Portsmouth Historical Society NH

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Founded in 1917, the Portsmouth historical Society is devoted to championing the history, arts, and culture of the Portsmouth region. It operates two facilities: the Welcome Center and Galleries and the John Paul Jones House and Museum, a National Historic Landmark. The Portsmouth Historical Society serves as a cultural hub for Portsmouth, providing visitors and the community with rotating exhibitions, dynamic programming, historic walking tours, and a museum shop of unique Portsmouth gifts and books.

Located at 10 Middle Street, the Welcome Center and Galleries is open daily from 10am-5pm, from April through December. For further information, please call 603-436-8433 or visit PortsmouthHistory.org.

The Portsmouth Historical Society is housed at 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH. photo credit Ken Goldman aka kenphotogeek