Jim Garman 1938-2026 It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Jim Garman — our longtime board member, past president, Town Historian, and dear friend. Jim’s dedication to preserving and sharing Portsmouth’s history leaves a lasting legacy in our community. His leadership and knowledge will be deeply missed. Please keep Jim’s family […]
The Portsmouth Historical Society Museum is now accessible to all! The new Lifeway Mobility Lift to the second floor of the society’s museum is officially open! Town Historian Jim Garman and Missy Taylor did the honors at our ribbon cutting, celebrating a major step toward accessibility for everyone. The new lift is fully enclosed and
We’re excited to share that the museum will soon be handicap accessible! After years of planning, construction began earlier this month on a new exterior lift to the second floor. This milestone wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our community. Huge thanks to the Alletta Morris McBean Trust, Bank Newport, the Felice Fund,
The Portsmouth Historical Society has announced that the museum and grounds will be open for the 2025 summer season. Opening day is Sunday, June 8th at 2pm. The museum will be open the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month from 2 to 4 pm. Additional details can be found here. Check out our events
The Portsmouth Historical Society is pleased to announce the award of a $50,000 grant from the Alletta Morris McBean Charitable Trust for the installation of an ADA-compliant vertical lift, which will allow visitors access to the second floor of the museum at 870 East Main Road. The project will include a weather-tight enclosure that will
Jun 17, 2024 – PHS Receives $50k Grant for ADA Lift Read More »
