Portsmouth, New Hampshire

General, History, Historic House

This Portsmouth Historical Society pilot project has converted the former city library to a new “one stop” central gateway to the historical, cultural and artistic venues of greater Portsmouth and a new exhibition site displaying the art and history of the region.

Eliot, Maine

Historical Society

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Historic House

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Botanical Garden, General, History, Historic House, Military

John Paul Jones, colonial America’s first sea warrior, was a tenant of the Widow Purcell in this house in 1781 while he supervised the building of the Navy’s ship America nearby. Though he loved Portsmouth, he left New Hampshire in 1782 never to return. His house is now the museum of Portsmouth men, women and children, where their stories live.

Newington, New Hampshire

History

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Archaeology, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society

1. The John Paul Jones House Museum commemorating the naval hero's stay in Portsmouth while awaiting the completion of his ship, "Ranger" as well as exhibits that tell the stories of Portsmouth including the 1905 Portsmouth Peace Treaty.

Rye, New Hampshire

General, History, Historical Society

The mission of the Rye Historical Society is to preserve the town's past and appreciate its heritage by collecting and displaying artifacts, documents, photos and oral histories at the Rye Town Museum. Through special exhibits and regular programs and museum hours the society aims to engage people in the vital aspects of Rye's history so that current issues may be better understood and future plans respect the natural and human history of the town.

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Historic House

Kittery, Maine

Military

Newington, New Hampshire

History

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Historic House

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Arboretum, Archaeology, Culture, History, Historic House

This 10-acre living history museum depicts 300+ years of American history in the same waterfront neighborhood in downtown Portsmouth NH. Costumed role-players, working craftsmen, special exhibits, hands-on family activities, historical gardens and special historical interest programs enliven 38 buildings across the grounds. Signature holiday events: An American Celebration July 4, NH Fall Festival, Vintage & Vine wine tasting, PASSPORT beer & culinary festival, Ghosts on the Banke family Halloween and Candlelight Stroll (first 3 weekends in Dec) an anchor of Vintage Christmas in Portsmouth.