Portsmouth Historical Society
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Hours:
Open April - December, seven days a week, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Driving Directions:
Located on the corner of Islington & Middle Street.
About Us
The Portsmouth Historical Society’s museums and programs connect the community to our past, present and future through collections, interpretation, education and preservation.
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Release Date: April 17, 2026
Events
EXHIBIT: Betty & Barney
- Alien Abductees, Civil Rights Champions, and Pop-Culture Phenomenon. Discover the story of Betty & Barney Hill.
- Sunday Sep 13, 2026
EXHIBIT: Betty & Barney
- Alien Abductees, Civil Rights Champions, and Pop-Culture Phenomenon. Discover the story of Betty & Barney Hill.
- Monday Sep 14, 2026
EXHIBIT: Betty & Barney
- Alien Abductees, Civil Rights Champions, and Pop-Culture Phenomenon. Discover the story of Betty & Barney Hill.
- Tuesday Sep 15, 2026
EXHIBIT: Betty & Barney
- Alien Abductees, Civil Rights Champions, and Pop-Culture Phenomenon. Discover the story of Betty & Barney Hill.
- Wednesday Sep 16, 2026
EXHIBIT: Betty & Barney
- Alien Abductees, Civil Rights Champions, and Pop-Culture Phenomenon. Discover the story of Betty & Barney Hill.
- Thursday Sep 17, 2026
EXHIBIT: Betty & Barney
- Alien Abductees, Civil Rights Champions, and Pop-Culture Phenomenon. Discover the story of Betty & Barney Hill.
- Friday Sep 18, 2026
EXHIBIT: Betty & Barney
- Alien Abductees, Civil Rights Champions, and Pop-Culture Phenomenon. Discover the story of Betty & Barney Hill.
- Saturday Sep 19, 2026
EXHIBIT: Betty & Barney
- Alien Abductees, Civil Rights Champions, and Pop-Culture Phenomenon. Discover the story of Betty & Barney Hill.
- Sunday Sep 20, 2026
EXHIBIT: Betty & Barney
- Alien Abductees, Civil Rights Champions, and Pop-Culture Phenomenon. Discover the story of Betty & Barney Hill.
- Monday Sep 21, 2026
EXHIBIT: Betty & Barney
- Alien Abductees, Civil Rights Champions, and Pop-Culture Phenomenon. Discover the story of Betty & Barney Hill.
- Tuesday Sep 22, 2026
EXHIBIT: Betty & Barney
- Alien Abductees, Civil Rights Champions, and Pop-Culture Phenomenon. Discover the story of Betty & Barney Hill.
- Wednesday Sep 23, 2026
EXHIBIT: Betty & Barney
- Alien Abductees, Civil Rights Champions, and Pop-Culture Phenomenon. Discover the story of Betty & Barney Hill.
- Thursday Sep 24, 2026
EXHIBIT: Betty & Barney
- Alien Abductees, Civil Rights Champions, and Pop-Culture Phenomenon. Discover the story of Betty & Barney Hill.
- Friday Sep 25, 2026
EXHIBIT: Betty & Barney
- Alien Abductees, Civil Rights Champions, and Pop-Culture Phenomenon. Discover the story of Betty & Barney Hill.
- Saturday Sep 26, 2026
EXHIBIT: Betty & Barney
- Alien Abductees, Civil Rights Champions, and Pop-Culture Phenomenon. Discover the story of Betty & Barney Hill.
- Sunday Sep 27, 2026
EXHIBIT: Betty & Barney
- Alien Abductees, Civil Rights Champions, and Pop-Culture Phenomenon. Discover the story of Betty & Barney Hill.
- Monday Sep 28, 2026
EXHIBIT: Betty & Barney
- Alien Abductees, Civil Rights Champions, and Pop-Culture Phenomenon. Discover the story of Betty & Barney Hill.
- Tuesday Sep 29, 2026
EXHIBIT: Betty & Barney
- Alien Abductees, Civil Rights Champions, and Pop-Culture Phenomenon. Discover the story of Betty & Barney Hill.
- Wednesday Sep 30, 2026
EXHIBIT: Betty & Barney
- Alien Abductees, Civil Rights Champions, and Pop-Culture Phenomenon. Discover the story of Betty & Barney Hill.
- Thursday Oct 1, 2026
North Cemetery Tour: Stories Carved in Stone
- 90-minute guided tours of North Cemetery and Point of Graves offer a fascinating look at the people who shaped Portsmouth
- Thursday Oct 1, 2026
EXHIBIT: Betty & Barney
- Alien Abductees, Civil Rights Champions, and Pop-Culture Phenomenon. Discover the story of Betty & Barney Hill.
- Friday Oct 2, 2026
Point of Graves: Tour Portsmouth’s Earliest Cemetery
- Our 90-minute guided tours of North Cemetery and Point of Graves offer a fascinating look at the people who shaped Portsmouth.
- Friday Oct 2, 2026
EXHIBIT: Betty & Barney
- Alien Abductees, Civil Rights Champions, and Pop-Culture Phenomenon. Discover the story of Betty & Barney Hill.
- Saturday Oct 3, 2026
EXHIBIT: Betty & Barney
- Alien Abductees, Civil Rights Champions, and Pop-Culture Phenomenon. Discover the story of Betty & Barney Hill.
