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Happy Birthday John Paul Jones!

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

Celebrate the 275th birthday of the father of the American Navy on Sunday, July 10 from 12-2 pm at our John Paul Jones House

“Imagine That!” Celebration & Reception

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

Join us for a celebration of "Imagine That! The Power of Picture Books" on Thursday, September 22 from 6-8 pm on the John Paul Jones House Lawn.

$40 – $65

John Paul Jones House Open for Veterans Day

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

Built 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.

Background of dark wooden flooring with an assortment of gardening tools (gloves, shears, plants, soil, pots) forming a half moon shape on the left side. text reads: Gardening Family Day: Saturday, May 13 11 am – 4 pm on the John Paul Jones Lawn. Seed ball workshops at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm and drop-in activities all day long. This program is sponsored by Newburyport Bank

Gardening Family Day

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

Get 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.

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.

Image of a large yellow Georgian House on a green grass lawn at twilight.

Twilight Tour

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

See the objects that have defined multiple eras of Portsmouth's history, from its indigenous past to the present day, on this special evening when we are open until 8 p.m. alongside many other houses that make up the Portsmouth Historical Sites Association.

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!

Image of a large yellow Georgian House on a green grass lawn with vibrant pink azalea flowers growing in the forefront

JPJ Open on Veterans Day

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

The John Paul Jones House will be open on Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11 from 11 am to 3 pm free of charge.