• “Winds of Change” Curator Tour

    “Cabot Lyford: Winds of Change” Curator Tour
    Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    A behind-the-scenes look at our current exhibition Walk through “Winds of Change,” a retrospective of the work of Cabot Lyford (1925–2016), with Guest Curator Rachel Walls. Learn how Lyford’s experimental approach to different materials and his advocacy of environmental and political issues through his art can resonate with viewers as much now as it did […]

  • “Winds of Change” Curator Tour

    Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    A behind-the-scenes look at our current exhibition Walk through “Winds of Change,” a retrospective of the work of Cabot Lyford (1925–2016), with Guest Curator Rachel Walls. Learn how Lyford’s experimental approach to different materials and his advocacy of environmental and political issues through his art can resonate with viewers as much now as it did […]

  • Family Day: Colonial Field Day

    John Paul Jones House 43 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    Join us for a morning of old-fashioned yard games at the John Paul Jones House for this free Family Day.

    Free
  • “Winds of Change” Curator Tour

    “Cabot Lyford: Winds of Change” Curator Tour
    Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    A behind-the-scenes look at our current exhibition Walk through “Winds of Change,” a retrospective of the work of Cabot Lyford (1925–2016), with Guest Curator Rachel Walls. Learn how Lyford’s experimental approach to different materials and his advocacy of environmental and political issues through his art can resonate with viewers as much now as it did […]

  • Family Day: Sunprinting Workshop

    Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    Create beautiful images using your own treasured objects and the power of the sun! Participant will take home their unique sun-printed fabric at the end.

  • “Winds of Change” Curator Tour

    “Cabot Lyford: Winds of Change” Curator Tour
    Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    A behind-the-scenes look at our current exhibition Walk through “Winds of Change,” a retrospective of the work of Cabot Lyford (1925–2016), with Guest Curator Rachel Walls. Learn how Lyford’s experimental approach to different materials and his advocacy of environmental and political issues through his art can resonate with viewers as much now as it did […]

  • Carrying Our Past, Beading Our Future

    Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    Join Abenaki beading artist, Kimberly-Ann Lussier, as she talks about the history of her craft, and demonstrates beading techniques.

  • Final Cabot Lyford Curator Tour

    Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    Walk through “Winds of Change,” a retrospective of the work of Cabot Lyford (1925–2016), with Guest Curator Rachel Walls.

  • 2026 Young Artists Contest

    Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    We invite our young visitors to explore their creativity! Visit our exhibitions, find a piece that inspires you, and create your own piece of writing or visual art.

  • Children’s Day: Young Artist Contest Workshop

    Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    Join us this Children’s Day with free admission for children and young people ages 18 and under! Enjoy crafts inspired by our current exhibitions. Maybe even submit your creation tot he Young Artist Contest.

  • John Paul Jones House Free Visit Day

    Celebrate American Independence with a visit to the John Paul Jones House. We will be open on July 4 from 10am to 4 pm with free admission for all.

  • Young Artist Contest Reception

    Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    Celebrate the creative young minds who are taking part in our third annual Young Artists Contest!