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Art ‘Round Town
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin us on the first Friday of every month when we are open until 8 p.m. All museum admission is free on First Fridays.
Making Music Family Day
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin us for a Family Day all about making music! The day will start with a performance from Jeff Warner, called “Music in my Pockets,” and then we’ll make our own musical instruments out of recycled materials.
Does Truth Matter?
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesThis event is a facilitated discussion of these and related questions about one of the oldest topics in philosophy: truth. After a brief introduction to some basic concepts and distinctions, Dr. Tepley will lead the audience in a conversation about these questions. The goal is not to tell attendees what to believe but rather to give […]
John Paul Jones Birthday Bash
John Paul Jones House 43 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States276 has never looked this good! Join us on Sunday, July 9 for the John Paul Jones Birthday Bash. There will be lawn games and activities all day. Join us 12–2pm for a Color Guard demonstration and cake cutting.
Knit Happens
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesGet Hooked on History!
Whether you are a seasoned knitter or if you’re new to casting on, bring your projects or start fresh at the Portsmouth Historical Society’s social yarn circle every 4th Friday from 2:30 – 3:30 pm!
Art ‘Round Town
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesWe’ll be open until 8 p.m. on August 4th for Art ‘Round Town! Free admission all day long.Visit our two most recent exhibitions "A Sense of Place" and "Reinventing Portsmouth" both are a part of Portsmouth's 400th anniversary celebrations.In anticipation of the Lantern Festival coming up at the end of September, the Alliance for Greater […]
Ocean Exploring Family Day
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesLearn all about our magnificent oceans and the creatures that live there! See and touch coastal critters at 11 am and 12:30 pm. Take part in ocean-themed crafts and activities from 11 am–4 pm, including making ocean slime and experimenting with how to clean up an oil spill.
Knit Happens
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesGet Hooked on History!
Whether you are a seasoned knitter or if you’re new to casting on, bring your projects or start fresh at the Portsmouth Historical Society’s social yarn circle every 4th Friday from 2:30 – 3:30 pm!
Art ‘Round Town
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesWe are open until 8 p.m. as part of Portsmouth's First Fridays. Visit our two most recent exhibitions “A Sense of Place” and “Reinventing Portsmouth” both are a part of Portsmouth’s 400th anniversary celebrations.
Portsmouth Peace Treaty Bellringing Celebration
John Paul Jones House 43 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesThe sounding of bells around the state at 3:47 pm on September 5th is the historical, and in many ways most meaningful celebration of Portsmouth Peace Treaty Day, an official statewide observance. Join us at our cherry tree to commemorate the event!
Community Art Family Day
John Paul Jones House 43 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesCome to the Historical Society on September 9th to experiment with community art projects! Contribute to an enormous Jackson Pollock-style painting, help us create a popsicle stick masterpiece, and then join one of our ArtBot workshops and make your own spirographing robot!
Knit Happens
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesWhether you are a seasoned knitter or if you’re new to casting on, bring your projects or start fresh at the Portsmouth Historical Society’s social yarn circle every 4th Friday from 2:30 – 3:30 pm!