The famed Pirate Captain Blackbeard’s ship Queen Anne’s Revenge was originally a French slave-trading vessel called La Concorde, which he along with his crew members captured in the midst of one of its slave-trading missions. Perhaps due to the construction of the archive, much of the research into this historical incident focuses on Blackbeard, La Concorde’s owner René Montaudouin, La Concorde’s Captain […]

Join us for an evening of engaging discussions and fascinating stories from the past, all while enjoying your favorite beverages after hours. The NHS’ current exhibition, “A Name, A Voice, A Life”, will remain open past normal business hours every third Tuesday of the month from 4 pm to 7 pm for you to enjoy […]

Learn all about what happened in Portsmouth during the Battle of Rhode Island in 1778! You are invited to join our kickoff event at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 23rd.  Meeting at the Portsmouth Historic Society, you will get a digital clue packet and map. Your hunt begins around that property, then you'll drive to five […]

Think Big and Shop Small! The Nathanael Greene Homestead Giftshop, Museum Big Bear Trading Co. and Wedges of Time will be open Small Business Saturday November 30 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. Half-price tours. We have books by local authors and goods from local artisans. We also have great stocking stuffers, books for history buffs, museum merchandise […]

Smith's Castle and the NK 350th Committee will commemorate the founding of Kings Towne by the Colonial Government by hosting a Christmas event at the historic site! Hourly entertainment throughout the two-day event!   The two-day event will have Father Christmas, Crafts, Cookie Decorating, 350th displays, raffles, and vendors! December 7th-8th, 12-4 pm!