BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Portsmouth Historical Society - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Portsmouth Historical Society X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Portsmouth Historical Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T123000 DTSTAMP:20260618T032946 CREATED:20260212T191046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T191052Z UID:10000613-1775217600-1775219400@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:"Betty & Barney" Curator Tour DESCRIPTION:Take a Guided Tour Around “Betty & Barney”\nJoin Meredith Affleck\, our Exhibitions Manager and X-Files fan\, as she guides you through the “Betty & Barney” exhibition. This exhibition will cover the reported UFO abduction\, leaving you to draw your own conclusions\, and showcase Betty and Barney’s active role within the Portsmouth community. Learn how broad of an impact their experience had on pop culture and the way we think of aliens. \nFinish your tour with a visit to the complementary\, contemporary exhibition upstairs featuring a juried selection of NHAA artists. \nTours happen at 12:00 and 5:30 pm.This is a free tour\, no registration required. \n \n Learn more about the exhibition URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/betty-barney-tour-april/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Downstairs Exhibtion,Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Betty-Barney-Curator-Tour-April-scaled.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T113000 DTSTAMP:20260618T032946 CREATED:20251001T192747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T171843Z UID:10000580-1775210400-1775215800@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Homeschool Days: Preserving Our Stories DESCRIPTION:How have historians preserved the past and how will our stories be preserved in the future? Join us and become a preservationist-in-training!\n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Homeschool History Program! URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/homeschool-april-preservation/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Homeschool-Day-Second-Sessions-2025.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T170000 DTSTAMP:20260618T032946 CREATED:20260106T221655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T221703Z UID:10000607-1775037600-1775062800@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Opening Day DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 2026 exhibitions!\nReopening on Wednesday\, April 1.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n While the Hills rose to fame due to their tale of alien abduction and subsequent influence on pop culture\, the Hills’ impact reaches far beyond the extraordinary events of that night. As Portsmouth residents\, civil rights activists\, and community leaders\, Betty and Barney Hill were part of a powerful and often overlooked chapter in local and national history.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We are proud to announce we our continued collaboration with NHAA and artists across New Hampshire. URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/opening-day-2026/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2023092110MiddleExteriorweb.jpg GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601 DTSTAMP:20260618T032946 CREATED:20260420T182140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T134711Z UID:10000658-1775001600-1780271999@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:2026 Young Artists Contest DESCRIPTION:We invite our young visitors to explore their creativity with our 3rd annual Young Artists Contest!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We invite our young visitors to explore their creativity with our third annual Young Artists Contest! Starting April 1st\, come visit our two exhibitions\, “Betty and Barney\,” which tells the fascinating life stories of a New Hampshire couple who believed they were abducted by aliens\, and “Contemporary Currents\,” which features many local artists across different mediums\, and find a piece that inspires you. Take that inspiration\, create your own piece of writing or visual art\, and submit it to our contest to be eligible for a prize\, which includes a gift certificate from Nahcotta!\n \n Enter the contest!\n \n Preview the exhibition from home\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Submissions are broken down into the following age divisions:\nAges 7 – 10\nAges 11 – 14\nAges 15 – 18 \nA winner and an honorable mention will be chosen for each age division in the categories of writing and visual art. Winners and honorable mentions will have the opportunity for their work to be displayed at the Portsmouth Historical Society. \nThe contest will be open from April 1st through May 31st. There will be a reception for all entrants and their families at the Historical Society at 5:30pm on June 9\, 2026.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What kind of art can I submit?\n Writing: Short stories\, poems\, plays/dialogue\, newspaper articles\, essays\, imagined interviews\, and more are all potential options! Writing submissions have a max word count of 2\,000. Visual Art: Any medium can be submitted\, including (but not limited to) paint\, colored pencils\, charcoal\, pastels\, photography\, collage\, etc. Visual art will need to be photographed to be submitted. Please make sure your artwork is well lit and against a plain background. Have another idea? Reach out to sarah@portsmouthhistory.org with any questions!\n \n \n \n \n \n How do I submit my art?\n You can fill out our submission form online\, or print out a paper form and drop it off or mail it to the Historical Society. Entries should be mailed to: Portsmouth Historical Society Sarah Robbitts-Terry 10 Middle Street Portsmouth\, NH 03801 We can’t wait to see your work! \n \n \n \n \n \n Is there a limit to number of submissions?