On Sept 24, 2020, the Portsmouth Historical Society is hosted a brand-new lecture, “Portsmouth in 1920: An Illustrated Look Back” by Town Historian Jim Garman replete with images depicting the...
During this 400th anniversary year of the arrival of the Mayflower in Plymouth harbor, the Portsmouth Historical Society Book Club, on Oct 5, 2020, discussed “Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community,...
The Portsmouth Historical Society held its Annual Meeting on Monday September 14, 2020 at the museum building Anne Northup Burns, President, presented the Society’s Annual Report, highlights of the recently-adopted...
In August 1778, the Revolutionary War Battle of Rhode Island was fought at Butts Hill Fort. Butts Hill Fort is the largest remaining Revolutionary War fortification in southeastern New England....
PHS will be out on the road,visiting places of historic significance around town. Tune to “PHS On-the-Road” at our Web Video Theater.
June 9, 1772 colonist in Rhode Island burn revenue cutter HMS Gaspee in Narragansett Bay. This would be one of the first acts of open defiance leading up to the American...
Born on this date in 1819, Julia Ward Howe is best known today for writing the words of “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” (“Mine eyes have seen the glory...
The Society coordinated an Open House with Kirby Realtors on Saturday March 7th. The Open House showcased the Church and facilities to the community. The event was attended by over...
Portsmouth RI Celebrated Founders Day on March 6th 2020 The founding of Portsmouth was made official on March 7 with the signing of the Compact of 1638 that established the...
Historical Society receives treasure – The Newport Daily News – 2-25-20 Daily News staff The Portsmouth Historical Society recently received a special gift related to Aquidneck Island transportation. Through the...
