Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street

Address
10 Middle Street
Portsmouth, NH 01801 United States Get Directions
Phone 603.436.8433
Website https://www.portsmouthhistory.org
The main galleries and offices of the Portsmouth Historical Society, open daily from 10am to 5pm, April through December.

Events at this venue

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  • Image of a two story brick building at top. Text reads Annual Meeting Thursday, April 24, 5:30–6:30 pm. Members Event 2024 report and upcoming season preview Light refreshments & curator tour

    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

  • Group of children reaching out and touching a commemorative statue at the African Burying Grounds in Portsmouth, NH.

    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.

  • Theatrical Family Day on Saturday, April 12 featuring performances by Lindsay and her Puppet Pals

    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:

  • Stylized, granite statue of a woman leaning forward holding a child against a blue sky. Text reads: Cabot Lyford: Winds of Change Curator Tours. First Fridays at 12 & 5:30 pm. free

    “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.

  • Stylized, granite statue of a woman leaning forward holding a child against a blue sky. Text reads: Cabot Lyford: Winds of Change Curator Tours. First Fridays at 12 & 5:30 pm. free

    “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.

  • Image of a two stroy brick building with large windows on the left side. A tree stands to one side and a large blue open flag waves in front of the building.

    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

    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, […]

  • Background image of a park with six images of women at the bottom of the page. Text reads "Women of Portsmouth Walking Tour. Tour Dates: March 29 & 30. Tour times 2:30pm–4pm.

    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.

  • Background image of a park with six images of women at the bottom of the page. Text reads "Women of Portsmouth Walking Tour. Tour Dates: March 29 & 30. Tour times 2:30pm–4pm.

    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.

  • Winds of Change Preview Party and Silent Auction

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

    Be among the first to experience our exciting new exhibition “Cabot Lyford: Winds of Change” and enjoy an exclusive preview of the artist's groundbreaking work

  • Homeschool Program: New Hampshire Waterways on March 21. Image is a two toned blue background with a wooden paddle and a ocean going schooner on it.

    Homeschool Program: NH Waterways

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

    How have oceans and rivers shaped life in New Hampshire?