\n Each artist may submit up to three pieces of art\, but each piece must be submitted with a separate form.\n \n \n Enter the Young Artist's Contest!\n \n \n \n \n \n  \nThank you to our prize sponsors: URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/2026-young-artists-contest/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Young-Artists-Contest-web.png GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T153000 DTSTAMP:20260618T032946 CREATED:20260116T163013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T163020Z UID:10000609-1774792800-1774798200@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Women's History Month Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Women of Portsmouth Walking Tour\nLearn the untold stories of navigators\, preachers\, artists\, authors\, tavern keepers\, and madams who defied stereotypes and shaped Portsmouth on this 90 minutes tour. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the Women's History Month Walking Tour\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tour Description:\n For over 400 years women have been shaping the course of Portsmouth’s history. After the 90-minute walking tour\, we hope you will walk away surprised by all the ways that women have impacted the fabric of this city. Your tour will cover almost two miles including Prescott Park and the Old Harbor. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Walking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under.All tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH.Online reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings. URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/2026-womens-history-month/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Walking Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Womens-History-Month-Tours-2026.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T153000 DTSTAMP:20260618T032946 CREATED:20260116T162715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T162722Z UID:10000608-1774706400-1774711800@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Women's History Month Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Women of Portsmouth Walking Tour\nLearn the untold stories of navigators\, preachers\, artists\, authors\, tavern keepers\, and madams who defied stereotypes and shaped Portsmouth on this 90 minutes tour. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the Women's History Month Walking Tour\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tour Description:\n For over 400 years women have been shaping the course of Portsmouth’s history. After the 90-minute walking tour\, we hope you will walk away surprised by all the ways that women have impacted the fabric of this city. Your tour will cover almost two miles including Prescott Park and the Old Harbor. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Walking Tour Rates:\nTours are $15 for members\, $20 for non-members\, $15 for discounted groups (Children 5-18\, Seniors 62+\, Students\, Portsmouth Residents)\, and free for children 5 and under.All tours depart from Portsmouth Historical Society\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth NH.Online reservations close 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Please call (603) 436-8433 for last minute bookings. URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/womens-history-month-2026/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Walking Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Womens-History-Month-Tours-2026.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T193000 DTSTAMP:20260618T032947 CREATED:20260220T170532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T170538Z UID:10000629-1774546200-1774553400@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:"Betty & Barney" Preview Party Member Event DESCRIPTION:A special night to celebrate our members\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP to the Preview Party \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Not yet a member? Join anytime!\nJoin today to be among the first to see our 2026 exhibition and get access to numerous other member benefits\, including free admission\, discounted tickets\, 10% off the gift shop year-round\, and more. \n \n Become a Member URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/betty-barney-opening/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Betty-Barney-Preview-Party-scaled.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T113000 DTSTAMP:20260618T032947 CREATED:20251001T192004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T192009Z UID:10000579-1772791200-1772796600@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Homeschool Day: Reinventing Portsmouth DESCRIPTION:So much happened in Portsmouth in the 1960s and 1970s. Learn about how the phyical city changed and the citizens who came together to create community.\n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Homeschool History Program! URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/homeschool-march-1970s/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Homeschool-Day-Second-Sessions-2025.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T113000 DTSTAMP:20260618T032947 CREATED:20251001T191408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T191415Z UID:10000578-1770372000-1770377400@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Homeschool Day: The Women of Portsmouth During WWII DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Women of Portsmouth who stepped up and took on new roles during World War II.\n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Homeschool History Program! URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/homeschool-feb-women-wwii/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Homeschool-Day-Second-Sessions-2025.