Women of Portsmouth Walking Tour
For over 400 years women have been shaping the course of Portsmouth’s history, learn more on this 90-minute walking tour.
Loyalist to Liberty Walking Tour
From a hub of British loyalty a series of events in the 1770s fanned the flames of independence and turned Portsmouth into a hotbed of Patriotism.
“Betty & Barney” Curator Tour
Learn how Betty and Barney Hill were civil rights champions, pop culture phenomena, and alleged alien abductees on this tour of the exhibition.
Curator Tour “Revolutionary Portsmouth”
Join our Curator for a tour through this exhibition examining the choices of everyday citizens in Portsmouth leading up to and during the American Revolution.
Family Day: House Birthday Party
Help us celebrate the 268th birthday of this historic property with lawn games, crafts, and family-friendly tours.
Art Round Town
Join us for free First Fridays and extended hours during Art Round Town.
Historic Portsmouth Walking Tours (May-Oct)
Learn why Portsmouth is the hub of the New Hampshire Seacoast on a 90-minute walking tour covering over 400 years of history.
Historic Portsmouth Extended Walking Tour
Stretch your legs on our longest walking tour! This tour includes all the highlights of the Historic Portsmouth tour and gets visitors down to Prescott Park.
“Gay Old Times” LGBTQ+ Walking Tour
Learn about the hidden history of LGBT clubs, organizations, and people who impacted the Seacoast of NH on this 90-minute walking tour.
John Paul Jones House Free Admission Day
The John Paul Jones House is open on the Fourth of July and free for all. Enjoy our 250th anniversary exhibition "Revolutionary Portsmouth"
Portsmouth Peace Treaty Day- Free Admission at the John Paul Jones House
Mark the signing of the Portsmouth Peace Treaty with a commemorative bellringing on September 5 at precisely 3:47 pm.
Revolutionary Portsmouth Lecture Series “The Politicization of Shoes” at Portsmouth Historical
“Revolutionary Portsmouth” Joint Lecture Series: The Politicization of Shoes: Purchasing Patriotism During the Revolutionary Era, 1760s–1770s Thursday,…
Revolutionary Portsmouth Lecture Series “The Enduring Legacy of Wentworth Cheswill”
“Revolutionary Portsmouth” Joint Lecture Series: The Enduring Legacy of Wentworth Cheswill Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:30–6:30 p.m. Portsmouth Historical…
Art in Bloom Garden Party
Bloom into history with our first annual Art in Bloom event at John Paul Jones House. Celebrate the creative fusion of fine art and floral design at our garden…
Behind-The-Scenes John Paul Jones House Tour
A rare chance to see the full historic picture Learn more about the Revolutionary history of Portsmouth and the time around when the John Paul Jones House was…
Twilight Tours at the John Paul Jones House
Family Day: Art in Bloom
Get inspired by the architecture and art of our historic John Paul Jones House as you learn to make tissue paper flowers. Thank you to our Family Day sponsor…
Hamilton @ PPAF
Art in Bloom: Floral Workshop
Get inspired by history and learn to craft your own beautiful floral centerpiece. About the Presenter a merry b florals is a Kittery Point based studio floral…
10 Middle Street Closed
The galleries at 10 Middle Street will be closed on Saturday, July 4 We encourage you to visit the John Paul Jones House instead (free admission day!). On…
Revolutionary Portsmouth Lecture Series: The Birth, Death, and Resurrection of John Paul Jones @ SB
“Revolutionary Portsmouth” Joint Lecture Series: The Birth, Death, and Resurrection of John Paul Jones Thursday, August 6, 2026, 5:30–6:30 p.m. Strawbery Banke…
Art in Bloom Exhibition
Revolutionary Portsmouth Lecture Series: Music of the American Revolution
“Revolutionary Portsmouth” Joint Lecture Series: Music of the American Revolution: Soundtrack of a Nation in Conflict Thursday, July 30, 2026, 5:30–6:30 p.m.…