April 1 – November 3

Examining the role of museum in preserving history and developing a collective memory.

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It's Pastel 2024

Annual National Juried Exhibition

October 27–November 22

10am–5pm Daily
Free to the public

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It's Pastel

October 27–November 22

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John Paul Jones House

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Daily Walking Tours (May–October)

October 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024 at Portsmouth Historical Society by Portsmouth Historical Society | Walking Tours

This daily 90-minute walking tour covers the streets, stories, buildings, and architecture of historic downtown Portsmouth.

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

Curator Tours

November 1, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 6:30 pm at Portsmouth Historical Society by Portsmouth Historical Society | Exhibitions Programs

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

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Art Round Town

November 1, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Portsmouth Historical Society by Portsmouth Historical Society | Exhibitions Programs

Open until 8pm with free admission all day.

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“The Matter of Memory” Exhibition Closes

November 3, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm at Portsmouth Historical Society by Portsmouth Historical Society | Exhibitions Programs

"The Matter of Memory" Exhibition Closes

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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

November 9, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at Portsmouth Historical Society by Portsmouth Historical Society

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

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