Sunday, July 4th
11:00am - 3:00pm
Museum Store - Tyco Visitors Center
Book Signing: Beyond Freedom
Join author Patricia Q. Wall as she signs copies of her new book Beyond Freedom.

July 5th - July 16th
9:00am - 3:00pm (Monday - Friday)
Archaeology Field School
Special opportunity for adults and students ages 16 and up, with or without prior archaeological experience. The archaeological field school will focus on the investigation of the Chase House site to gather information hidden by the passage of time about its former kitchen ell, barn and brick lined privy. This creative archaeological quest will provide hands-on archaeological field and laboratory experiences, in accordance with archaeological standards of the US Department of Interior and the Society for American Archaeology Standards of Ethics. Click here for full details. For more information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (603) 422-7521.

Thursday, July 8th - Thursday, August 12th
1-4pm on Thursdays
William Pitt Tavern at Strawbery Banke Museum
Writing Workshop: "Autobiographical Writing and Life Review”
Come join these friendly classes for those who are interested in reviewing and recording their own lives, or setting down their family histories. By sharing stories, members can help to stimulate memories, discover patterns in their experiences, and begin to record events in ways that will vividly bring the past back to life. The teacher and fellow members of the group will work to encourage and support you in your writing. "Autobiographical Writing and Life Review" will be offered in the William Pitt Tavern at Strawbery Banke Museum from 1 to 4 pm for six weeks beginning on Thursday, July 8th and ending Thursday, August 12th. The cost for the workshop is $25 and scholarships are available. To register for the workshop, and for directions, please call Jan Marx, 603-433-0868, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Saturday, July 10th
William Pitt Tavern
Mason's Day
A day of Masonic celebration, this annual daylong fest has a special significance to New Hampshire Masons, as the William Pitt Tavern is where the Granite State’s first Masonic Grand Lodge was established in 1789. Masons Day is free of charge to Masons and their families with the presentation of a valid Masonic dues card, and to museum visitors with a Strawbery Banke Museum ticket. Among the events and programs planned are action demonstrations by police and firefighters, scavenger hunts with prizes, face painting, magic shows, balloon artists, and a cookout with free food. Down east humorist, Tim Sample, will also be performing two shows. Click here for the full schedule of the day's activities. For more information, please call the Grand Lodge at 603-668-8744.

July 12th - July 16th
8:30am-4:30pm each day
Strawbery Banke Museum
Everyday Life in Early America - A Special One-Week Institute in Local History Presented by: Dr. Kimberly Alexander, Chief Curator, Strawbery Banke Museum and Dr. Dane Morrison, Professor of Early American History.

What was the texture of everyday life like for early Americans?  How did ordinary people build homes, raise families, and govern their communities in a new world?  How did they manage the struggle to survive on the frontiers of the “civilized world” and of the Atlantic? In this one-week Institute held at Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth, NH, we will search for the answers to these questions and more on the site of one of the country’s most respected outdoor history museums. Entering the worlds of artisans and farmers, slaves and freed persons, merchants and sailors, widows and wives, we will use Strawbery Banke Museum as text and site. The course will be of particular interest to students in Public History, Education, American and Museum Studies, and Theater, as we explore early America on a 10-acre site comprised of 35 historic houses, replete with gardens, archeological discovery, artisans and role-players—along the banks of the Piscataqua River.  Through a medley of lectures, discussions, and walking tours, we will go behind the scenes and engage the best practices of museum professionals in art, architecture, education, gardening, and crafts. Inquiries: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Online Registration: http://www.salemstate.edu/9671.php. Undergraduate and Graduate course credit and PDPs offered through Salem State College.

Tuesday, July 13th
1pm
Portsmouth Public Library
Book Reading: Good Morning Strawbery Banke
Join Good Morning Strawbery Banke author and illustrator, Wickie Rowland, as she reads from her new children's book.

Saturday, July 31st
2pm
G. Willikers
Book Signing: Good Morning Strawbery Banke
Join Good Morning Strawbery Banke author and illustrator, Wickie Rowland, as she signs copies of her new children's book.

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Saturday, August 7th
10:00am-5:00 pm
Community Day at Strawbery Banke Museum
Enjoy all the museum has to offer and help fight hunger. FREE admission to the museum with the donation of a nonperishable food item, per person, to be donated to a local food bank.