- Sunday Oct 4, 2026
EXHIBIT: Betty & Barney
- Alien Abductees, Civil Rights Champions, and Pop-Culture Phenomenon. Discover the story of Betty & Barney Hill.
- Monday Oct 5, 2026
EXHIBIT: Betty & Barney
- Alien Abductees, Civil Rights Champions, and Pop-Culture Phenomenon. Discover the story of Betty & Barney Hill.
- Tuesday Oct 6, 2026
EXHIBIT: Betty & Barney
- Alien Abductees, Civil Rights Champions, and Pop-Culture Phenomenon. Discover the story of Betty & Barney Hill.
- Wednesday Oct 7, 2026
EXHIBIT: Betty & Barney
- Alien Abductees, Civil Rights Champions, and Pop-Culture Phenomenon. Discover the story of Betty & Barney Hill.
- Thursday Oct 8, 2026
North Cemetery Tour: Stories Carved in Stone
- 90-minute guided tours of North Cemetery and Point of Graves offer a fascinating look at the people who shaped Portsmouth
- Thursday Oct 8, 2026
EXHIBIT: Betty & Barney
- Alien Abductees, Civil Rights Champions, and Pop-Culture Phenomenon. Discover the story of Betty & Barney Hill.
- Friday Oct 9, 2026
Point of Graves: Tour Portsmouth’s Earliest Cemetery
- Our 90-minute guided tours of North Cemetery and Point of Graves offer a fascinating look at the people who shaped Portsmouth.
- Friday Oct 9, 2026
EXHIBIT: Betty & Barney
- Alien Abductees, Civil Rights Champions, and Pop-Culture Phenomenon. Discover the story of Betty & Barney Hill.
- Saturday Oct 10, 2026
EXHIBIT: Betty & Barney
- Alien Abductees, Civil Rights Champions, and Pop-Culture Phenomenon. Discover the story of Betty & Barney Hill.
- Sunday Oct 11, 2026
EXHIBIT: Betty & Barney
- Alien Abductees, Civil Rights Champions, and Pop-Culture Phenomenon. Discover the story of Betty & Barney Hill.
- Monday Oct 12, 2026
EXHIBIT: Betty & Barney
- Alien Abductees, Civil Rights Champions, and Pop-Culture Phenomenon. Discover the story of Betty & Barney Hill.
- Tuesday Oct 13, 2026
EXHIBIT: Betty & Barney
- Alien Abductees, Civil Rights Champions, and Pop-Culture Phenomenon. Discover the story of Betty & Barney Hill.
- Wednesday Oct 14, 2026
TOUR: Women of Portsmouth Walking Tour
- Learn how women have been shaping the course of Portsmouth’s history for over 400 years on this 90-minute walking tour!
- Wednesday Oct 14, 2026
EXHIBIT: Betty & Barney
- Alien Abductees, Civil Rights Champions, and Pop-Culture Phenomenon. Discover the story of Betty & Barney Hill.
- Thursday Oct 15, 2026
North Cemetery Tour: Stories Carved in Stone
- 90-minute guided tours of North Cemetery and Point of Graves offer a fascinating look at the people who shaped Portsmouth
- Thursday Oct 15, 2026
EXHIBIT: Betty & Barney
- Alien Abductees, Civil Rights Champions, and Pop-Culture Phenomenon. Discover the story of Betty & Barney Hill.
- Friday Oct 16, 2026
Point of Graves: Tour Portsmouth’s Earliest Cemetery
- Our 90-minute guided tours of North Cemetery and Point of Graves offer a fascinating look at the people who shaped Portsmouth.
- Friday Oct 16, 2026
EXHIBIT: Betty & Barney
- Alien Abductees, Civil Rights Champions, and Pop-Culture Phenomenon. Discover the story of Betty & Barney Hill.
- Saturday Oct 17, 2026
EXHIBIT: Betty & Barney
- Alien Abductees, Civil Rights Champions, and Pop-Culture Phenomenon. Discover the story of Betty & Barney Hill.
- Sunday Oct 18, 2026
North Cemetery Tour: Stories Carved in Stone
- 90-minute guided tours of North Cemetery and Point of Graves offer a fascinating look at the people who shaped Portsmouth
- Thursday Oct 22, 2026
Point of Graves: Tour Portsmouth’s Earliest Cemetery
- Our 90-minute guided tours of North Cemetery and Point of Graves offer a fascinating look at the people who shaped Portsmouth.
- Friday Oct 23, 2026
North Cemetery Tour: Stories Carved in Stone
- 90-minute guided tours of North Cemetery and Point of Graves offer a fascinating look at the people who shaped Portsmouth
- Thursday Oct 29, 2026
Point of Graves: Tour Portsmouth’s Earliest Cemetery
- Our 90-minute guided tours of North Cemetery and Point of Graves offer a fascinating look at the people who shaped Portsmouth.
- Friday Oct 30, 2026
HISTORY: John Paul Jones House Free Admission Day
- Portsmouth's John Paul Jones House will open for one final time in 2026 on Veterans Day. The historic property will be open 10am-3pm, free of charge.
- Wednesday Nov 11, 2026
