“Winds of Change” Curator Tour

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

A 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 […]

“Contemporary Currents” Awards Ceremony

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

Celebrate the artists and award winners for "Contemporary Currents" a joint exhibition with NHAA.

“Winds of Change” Curator Tour

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

A 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 […]

Annual Meeting (Member Event)

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

We welcome all members to attend the 2025 Annual Meeting

Homeschool Program: African Burying Grounds

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

Take the learning to the nearby African Burying Grounds for our April homeschool program.

Family Day: Lindsay and Her Puppet Pals

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

Enjoy a performance from Lindsay and her Puppet Pals! Register for our Family Day Thank you to our event sponsor:

“Wind of Change” Curator Tour

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

Join Guest Curator Rachel Walls as she leads this tour, giving insight into Cabot Lyford as an artist.

Opening Reception: “Contemporary Currents”

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

Experience this dynamic exhibition that explores themes of advocacy and experimentation in art, put on in partnership with NHAA.

“Winds of Change” Curator Tour

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

Join Guest Curator Rachel Walls as she leads this tour, giving insight into Cabot Lyford as an artist.

Opening Day!

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

We reopen starting April 1 with "Winds of Change" a retrospective of the work of Cabot Lyford and a corresponding juried exhibition entitled "Contemporary Currents" put on in partnership with the NHAA.

Young Artists Contest

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

We 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, […]

Women’s History Month Walking Tour

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

Learn the untold stories of navigators, preachers, artists, authors, tavern keepers, and madams who defied stereotypes and shaped Portsmouth on this 90 minutes tour.

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