Happy New Year 2024

2023 proved to be a remarkable year, largely attributed to the dedicated volunteers at the Hill House Museum. The numerous events held throughout the year provided visitors with a profound appreciation for the museum's rich offerings and its significant role in Portsmouth's history. The tireless efforts of our part-time volunteers were instrumental in the resounding success of all events. A heartfelt thank you goes out to every individual who contributed their time, ensuring the continued accessibility of the museum and fostering an environment for visitors to delve into the unique history of Portsmouth's sole historic home museum. 

Looking forward to 2024 and if you would like to volunteer please let us know.

A Holiday Visit

Discover a delightful way to spend your Saturday, December 23rd! Head over to the Hill House Museum, Portsmouth's exclusive historic home museum. From noon to 3:00, immerse yourself in a captivating tour or find the perfect, unique gift for yourself or a special someone on your Christmas list.

Indulge your senses with our incredible Five Sister’s blend aromatic tea, available for purchase. Alternatively, consider the enchanting Five Sister’s Bouquet candles, a thoughtful and aromatic gift. Don't miss out on this opportunity to blend history and holiday cheer at the Hill House Museum!

Thanks!

Yesterday's Hill House Holiday Tea was a tremendous success, and we owe it all to the generous support of our dedicated volunteers. Our sincere thanks go out to the following contributors:

The Fort Nelson chapter of the DAR for not only their delectable baked treats but also for their invaluable volunteer efforts.

The PHA board members and volunteers for their adaptability in handling the venue change and their meticulous attention to detail, ensuring the day ran seamlessly.  Also, Courtney Bullaboy, whose enchanting holiday piano music added a delightful touch to the atmosphere.

Julie Dunn, Mary Barnes, and Nettie Fisher for their exceptional decorating efforts, injecting the true spirit of the holidays into the event.

Thank you to everyone involved for your valuable contributions in making the Hill House Holiday Tea a joyous and festive occasion.

The Holiday Tea is back on...

The Hill House Holiday Tea is officially back on, thanks to the concerted efforts of several individuals. A heartfelt thank-you goes out to Keith Toler from the city of Portsmouth, Tony Goodwin, Nettie Fisher, and the generous owner of Cambridge Hall at 441 Washington Street. It is through their collaborative spirit that the Hill House Museum has been graciously provided with the venue at 441 Washington Street to host this delightful holiday tea.

This charming historic venue happens to be the historic 1891 Catholic School situated at the corner of Washington and London Streets. Rescued from the brink of demolition in 2003, this magnificent piece of history has undergone a complete restoration.

As of now, there are still a few seats available for the tea on Saturday at 3:00. If you are interested in attending this festive event, please don't hesitate to reach out at 757-714-3226.

Cancelled Tea and Tours

Due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, we regret to inform you that Saturday's Holiday Tea (December 9th) at the Hill House Museum has been canceled. Also, tours on Wednesday and Saturday are cancelled.
Today, it was discovered that the furnace has ceased working and requires replacement, leading to the unavailability of heat and hot water at the Museum.

Please check FB and website regularly for updates of reopening.

Night at the Museum

The Hill Family returned from beyond the grave for one night and we enjoyed learning so much about them.

A HUGE shout-out the OTPCL for partnering with the Hill House by promoting our event and selling tickets. Also, the event would not have been so "spooktacular" if it were not for our amazing Hill House Museum Volunteers. Visitors to the event commented many times how much they enjoyed themselves learning about the Hill family. Thanks again to everyone who helped make this event so "fangtastic".