn how broad of an impact their experience had on pop culture and the way we think of aliens. \nFinish your tour with a visit to the complementary\, contemporary exhibition upstairs featuring a juried selection of NHAA artists. \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/betty-barney-tour-may/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Downstairs Exhibtion,Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Betty-Barney-Curator-Tour-May-scaled.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:20260501T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T115656 CREATED:20260407T183818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T183826Z UID:10000647-1777654800-1777665600@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 the Exhibition\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-may-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:20260501T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T180000 DTSTAMP:20260423T115657 CREATED:20260212T194205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T194211Z UID:10000616-1777656600-1777658400@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:"Betty & Barney" Curator Tour DESCRIPTION:Take a Guided Tour Around “Betty & Barney”\nJoin Meredith Affleck\, our Exhibitions Manager and X-Files fan\, as she guides you through the “Betty & Barney” exhibition. This exhibition will cover the reported UFO abduction\, leaving you to draw your own conclusions\, and showcase Betty and Barney’s active role within the Portsmouth community. Learn how broad of an impact their experience had on pop culture and the way we think of aliens. \nFinish your tour with a visit to the complementary\, contemporary exhibition upstairs featuring a juried selection of NHAA artists. \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/may-betty-barney-tour/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Downstairs Exhibtion,Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Betty-Barney-Curator-Tour-May-scaled.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:20260703T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T123000 DTSTAMP:20260423T115657 CREATED:20260212T194823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T194829Z UID:10000617-1783080000-1783081800@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:"Betty & Barney" Curator Tour DESCRIPTION:Take a Guided Tour Around “Betty & Barney”\nJoin Meredith Affleck\, our Exhibitions Manager and X-Files fan\, as she guides you through the “Betty & Barney” exhibition. This exhibition will cover the reported UFO abduction\, leaving you to draw your own conclusions\, and showcase Betty and Barney’s active role within the Portsmouth community. Learn how broad of an impact their experience had on pop culture and the way we think of aliens. \nFinish your tour with a visit to the complementary\, contemporary exhibition upstairs featuring a juried selection of NHAA artists. \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/betty-barney-tour-july/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Downstairs Exhibtion,Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Betty-Barney-Curator-Tour-July-scaled.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:20260703T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T180000 DTSTAMP:20260423T115657 CREATED:20260212T195212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T195219Z UID:10000618-1783099800-1783101600@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:"Betty & Barney" Curator Tour DESCRIPTION:Take a Guided Tour Around “Betty & Barney”\nJoin Meredith Affleck\, our Exhibitions Manager and X-Files fan\, as she guides you through the “Betty & Barney” exhibition. This exhibition will cover the reported UFO abduction\, leaving you to draw your own conclusions\, and showcase Betty and Barney’s active role within the Portsmouth community. Learn how broad of an impact their experience had on pop culture and the way we think of aliens. \nFinish your tour with a visit to the complementary\, contemporary exhibition upstairs featuring a juried selection of NHAA artists. \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/july-betty-barney-tour/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Downstairs Exhibtion,Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Betty-Barney-Curator-Tour-July-scaled.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:20260904T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T123000 DTSTAMP:20260423T115657 CREATED:20260212T214041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T214047Z UID:10000619-1788523200-1788525000@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:"Betty & Barney" Curator Tour DESCRIPTION:Take a Guided Tour Around “Betty & Barney”\nJoin Meredith Affleck\, our Exhibitions Manager and X-Files fan\, as she guides you through the “Betty & Barney” exhibition. This exhibition will cover the reported UFO abduction\, leaving you to draw your own conclusions\, and showcase Betty and Barney’s active role within the Portsmouth community. Learn how broad of an impact their experience had on pop culture and the way we think of aliens. \nFinish your tour with a visit to the complementary\, contemporary exhibition upstairs featuring a juried selection of NHAA artists. \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/betty-barney-tour-sept/ 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/2026/02/Betty-Barney-Curator-Tour-Sept-scaled.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:20260904T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T180000 DTSTAMP:20260423T115657 CREATED:20260212T214232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T214238Z UID:10000620-1788543000-1788544800@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:"Betty & Barney" Curator Tour DESCRIPTION:Take a Guided Tour Around “Betty & Barney”\nJoin Meredith Affleck\, our Exhibitions Manager and X-Files fan\, as she guides you through the “Betty & Barney” exhibition. This exhibition will cover the reported UFO abduction\, leaving you to draw your own conclusions\, and showcase Betty and Barney’s active role within the Portsmouth community. Learn how broad of an impact their experience had on pop culture and the way we think of aliens. \nFinish your tour with a visit to the complementary\, contemporary exhibition upstairs featuring a juried selection of NHAA artists. \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/sept-betty-barney-tour/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Downstairs Exhibtion,Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Betty-Barney-Curator-Tour-Sept-scaled.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