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

Today

  • Exterior of Portsmouth Historical Society located at 10 Middle Street. A large brick building with an open flag.

    Closing Early

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

    We will be closing at 1 p.m. on November 12.

  • Gingerbread House Workshop on Saturday, November 9 at 11 am and 1 pm. Option to buy a gingerbread kit included. Image shows a cute, small gingerbread house on a blue background

    Family Day: Gingerbread House Workshop

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

    Come make a gingerbread house with us and get tips and fun house decoration.

  • 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

    Open until 8pm with free admission all day.

  • The Matter of Memory Curator Tour. Every first Friday at noon and 5:30 pm. Free.

    Curator Tours

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

    Go behind-the-scenes on this tour of our current exhibition.

  • 2024 It's Pastel! National Juried Show, October 27– November 22. Background image is a pastel artwork featuring a stunning white owl sitting in a golden field.

    “It’s Pastel” Exhibition Opens

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

    The 2024 "It's Pastel!" National Juried Show Opens

  • 2024 It's Pastel! National Juried Show, October 27– November 22. Background image is a pastel artwork featuring a stunning white owl sitting in a golden field.

    “It’s Pastel” Reception

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

    Join The Pastel Society of New Hampshire for the opening reception and awards ceremony.

  • You're invited to a Victorian Halloween party at Portsmouth Historical Society on Friday, October 25, 7:30 pm. Tarot inspired background with a black background and small orange stars on it.

    Victorian Halloween Party

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

    Help support the Portsmouth Historical Society and join us on the evening of October 25th to party like it's 1899!

  • Rainbow Symposium, October 23 5:30–7:30 pm

    Rainbow Symposium

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

    A panel discussion will explore the vital role of historic preservation and material culture in honoring the LGBTQ community's contributions to Portsmouth.

  • Along the Waterfront Walking Tour Tour Dates: May 15 & 22 June 19 & 26 July 17 & 24 August 21 & 28 September 18 & 25 October 16 & 23 $20 General Ticket $15 Member and Discount Ticket

    Along the Waterfront

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

    Stretch your legs on this two-hour tour that goes down to Portsmouth's working waterfront.

  • "Gay" Old Times Walking Tour Stories of Portsmouth's LGBTQ+ Community. Tours take place on the third Sunday of the month (May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, and October 20) at 2:30 pm.

    LGBTQ+ Walking Tour

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

    Learn about the hidden history of LGBT clubs, organizations, and people who impacted the Seacoast of NH on this 90-minute walking tour.

  • From Loyalist to Liberty Walking Tour. Tour Dates: May 3 and 17 June 7 and 21 July 5 and 19 August 2 and 16 September 6 and 20 October 4 and 18

    Loyalist to Liberty Walking Tour

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

    See how a series of events in the 1770s fanned the flames of independence.