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John Paul Jones House

43 Middle St, Portsmouth, NH
603-436-8420
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Ranked #13 of 26 attractions in Portsmouth
Type: Historic Sites
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Owner description: This 1758 colonial, gambrel-roofed house was the home of Revolutionary War naval hero John Paul Jones while in Portsmouth during the war, and now... more » Owner description: This 1758 colonial, gambrel-roofed house was the home of Revolutionary War naval hero John Paul Jones while in Portsmouth during the war, and now features a collection of furniture, toys, guns, canes and a historic garden. « less
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Mobile al
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

Well informed guides and like the authentic furniture and household items. Surrounded by history in this wonderful city.

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Pembroke, New Hampshire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2012

Great old house. Nice grounds in the summer. Lots of information and exhibits about John Paul Jones. Photo of the mummy of John Paul Jones!

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Munich, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2012

This attraction is very interesting. Most people don't realize the role of John Paul Jones in American History. I'd highly recommend going here.

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Canton, Connecticut
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2012

We decided to tour the John Paul Jones house - it actually wasn't his home, but he rented a room there. It was interesting. The lady working the desk was quite nice and she shared a lot of interesting information.

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Cherry Hill, New Jersey
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2012

From what we were told this was not really John Paul Jones' house. He just stayed there. Not worth seeing.

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Kutztown, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 July 2012

This mid 1700s home houses the Portsmouth Historical Society and twice in the 1770s, John Paul Jones of "I have not yet begun to fight" fame was a boarder waiting for his ships to be finished in the city's famous ship yards. You learn much about him and his time in the navy--there are pictures and documents in the room... More

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Providence, Rhode Island
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 June 2012

Self tour with friendly volunteer who welcomed us and provided info to help with our tour.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

I love colonial history and have read JONJPJ'ss biography. It's amazing to walk into rooms he has been in but for the$$ you only get to visit this one house and he was really only there for a short period while his ship was outfitted. It's not his homestead and I don't think any of his personal belongings are there.

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Kittery Point, Maine
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

tour presents some historical information on a naval hero and the revolution.

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Streamwood, IL
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 July 2007

The Portsmouth Historical Society runs this house. Being somebody who is intersted in the history of John Paul Jones, I really enjoyed going thru the house, on Wednesday, 06/27/07. You walk thru the house, 1st & 2nd floors, on your own. But there are a couple of workers available who are eager to answer any questions you may have. It... More

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