Historic Portsmouth Comes Alive During the America 250 Twilight Tour
PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth Historic Sites Associates (PHSA) presents its annual Twilight Tour on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, from 4 to 8 p.m. In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the self-guided tour invites visitors to explore Portsmouth’s historic places and encounter the people, events, and ideas connected to the nation’s founding and evolving story. Historic sites across Portsmouth will open for a special evening of tours, exhibitions, programs, and after-hours access to historic interiors, gardens,
Alien abduction and local history collide in 'Betty & Barney' Exhibition
On the night of Sept. 19, 1961, a Portsmouth couple driving home through New Hampshire’s White Mountains reported something extraordinary: a lit-up craft in the sky, missing time, and an alien abduction. More than six decades later, the story of Betty and Barney Hill continues to captivate believers and skeptics alike. Now on view at the Portsmouth Historical Society, “Betty & Barney” explores the fascinating and multifaceted lives of the Hills– inviting visitors to look beyond the headlines and into the
