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  • Image of a lighthouse and keepers cottage from the Isles of Shoals, NH. Lecture on 5/18 Treasure from the Isles of Shoals: How New Archaeology is Changing Old History. This is a free program, registration recommended.

    Treasure from the Isles of Shoals: How New Archaeology is Changing Old History

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

    There 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 with With James Polus Author of Portsmouth. Wednesday May 24 5:30-7pm Portsmouth Historical Society Gift Shop. A cartoon pen is on the left side of the image while the book "portsmouth" is on the right with a green cover and grey text.

    Book Signing: Portsmouth (a novel)

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

    Join 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.

  • Art Round Town, free first fridays, 5-8pm written above an image of two people talking inside a gallery.

    Art ‘Round Town

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

    Join us on the first Friday of every month when we are open until 8 p.m. All museum admission is free on First Fridays.

  • Wooden treble clef resting on a page of sheet music. Test reads "Making Music Family Day, Saturday, June 10, 10 am – 4 pm, "Music in My Pockets," @10 Middle Street, with Jeff Warner at 10 am, drop-in activities all day long"

    Making Music Family Day

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

    Join 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.

  • Community Conversation 6/15 Does Truth Matter? Free to attend, preregistration is recommended. Information on a blue background with an image of the presenter Dr. Joshua Tepley at right.

    Does Truth Matter?

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

    This 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. July 9, 111 am - 4 pm. Color Guard demonstration at noon drop-in games and crafts all day long. Background is light blue with balloons and confetti creating a border on the right of the image.

    John Paul Jones Birthday Bash

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

    276 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 Program Image. Burgundy background with a ball of different color blue yarn and knitting needles poke through it on the left-hand side. Right-hand side has white text that reads: 4th Friday of the month 2:30 – 3:30 pm Social yarn circle $5 suggested donation

    Knit Happens

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

    Get 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 at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United States

    We’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 […]

  • Background is a close up of a sea anemone with more green ocean plants behind it. Text reads: Ocean Exploring, Saturday, August 12 11am – 4 pm on the John Paul Jones Lawn ocean conservation crafts all day long live coastal critters from the Seacoast Science Center at 11 am & 12:30 pm

    Ocean Exploring Family Day

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

    Learn 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 Program Image. Burgundy background with a ball of different color blue yarn and knitting needles poke through it on the left-hand side. Right-hand side has white text that reads: 4th Friday of the month 2:30 – 3:30 pm Social yarn circle $5 suggested donation

    Knit Happens

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

    Get 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, free first fridays, 5-8pm written above an image of two people talking inside a gallery.

    Art ‘Round Town

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

    We 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.

  • Image of the John Paul Jones House (a yellow Georgian House) with a handbell on the left side with text below that reads: Portsmouth Peace Treaty Bell Ringing, Tuesday, September 5 at 3:47 p.m.

    Portsmouth Peace Treaty Bellringing Celebration

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

    The 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!