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Portsmouth Historical Society

Portsmouth Historical Society
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Hours:

Open April - December, seven days a week, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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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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Events

35th Annual GINGERBREAD House Contest and Exhibition
35th Annual GINGERBREAD House Contest and Exhibition
  • Tis the season! The annual Gingerbread Contest is open at Portsmouth Historical Society from November 28- December 30.
  • Friday Nov 28, 2025
35th Annual GINGERBREAD House Contest and Exhibition
  • Tis the season! The annual Gingerbread Contest is open at Portsmouth Historical Society from November 28- December 30.
  • Sunday Nov 30, 2025
35th Annual GINGERBREAD House Contest and Exhibition
  • Tis the season! The annual Gingerbread Contest is open at Portsmouth Historical Society from November 28- December 30.
  • Monday Dec 1, 2025
35th Annual GINGERBREAD House Contest and Exhibition
  • Tis the season! The annual Gingerbread Contest is open at Portsmouth Historical Society from November 28- December 30.
  • Tuesday Dec 2, 2025
35th Annual GINGERBREAD House Contest and Exhibition
  • Tis the season! The annual Gingerbread Contest is open at Portsmouth Historical Society from November 28- December 30.
  • Wednesday Dec 3, 2025
35th Annual GINGERBREAD House Contest and Exhibition
  • Tis the season! The annual Gingerbread Contest is open at Portsmouth Historical Society from November 28- December 30.
  • Thursday Dec 4, 2025
35th Annual GINGERBREAD House Contest and Exhibition
  • Tis the season! The annual Gingerbread Contest is open at Portsmouth Historical Society from November 28- December 30.
  • Friday Dec 5, 2025
Gingerbread Reception and Awards Party
Gingerbread Reception and Awards Party
  • Celebrate the start of the holiday season and incredible Gingerbread creators during the 35th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibition Opening Party.
  • Friday Dec 5, 2025
35th Annual GINGERBREAD House Contest and Exhibition
  • Tis the season! The annual Gingerbread Contest is open at Portsmouth Historical Society from November 28- December 30.
  • Saturday Dec 6, 2025
35th Annual GINGERBREAD House Contest and Exhibition
  • Tis the season! The annual Gingerbread Contest is open at Portsmouth Historical Society from November 28- December 30.
  • Sunday Dec 7, 2025
35th Annual GINGERBREAD House Contest and Exhibition
  • Tis the season! The annual Gingerbread Contest is open at Portsmouth Historical Society from November 28- December 30.
  • Monday Dec 8, 2025
35th Annual GINGERBREAD House Contest and Exhibition
  • Tis the season! The annual Gingerbread Contest is open at Portsmouth Historical Society from November 28- December 30.
  • Tuesday Dec 9, 2025
35th Annual GINGERBREAD House Contest and Exhibition
  • Tis the season! The annual Gingerbread Contest is open at Portsmouth Historical Society from November 28- December 30.
  • Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
35th Annual GINGERBREAD House Contest and Exhibition
  • Tis the season! The annual Gingerbread Contest is open at Portsmouth Historical Society from November 28- December 30.
  • Thursday Dec 11, 2025
35th Annual GINGERBREAD House Contest and Exhibition
  • Tis the season! The annual Gingerbread Contest is open at Portsmouth Historical Society from November 28- December 30.
  • Friday Dec 12, 2025
35th Annual GINGERBREAD House Contest and Exhibition
  • Tis the season! The annual Gingerbread Contest is open at Portsmouth Historical Society from November 28- December 30.
  • Saturday Dec 13, 2025
HOLIDAY: New Favorites Cookie Swap
HOLIDAY: New Favorites Cookie Swap
35th Annual GINGERBREAD House Contest and Exhibition
  • Tis the season! The annual Gingerbread Contest is open at Portsmouth Historical Society from November 28- December 30.
  • Sunday Dec 14, 2025
35th Annual GINGERBREAD House Contest and Exhibition
  • Tis the season! The annual Gingerbread Contest is open at Portsmouth Historical Society from November 28- December 30.
  • Monday Dec 15, 2025
35th Annual GINGERBREAD House Contest and Exhibition
  • Tis the season! The annual Gingerbread Contest is open at Portsmouth Historical Society from November 28- December 30.
  • Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
35th Annual GINGERBREAD House Contest and Exhibition
  • Tis the season! The annual Gingerbread Contest is open at Portsmouth Historical Society from November 28- December 30.
  • Wednesday Dec 17, 2025
35th Annual GINGERBREAD House Contest and Exhibition
  • Tis the season! The annual Gingerbread Contest is open at Portsmouth Historical Society from November 28- December 30.
  • Thursday Dec 18, 2025
35th Annual GINGERBREAD House Contest and Exhibition
  • Tis the season! The annual Gingerbread Contest is open at Portsmouth Historical Society from November 28- December 30.
  • Friday Dec 19, 2025
35th Annual GINGERBREAD House Contest and Exhibition
  • Tis the season! The annual Gingerbread Contest is open at Portsmouth Historical Society from November 28- December 30.
  • Saturday Dec 20, 2025
35th Annual GINGERBREAD House Contest and Exhibition
  • Tis the season! The annual Gingerbread Contest is open at Portsmouth Historical Society from November 28- December 30.
  • Sunday Dec 21, 2025
35th Annual GINGERBREAD House Contest and Exhibition
  • Tis the season! The annual Gingerbread Contest is open at Portsmouth Historical Society from November 28- December 30.
  • Monday Dec 22, 2025
35th Annual GINGERBREAD House Contest and Exhibition
  • Tis the season! The annual Gingerbread Contest is open at Portsmouth Historical Society from November 28- December 30.
  • Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
35th Annual GINGERBREAD House Contest and Exhibition
  • Tis the season! The annual Gingerbread Contest is open at Portsmouth Historical Society from November 28- December 30.
  • Wednesday Dec 24, 2025
35th Annual GINGERBREAD House Contest and Exhibition
  • Tis the season! The annual Gingerbread Contest is open at Portsmouth Historical Society from November 28- December 30.
  • Thursday Dec 25, 2025
35th Annual GINGERBREAD House Contest and Exhibition
  • Tis the season! The annual Gingerbread Contest is open at Portsmouth Historical Society from November 28- December 30.
  • Friday Dec 26, 2025
35th Annual GINGERBREAD House Contest and Exhibition
  • Tis the season! The annual Gingerbread Contest is open at Portsmouth Historical Society from November 28- December 30.
  • Saturday Dec 27, 2025
35th Annual GINGERBREAD House Contest and Exhibition
  • Tis the season! The annual Gingerbread Contest is open at Portsmouth Historical Society from November 28- December 30.
  • Sunday Dec 28, 2025
35th Annual GINGERBREAD House Contest and Exhibition
  • Tis the season! The annual Gingerbread Contest is open at Portsmouth Historical Society from November 28- December 30.
  • Monday Dec 29, 2025
35th Annual GINGERBREAD House Contest and Exhibition
  • Tis the season! The annual Gingerbread Contest is open at Portsmouth Historical Society from November 28- December 30.
  • Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
HOLIDAY: Gingerbread Smash
HOLIDAY: Gingerbread Smash
  • Whether by sledgehammer or good old-fashioned Godzilla stomp, wreak havoc on a gingerbread house and let out some of those post-holiday feelings.
  • Saturday Jan 3, 2026