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T150000 DTSTAMP:20260618T032947 CREATED:20251118T164048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T164053Z UID:10000603-1767445200-1767452400@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Gingerbread Smash DESCRIPTION:Register for our Gingerbread Smash!\n \n \n \n \n \n Can we smash more houses than last year?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to EnviroVantage for assistance in providing safety equipment and tools for our smash and Mr.Fox for composting the sugar remnants. URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/gingerbread-smash-2026/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Gingerbread-Smash-2025.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T113000 DTSTAMP:20260618T032947 CREATED:20251001T190451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T190457Z UID:10000577-1767348000-1767353400@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Homeschool Day: the Portsmouth Peace Treaty DESCRIPTION:Learn about the special connection between Portsmouth and Japan\, all based on the peace treaty signed here that ended the Russo-Japanese War.\n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Homeschool History Program! URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/homeschool-jan-treaty/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Homeschool-Day-Second-Sessions-2025.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251226 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251231 DTSTAMP:20260618T032947 CREATED:20251114T211633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T211633Z UID:10000599-1766707200-1767139199@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Holiday Hours: 10 am – 4 pm DESCRIPTION: URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/holiday-hours-2025/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Gingerbread-logo-9x16-1-scaled.jpg GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251226 DTSTAMP:20260618T032947 CREATED:20251113T183613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T183627Z UID:10000596-1766620800-1766707199@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Museum Closed- Christmas Day DESCRIPTION:Portsmouth Historical Society Closed 12/25\nThe historical society will be closed on Thursday\, December 25 in observation of Christmas Day. We will reopen the next day\, Friday\, December 26 at 10 a.m with more delicious holiday fun at the 35th Annual Gingerbread Contest and Exhibition. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More About Gingerbread URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/museum-closed-12-25-25/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Welcome Center & Museum Shop Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Exterior10Middle2023.jpg GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T113000 DTSTAMP:20260618T032947 CREATED:20251126T153801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T153807Z UID:10000606-1766226600-1766230200@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Gingerbread Workshop DESCRIPTION:Be inspired by the gingerbread contest and make your own gingerbread house!\n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Gingerbread House Workshop!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Explore the Gingerbread Contest URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/gingerbread-workshop-12-20/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/December-Gingerbead-House-Workshops.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T183000 DTSTAMP:20260618T032947 CREATED:20251027T153009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T153009Z UID:10000591-1766165400-1766169000@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Gingerbread Tips & Tricks Tour DESCRIPTION: URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/gingerbread-tour-12-19/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Gingerbread-Logo-2025-FB-web.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T200000 DTSTAMP:20260618T032947 CREATED:20251114T212346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T212346Z UID:10000601-1766138400-1766174400@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Extended Gingerbread Hours DESCRIPTION: URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/extended-gingerbread-12-19/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Gingerbread-Logo-2025-FB-web.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T150000 DTSTAMP:20260618T032947 CREATED:20251113T171537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T171545Z UID:10000595-1765630800-1765638000@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:New Favorites Cookie Swap DESCRIPTION:Discover a new holiday tradition and enjoy the Gingerbread Contest!\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP to the Cookie Swap URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/cookie-swap-2025/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Cookie-Swap-12.13.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T113000 DTSTAMP:20260618T032947 CREATED:20251126T153530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T153536Z UID:10000605-1765621800-1765625400@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Gingerbread Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us in the gallery for more gingerbread workshops!\n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Gingerbread House Workshop!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Explore the Gingerbread Contest URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/gingerbread-workshop-12-13/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/December-Gingerbead-House-Workshops.