• Extended Gingerbread Hours

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

    Enjoy extending Gingerbread viewing on December 12 and 19 as we keep the historical society open until 8 pm.

  • Reinventing Portsmouth Book Launch

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

    Join us to celebrate the launch of "Reinventing Portsmouth," a compelling new publication that sheds light on the pivotal decades that reshaped our city.

  • Open Late for Shop & Stroll

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

    Shop the museum store or take a break from the cold and enjoy the Gingerbread Exhibition. We will be open until 9 p.m.

  • Gingerbread Reception and Awards Party

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

    Join us for a sweet evening as we announce the Judge's Award winners and officially kick-off the Gingerbread Exhibition.

  • Homeschool Day: Celia Thaxter & Poetry

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

    Learn about Celia Thaxter and her history with the Isles of Shoals. We’ll also take a look at her poetry and try our hand at writing about the places we love.

  • Member Sip n’ Shop

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

    Member Sip n' Shop. Enjoy up to 20% discounts, raffles, and door prizes, plus light refreshments.

  • Museum Closed- Thanksgiving Day

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

    Museum closed for Thanksgiving. We will reopen on Friday, November 28 with the opening of our 35th Annual Gingerbread Exhibition.

  • Ten Piscataqua Writers 2026 Book Event

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

    Congratulate the contributors in poetry, fiction, and nonfiction from established and emerging voices in the Piscataqua region’s writing community.

  • Homeschool Day: History in the Cemetery

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

    Take a tour through North Cemetery - the second oldest cemetery in Portsmouth - and learn more about some of the influential figures buried there.

  • Final Cabot Lyford Curator Tour

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

    Walk through “Winds of Change,” a retrospective of the work of Cabot Lyford (1925–2016), with Guest Curator Rachel Walls.

  • Carrying Our Past, Beading Our Future

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

    Join Abenaki beading artist, Kimberly-Ann Lussier, as she talks about the history of her craft, and demonstrates beading techniques.

  • Rainbow Symposium

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

    The annual Rainbow Symposium is a vibrant gathering dedicated to honoring and celebrating LGBTQ+ history, culture, and community.