Sperm Whale 2009 by Craig Gray, sculptor and donor, was installed in 2019. The sculpture is courtesy of Support Portsmouth Public Art and Patrick and Melissa M. Small, in loving memory of their daughter, Caroline Constance Small, from the Civic Art Collection, City of Portsmouth.
This mural honors beloved local historian and actor Ricky Price portraying his favorite Portsmouth figure, Col. William Crawford. Price passed away in 2018. The mural is located by the Courtyard of the Art Annex at the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, overlooking the location of the Portsmouth Farmer's...
After 9/11, local artist Sam Welty decided to create a series of huge “Great America”outdoor wall murals to celebrate the diversity of the United States and honor the military personnel who sacrifice so much for our freedom. The Battle of Craney Island Mural was commissioned by the Portsmouth...
Look up above Bangkok Garden Noodle House to see one of the wonderful murals commissioned by the local non-profit, Support Portsmouth Public Art and Portsmouth Economic Development. This mural entitled Playful Children was imagined by SPPA and painted by local artist Sam Welty. It is meant to be...
On the steps of the Portsmouth Public Library you will see the First Amendment Sculpture. This unusual sculpture celebrates our most valuables rights, religion, speech, press, and assembly. Using the desk of our beloved journalist Ida Kay Jordan as a model, Sue Landerman, who designed and built the...
The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum has a mural on the side painted by Sam Welty. It depicts the history of shipbuilding. The panels show a woodworker in the age of sail, a blacksmith in the Civil War era with the CSS Virginia in the background, the iconic hammerhead...
The Baron's Pub Mural was painted by local artist and member of the Coast Guard, Adam Stanton in 2018. This is the only example of street art in Olde Towne. Baron's is one of the longstanding locals's favorite hangouts. It is named for Commodore Barron, a famous naval...
Cedar Grove Cemetery was established in 1832 and is the city's first secular cemetery. About 4,000 souls are buried here on about 5 1/3rd acres. The cemetery is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. In 2006, a handful of local volunteers formed the Portsmouth Cedar Grove...
Village Thrift of Olde Towne offers clothing, accessories, household items, furniture, books & more at discounted prices. Village Thrift employs individuals with disabilities at fair wages. Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 10 am to 5 pm
Winter Wonderland: The Coleman Nursery Collection offers a nostalgic, holiday-themed visual treat for young and old alike. Come visit the animated scenes of Christmas trees and lights, ice skaters, children sledding, little people, children from around the world, a Victorian chalet, caroling villagers, and more. Admission is $3...
