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John Paul Jones House Open for Veterans Day
John Paul Jones House 43 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesBuilt in 1758, the John Paul Jones Historic House Museum is a registered national historic landmark. Although the season officially ended on October 10, the John Paul Jones House will be open on Friday, November 11 in honor of Veterans Day. Free admission for all.
“Show + Tell” Curator Tour
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesGet behind-the-scenes insight with "Show + Tell" Curator, Tess Feltes. “Show & Tell," in addition to introducing visitors to local artists, offers a peek into the process that illustrators use to create memorable and engaging works. Twenty talented artists were selected from New Hampshire, northern Massachusetts, and Maine. Each has a unique style, a […]
People’s Choice Voting Closes
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesPeople's Choice Voting Closes 12/14Categories include: most creative building materials, most whimsical, most attention to detail, and best in show.All ballots must be cast in-person at 10 Middle Street.Downtown Scavenger Hunt Take the fun downtown with our scavenger hunt. Collect all the stamps and enter to win a raffle of gift cards and prizes from […]
Show + Tell Exhibition Final Day
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesFinal Chance to see "Show + Tell" Stop by before 4 pm on Friday, December 30 to see "Show + Tell" Greater Seacoast Illustrators.Featured Artists: Carey Armstrong Ellis • Jeannie Brett • Jane Cowen-Fletcher • Ken Daley • Rebecca Dudley • Timothy Basil Ering • Kim Ferreira • Josie James • Marty Kelley • Scott […]
Art ‘Round Town
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesWe’ll be open until 8pm on April 7th 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.
Making Old New Again, Family Day
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesCome celebrate sustainable fashion for all ages at the Portsmouth Historical Society, as we look to the past for inspiration in creating and taking care of our clothing. Admission is free, pre-registration for workshops required.Mending with Maggie Ruth Kid's Workshop, ages 5+ 11am Explore the basics of sewing in this workshop designed for children ages 5 […]
Family, Memory, Place: Writing Family Stories for Our Community
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesWhat family stories do you carry with you? This interactive workshop led by Maura MacNeil explores how the landscapes of our lives shape the stories that we tell.
Knit Happens
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin us for a monthly yarn circle!Register for April's Knit Happens
Art ‘Round Town
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesWe’ll be open until 8pm on May 5th 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. Enter our First Friday RaffleOur May raffle features a lovely straw sunhat paired with a lightweight […]
Gardening Family Day
John Paul Jones House 43 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesGet a jump start on your garden, and spread some wildflowers at the Portsmouth Historical Society's May Family Day on Saturday, May 13, 11am–4pm. This is a free event, that takes place on the John Paul Jones Lawn.
Treasure from the Isles of Shoals: How New Archaeology is Changing Old History
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesThere is treasure here but not the pirate kind. Scientific "digs" on Smuttynose Island are changing New England history. Archaeologist Nathan Hamilton has unearthed 300,000 artifacts to date on this largely uninhabited rock at the Isles of Shoals. Evidence proves prehistoric Native Americans hunted New Hampshire's only offshore islands 6,000 years ago. Hundreds of European […]
Book Signing: Portsmouth (a novel)
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin us on Wednesday, May 24 for a book signing with author James Polus. Get a chance to meet and speak with the author of Portsmouth an epic novel spanning multiple generation of a Portsmouth family.