August 23rd - August 27th
9:00am-4:00pm daily
Strawbery Banke Museum
Kid Filmmakers - Summer Shoot Summer Camp
Whether it’s a music video set in a spooky cemetery or an interview aboard a millionaire’s yacht, Kid Filmmakers run the camera, direct the actors and even write their own scripts! Summer Shoot is a working movie production unit, offering an intensive full-day curriculum for beginning and experienced  filmmakers, i.e. hands-on instruction  in acting,animation, directing, lighting, sound, makeup, screenwriting and videography. Participants will produce 4-5 short movies during the week, including a documentary, television commercial and a drama, comedy or musical. Open to ages 10-15. Cost: $275 per child ($250 for returnees,  Kid Filmmakers Club members, and Strawbery Banke Museum members), which includes a DVD copy of film projects and certificate of completion. For details, call Marianne Bornkessel, Camp Coordinator, at (603) 534-3934 or visit the website at www.kidfilmmakers.com.

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Saturday, September 11th
5:00pm-8:00pm
Strawbery Banke Museum
Vintage & Vine - Wine Tasting Tour
Enjoy an extraordinary evening of fine wine and exquisite food while helping to preserve 400 years of history at Strawbery Banke Museum. Guests will enjoy the rich ambiance of the historic homes while sampling carefully selected wines from top distributors and freshly prepared hors d'oeuvres from the seacoast's finest restaurants. Premiere local chefs will also be demonstrating their skills and preparing signature dishes for guests on a center-stage throughout the evening at this must attend Seacoast event. For complete details about this fabulous event, please click here.

Saturday & Sunday, September 18th & 19th
12:00 noon to 4:00 pm
2010 Tour of Fairy Houses in Portsmouth
Sponsored by the Friends of the South End, this self-guided walking tour features whimsical fairy houses built by families, children, garden clubs and local artisans. The tour will include Strawbery Banke, Prescott Park, the Governor John Langdon House and the Wentworth Gardner and Tobias Lear Houses. Visitors are invited to build an entire Fairy House Village at the Langdon House Gardens using only natural materials.
Free parking is available on Peirce Island. For complete information about this event, please click here.

Saturdays, September 18th & 25th
10am-noon
Creative Painting for Children
Offered as part of Strawbery Banke Museum's Painting Portsmouth exhibit, this workshop is a hands-on learn-to-paint program for children of all ages. This workshop will be hosted by Art Education Consultant, Heather Walters, BFA. Walters has painted everywhere from the Pacific to the Atlantic and enjoys grounding people of all ages through creative expression. Creative Painting for Children is a free program to all visitors thanks to the generous support of Richard Cheek. For more information or to RSVP, call (603) 422-7501.

Wednesday, September 22nd
5:00pm reception. Program starts at 5:30pm.
Conversation with the Artists
Offered as part of Strawbery Banke Museum's Painting Portsmouth exhibit, Conversations with the Artist will feature artists Carol Aronson-Shore, George Nick and TM Nicholas as they make a rare appearance to engage visitors with a lively discussion of their work and that of others. Conversation with the Artists is a free program to all visitors thanks to the generous support of Richard Cheek. For more information or to RSVP, call (603) 422-7501.

Saturday, September 25th
5:00pm-9:00pm
Passport - A Craft Beer & Culinary World Tour
Enjoy an evening of delicious tastings at New Hampshire's premiere craft beer and food pairing event at the Seacoast’s beautiful and historic Strawbery Banke Museum! Sample a wide array of regional craft beers from Smuttynose Brewing Company, Moat Mountain, Allagash and Tuckerman brewers, paired with local culinary creations with an international flair. Your Passport world tour includes learning about leading ale and lager styles and meeting the brewers. Strawbery Banke Museum's cooper will demonstrate the traditional craft of barrel making, and beer brewed in one of his barrels will be available for sampling. Mingle with beer and food lovers as you stroll the fascinating grounds and buildings of Strawbery Banke Museum. It’s the menu for a very appetizing autumn evening, all to benefit New Hampshire Public Television and Strawbery Banke Museum. For more information and to puchase tickets, please visit www.nhptv.org/passport/.

