Walking Tours

Discover Portsmouth. The Portsmouth Historical Society operates this combination visitor center–museum, where you can pick up maps, get the scoop on what's happening while you're in town, and view cultural and historical exhibits. Here you can also learn about self-guided historical tours and sign up for guided ones. 10 Middle St., Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 03802. 603/436–8433; www.portsmouthhistory.org. Tours from $15. Apr.–late Dec., daily 10–5.

Portsmouth Black Heritage Trail. Important local sites in African American history can be seen on the 75-minute guided Sankofa Tour. Included are the African Burying Ground and historic homes of local slave traders and abolitionists. Tours, which begin at the Old Meeting House, are conducted on Saturday afternoon throughout the summer. 280 Marcy St., Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 03802. 603/570--8469; www.blackheritagetrailnh.org. $20.