The museum is open seasonally and by appointment. The Society hosts programs and events throughout the year.
As part of its Portsmouth 250 celebration, we welcome author Jane Lancaster who will tell the story of Phebe, a Black/Narragansett woman born in Portsmouth, and her African-born husband, Arthur….
The Portsmouth Historical Society is delighted to partner with the Daughters of the American Revolution, Battle of Rhode Island Chapter, NSDAR to host this exciting “The American Revolution Experience Traveling…
As part of its Portsmouth 250 celebration, the Portsmouth Historical Society welcomes author and historian Jane Lancaster for a free public talk on Phebe, a Black/Narragansett woman born in Portsmouth, and her African-born husband, Arthur, whose lives were tied to wealthy merchant, politician, and British spy Metcalf Bowler during the War for Independence. Lancaster, a Brown University Ph.D. and award-winning history teacher, has spent her career uncovering the stories of women, Black Americans, and ordinary people, and has brought this remarkable history to life in her novel Liberty is Sweet, published by Stillwater Press. Donations are welcome.