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Wednesday, October 6th
5:00pm reception. Program starts at 5:30pm.
Coming of Age in the Piscataqua: John Samuel Blunt's Portsmouth
Offered as part of Strawbery Banke Museum's Painting Portsmouth exhibit, Coming of Age in the Piscataqua: John Samuel Blunt's Portsmouth will be presented by Peter Michaud, NH Division of Historical Resources. Coming of Age in the Piscataqua: John Samuel Blunt's Portsmouth is a free program to all visitors thanks to the generous support of Richard Cheek. For more information or to RSVP, call (603) 422-7501.

October 8th - October 24th
Curtain times: Thursdays & Fridays at 8pm. Saturdays at 6pm & 8pm, Sundays at 5pm & 7pm (no 7pm show on October 10th)
History Theatre Production of "Come Night Fall" - A Thrilling Intimate Theatre Experience Not to be Missed!
The third production of Strawbery Banke Museum's History Theatre, "Come Night Fall" written by Harbor Light Stage Director, Kent Stephens, concerns a young museum guide and historian, Caitlin, renting an apartment on the third floor of the Chase House, who becomes convinced that a real ghost is haunting the property. At the same time, her friend Jay, an archeologist excavating the former privy on the building site, has discovered an unusual relic. Their quest to solve both mysteries takes them on a journey into the late 1760's, as they open a window into a shadowy chapter of colonial history - and unearth a surprising, moving story. For more information about "Come Night Fall", please click here. Tickets are $25 for Thursday, Friday, and Sunday performances and $30 for Saturday performances. Purchase your tickets online by clicking here. Tickets can also be purchased in person at the Tyco Visitors Center or by phone (credit card purchase only) by calling 603-433-1107.

Saturday, October 9th
10:00 am–5:00 pm
New Hampshire Fall Festival - Named Best of NH Editor's Pick for Best New Festival - & Prescott Park Chili Cook-Off
Celebrate harvest time with Strawbery Banke’s third annual New Hampshire Fall Festival. Experience a traditional New England country fair complete with demonstrations from craftspeople, heritage breed and farm animal exhibits, farm animal and livestock demonstrations, special autumn activities in the Children’s Garden, presentations on heirloom seeds, canning and food preservation talks, fiber arts, demonstrations and exhibits on historic crafts and industries, coopering, harvest-themed crafts in the Family Discovery Center, garden tours, demonstrations and Houses in Bloom with heirloom flower arrangements made by the garden clubs of the seacoast region, live musical performances, and much more! For more information, please click here.

Two Incredible Festivals in One - Back by popular demand, the Prescott Park Chili Cook-Off will again be held in conjunction with Strawbery Banke Museum's New Hampshire Fall Festival. The Chili Cook-Off presents more than a dozen restaurants from the Seacoast and beyond who serve up their best chili in decorated booths for attendees to sample. Come and enjoy the generous samplings restaurants offer and experience one of the best Chili Cook-Offs around! The Chili Festival will be also offering the opportunity to compliment your chili tasting with one of Redhook's fine crafted and refreshing beers! Two great festivals in one unbeatable location for one admission price! For more information on the Chili Cook-Off please visit http://www.prescottpark.org/chilli.cfm.

Wednesday, October 14th
5:00pm reception. Program starts at 5:30pm.
Painting Gloucester and Rockport
Offered as part of Strawbery Banke Museum's Painting Portsmouth exhibit, Painting Gloucester and Rockport will be presented by Karen E. Quinn, Kristin and Roger Servison Curator of Paintings, Art of the Americas, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Painting Gloucester and Rockport is a free program to all visitors thanks to the generous support of Richard Cheek. For more information or to RSVP, call (603) 422-7501.

Saturday, October 23rd
Borders - Concord, NH
Book Signing: Good Morning Strawbery Banke
Join Good Morning Strawbery Banke author and illustrator, Wickie Rowland, as she signs copies of her new children's book.

Friday and Saturday, October 29th & 30th
6:00-8:00 pm
Ghosts on the Banke
Long-dead sea captains, 17th century shopkeepers and wayward pirates haunt the streets as you trick or treat safely from house to historic house in this family friendly Halloween event. For more information, please click here.

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