The Portsmouth Historical Society is located in the former Christian Union Church at the corner of East Main Road and Union Street in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.

The Society was incorporated in 1938 in response to the enthusiasm created by Rhode Island’s 300th anniversary celebrations in 1936 at the dedication ceremony of Founders Brook in Portsmouth.

The Society has a large collection of artifacts, textiles, archives and farming equipment spanning the 387 years since the establishment of Portsmouth!

We host a variety of events throughout the year, including presentations from local authors and tours of local landmarks.