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T183000 DTSTAMP:20260618T032947 CREATED:20251027T152615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T152615Z UID:10000590-1765560600-1765564200@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Gingerbread Tips & Tricks Tour DESCRIPTION: URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/gingerbread-tour-12-12/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Gingerbread-Logo-2025-FB-web.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T200000 DTSTAMP:20260618T032947 CREATED:20251114T212000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T212000Z UID:10000600-1765533600-1765569600@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Extended Gingerbread Hours DESCRIPTION: URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/extended-gingerbread-12-12/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Gingerbread-Logo-2025-FB-web.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T190000 DTSTAMP:20260618T032947 CREATED:20251120T004722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T004728Z UID:10000604-1765387800-1765393200@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Reinventing Portsmouth Book Launch DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the launch of Reinventing Portsmouth\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP to the Book Launch\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Author:\n \nRobert Thoresen served as Portsmouth’s Planning Director from 1971 thru 1977. During that time he contributed to the City’s revitalization effort and many other planning efforts. He later consulted nationally on downtown revitalization\, historic preservation\, and other planning issues. He became a development consultant and has rehabilitated historic properties. He has served in leadership positions on many non-profit boards. He holds an AB in Sociology and a Master of Regional Planning degree from Syracuse University and a Master of Public Administration degree from UNH. URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/reinventing-portsmouth-book-launch/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Welcome Center & Museum Shop Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Thoresen-Book-Event-12.10.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T210000 DTSTAMP:20260618T032947 CREATED:20251029T152546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T152546Z UID:10000594-1765015200-1765054800@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Open Late for Shop & Stroll DESCRIPTION: URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/shop-stroll-2025/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs,Welcome Center & Museum Shop Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Gingerbread-Logo-2025-FB-web.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T193000 DTSTAMP:20260618T032947 CREATED:20251029T142654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T143901Z UID:10000593-1764955800-1764963000@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Gingerbread Reception and Awards Party DESCRIPTION:Gingerbread Reception and Judge’s Awards\nFriday\, December 5\, 5:30–7:30 pm\nJoin us to celebrate the opening of our 35th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibition! Get in the holiday spirit and see our marvelous cookie creations\, while also enjoying some cider and small treats. Stay for the big reveal of the winners of our Judges’ Choice prizes! \nThis event is free and open to the public.\n \n See all the sweet details\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to our sweet sponsors:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nAvery Insurance \nDevine Millimet \nLouis F. Clarizio\, DDS PA \nPortsmouth Chamber of Commerce \nSeacoast Lately \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A part of: URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/gingerbread-party-2025/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Gingerbread-Reception-2025.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T113000 DTSTAMP:20260618T032947 CREATED:20251001T185930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T185937Z UID:10000576-1764928800-1764934200@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Homeschool Day: Celia Thaxter & Poetry DESCRIPTION:Discover Portsmouth’s great poetess and her love of the Isles of Shoals. Take these lessons and end the day writing your own poetry.\n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Homeschool History Program! URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/homeschool-dec-poetry/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Homeschool-Day-Second-Sessions-2025.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T190000 DTSTAMP:20260618T032947 CREATED:20251114T185205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T185214Z UID:10000597-1764869400-1764874800@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Member Sip n' Shop DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and exclusive holiday shopping experience!\nEnjoy up to 20% discounts\, raffles\, and door prizes\, plus complimentary light refreshments to make your shopping even more enjoyable. Members are welcome to bring a friend for an evening of holiday cheer and unique finds. Don’t miss out on this festive annual event! \n \n Browse the online store URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/sip-n-shop-2025/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Welcome Center & Museum Shop Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Sip-Shop-Event-2025.