Guided Tours

Offered on Tuesdays only from June 23 through October 27, 2026
Tours at 10 AM, 11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM, and 2PM

Join an expert guide and explore three centuries of New England History. This 90-minute guided tour highlights four historic homes, each offering a unique glimpse into Portsmouth’s past. Limited to 15 participants per tour.

• Goodwin Mansion (1870): Experience the elegance of Ichabod and Sarah Goodwin’s home during a time of social and industrial change.

• Shapiro House (1919): See how Jewish immigrants Sarah and Abraham Shapiro built a new life, shaping Portsmouth’s growing immigrant community.

• Pitt Tavern (1777): Learn about the Stavers family and what it took to keep a tavern running in Revolutionary-War era America. 

• Abbott House & Store (1940s): Discover how Bertha Abbott, a widow, welcomed neighbors with the help of local high schooler Leslie Clough during World War II. 

Guided Tour Tickets:
Guided tour tickets are available for purchase online or in-person at the Lawrence J. Yerdon Visitors Center, 14 Hancock Street, Portsmouth. Each ticket is valid for two consecutive days—one for the guided tour (Tuesdays only) and one for a self-guided visit on the following day.

• Adult: $25.00

• Senior (65+)/Student: $23.00

• Child (ages 5 - 17): $12.50

• Child (under 5): Free