1826-2026

On February 15, 1826, Rev. Nathan Parker welcomed the congregation of South Church to worship in their new stone church. Built of Rockport granite, with arched windows filling its sanctuary with light and a portico facing the center of town, it would serve Portsmouth "for perpetuity". 

Join us throughout 2026 as we celebrate the anniversary of our building with talks, tours, and opportunities to support the next 200 years!

 

Purchase your commemorative 200th Anniversary shirts!

EVENTS

May 3

Building Community Talk and Celebration from 4-5:30pm

June 19 - 20

Annual Pocket Garden Tour and Building Tours (tickets required)

July - August

Building tours (Check back for dates/times) 

September 27

Book launch of A Church Built of Granite by Janet Polasky from 2-3:30pm

October 25

200 years of Music Concert at 2:00pm

November 7

South Church Auction from 6:30-8:30pm

December 31

Chili Sale and Closing Celebration from 5:00-7:00pm

 

Click here or scan the QR code below to make a donation to the 200th Anniversary Building Preservation Fund! Help support South Church for the next 200 years.