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Annual Meeting (Member Event)
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesWe welcome all members to attend the 2025 Annual Meeting
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Young Artist Contest
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesWe invite our young visitors to explore their creativity with our 2nd annual Young Artists Contest! Come visit our two exhibitions, “Winds of Change,” which features the sculpture and paintings of artist Cabot Lyford, and “Contemporary Currents,” which features many local artists across different mediums, and find a piece that inspires you. Take that inspiration, […]
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“Winds of Change” Curator Tour
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesA 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 […]
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“Winds of Change” Curator Tour
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesA 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 […]
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Children’s Day: Young Artist Contest Crafts
Get creative with this special Children's Day craft Join us this Children’s Day with free admission for all! While you’re visiting, come check out our crafting space and create an entry for our Young Artists Contest. Our contest is open for children ages 7-18 years old, and we have categories for both writing and visual […]
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Afterschool Arts
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesGet creative with us! Try out different art techniques that encourage us to play with materials in this afterschool program for middle school aged students.
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Protest Button Making with NH Outright
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesTake part in an intergenerational protest button-making event for the LGBTQ+ community and allies.
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Preservation Workshop: Energy-Efficent Windows
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesLearn how simple repairs can enhance the energy efficiency of your original windows.
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Cabot Lyford’s 100th Birthday Tour
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesCome join the Lyford family to celebrate Cabot’s 100th birthday for an exhibition tour and light refreshments.
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“Winds of Change” Curator Tour
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesA 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 […]
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“Winds of Change” Curator Tour
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesA 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 […]
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Family Day: Portsmouth on Foot
Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesExplore Portsmouth! Learn about our city on this family-friendly walking tour, complete with a scavenger hunt.