870 East Main Road (at Union Street)

mail: PO Box 834, Portsmouth RI 02871,

e-mail: PHSInfo@PortsmouthHistorical.org

We opened for the season on May 28th!

The Museum opened for the season on Sunday, May 28th and will be open from 2-4 pm on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month through October 8th.  Keep an eye on your email or follow us on Facebook to learn about the activities planned for our family-friendly Sundays. 

Group Tours?

If you have a group that wants to tour the museum, please contact us and we can make special arrangements.

PHOTO CLUB

Click here to join the Portsmouth Historical Photo Club on Facebook!

Clements’ Marketplace Program (Save Your Receipts)

Portsmouth’s Clements’ Markeplace provides the Society a 1% donation from every purchase. So. collect your Clements’ receipts and hand them in at the museum or at our next event.

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 PLEASE TAKE OUR SURVEY

Memberships are the life blood of our Society – We will lose our touch with our past without your support. 

Please join or renew your annual membership.

The ‘Hub” for Portsmouth History

There are many resources for Portsmouth History.  We have a dedicated web site to help point you towards all those resources. Visit our “Hub” to Portsmouth History at

THE PORTSMOUTH HISTORY CENTER – THE “HUB” TO LOCAL HISTORY SITES

What the Portsmouth Historical Society is All About

The Portsmouth Historical Society is a volunteer nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of Portsmouth, Rhode Island’s history.

Our long term vision is to protect and promote Portsmouth’s cultural heritage by creating a secure and sustainable facility, where, in conjunction with other local organizations, we can store, maintain and display our collection of historic artifacts, offer lectures and research assistance to the public, and stimulate the study of our town’s history for future generations. We strongly believe that the uniqueness of Portsmouth today is defined by our past.

The Society fulfills its mission by:

1. Maintaining and providing tours of the historical buildings in its possession:

a. The Christian Union Church (1865)

b. The Southermost School (1725)

c. The Old Town Hall (c. 1850) .

2. Collecting, conserving and interpreting historical documents and objects linked to historical sites, houses, farms, and families of Portsmouth.

3. Providing direction and resources to assist genealogical and scholarly research related to Portsmouth’s history.

4. Arranging exhibitions which use historical materials to enrich the public’s understanding and appreciation of Portsmouth’s rich history.

5. Presenting programs on topics that build enthusiasm for preserving and supporting our local history.

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A SHORT TOUR OF THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY BUILDING

Got any historical documents or artifacts in your attic or basement? Consider donating the to the Society where they can be dispayed and cared for. Permanent and temporary loans are available.

Email us at phscurator@old.portsmouthhistorical.org.