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Portsmouth Historical Society

10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801 Map

603-436-8433

Founded in 1917, the Portsmouth Historical Society opened the John Paul Jones House as a museum in 1920. For more than a century, the organization has gathered a diverse collection that fulfills its mission to illustrate and understand the history and material life, broadly conceived, of Portsmouth and the immediate Seacoast area from the seventeenth century to the present.

Today the Portsmouth Historical Society operates two properties, it’s main building located at 10 Middle Street, and the John Paul Jones House, located just across the street. In addition to enjoying the museum, visitors can join us on a walking tour, browse our gift shop, or take part in one of our many public programs.

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Choose your date below. Once reserved, all passes must be picked up at Durham Public Library.

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June 2025

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