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251127 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251128 DTSTAMP:20260618T032947 CREATED:20251001T194945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T194953Z UID:10000582-1764201600-1764287999@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Museum Closed- Thanksgiving Day DESCRIPTION:Portsmouth Historical Society Closed 11/27\nThe historical society will be closed on Thursday\, November 27 in observation of the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen the next day\, Friday\, November 28 at 10 a.m. with the opening of our 35th Annual Gingerbread Contest and Exhibition. URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/closed-11-27/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Welcome Center & Museum Shop Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/KenPhotoGeek-20220221-A2211008-web-copy.jpg GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T190000 DTSTAMP:20260618T032947 CREATED:20251028T160739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T192225Z UID:10000592-1763659800-1763665200@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Ten Piscataqua Writers 2026 Book Event DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening celebrating the works from 2026: 10 Piscataqua Writers.\nJoin us on Thursday\, November 20 for the book launch of 10 Piscataqua Writers. Join the authors for a fun evening celebrating their accomplishment as they sign copies and discuss the work alongside light refreshments.  \nThis free event is open to the public\, no registration required. \nCopies of the book will be available for purchase. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Contributing Authors:\nJames Gatto Clara Beller and Larry Andrews\, fiction\, novel excerpt\, chapter opening\nPeter Welch Boyhood\, Belonging\, Becoming\, nonfiction\, memoir excerpt\nAbbie Kiefer Better Homes\, Better Gardens\, poetry\, 11 poems\nJason Allard Some Kind of Hero and Shugyōsha\, fiction\, short stories\nMatt Miller Midway Through This Journey\, nonfiction\, Short essays\nJohn Perrault Whatever You Got Going On\, 21 Poems\nBob Gielow The Culling\, fiction\, short story\nJane C. Elkin The Colors of Mourning\, nonfiction\, memoir\nPaul Goodwin The Long Perspective\, 30 Poems\nMadeline Kearin Witch Hole Pond\, fiction\, short story\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buy Your Copy of 2026 Ten Piscataqua Writers URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/10-piscataqua-2026/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Welcome Center & Museum Shop Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/10-Writers-1120.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T113000 DTSTAMP:20260618T032947 CREATED:20251001T185511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T185601Z UID:10000575-1762509600-1762515000@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Homeschool Day: History in the Cemetery DESCRIPTION:How did the people of Portsmouth’s past remember those who had passed? Take a walk in North Cemetery to find out more!\n \n \n \n \n \n Register for the Homeschool History Program! URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/homeschool-nov-25/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Homeschool-Day-Second-Sessions-2025.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T150000 DTSTAMP:20260618T032947 CREATED:20251003T210102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T210109Z UID:10000585-1762005600-1762009200@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Final Cabot Lyford Curator Tour DESCRIPTION:A Fond Farewell. The final Cabot Lyford Curator Tour\nSaturday\, November 1\, 2–3 pm\nWalk through “Winds of Change\,” one final time and enjoy this 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 in the 20th century.\n \n Learn more about the exhibition URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/lyford-curator-tour-11-1/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibitions Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/LyfordWindofChange.png GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T120000 DTSTAMP:20260618T032947 CREATED:20251007T204446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T204453Z UID:10000586-1761994800-1761998400@portsmouthhistory.org SUMMARY:Carrying Our Past\, Beading Our Future DESCRIPTION:Learn about the cultural and historic significant of beadwork at this talk and demonstration.\n \n \n \n \n \n RSVP to this Beading Demonstration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artist Statement:\nThrough each bead\, I stitch resistance and remembrance. My work honors the ancestors who walked before me\, carrying their strength into the present. Beading is my voice-unyielding\, radiant\, and alive-proclaiming that Indigenous presence will never be erased.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Artist:\n \nKimberly-Ann\, 33\, is an enrolled member of the Missisquoi band of Abenaki of northern Vermont and is an experienced bead worker. Born and raised in southern New Hampshire\, Kimberly-Ann has been involved in her culture all her life. She began beading at the age of 12 when she was taught by a family member and continues to learn and incorporate new techniques in her work today. She has made pieces for many friends\, family members\, and customers; she has also made pieces featured in Peacock’s series Rutherford Falls. When not beading she can be found singing at powwows and spending time with her friends\, family\, and dog SadieMae.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n See more work and shop!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This program is generously sponsored as a part of our  William and Arlene Brewster Lecture Series. URL:https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/beading-demo/ LOCATION:Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street\, 10 Middle Street\, Portsmouth\, NH\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Education Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://portsmouthhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Beading-Demo-11.1.webp GEO:43.075448564665;-70.760680175025 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Portsmouth Historical Society at 10 Middle Street 10 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Middle Street:geo:-70.760680175025,43.075448564665 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR