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Strawbery Banke Traditions 
An American Celebration! July 4th
Ghosts on the Banke
Holiday House Tours
Candlelight Stroll 
 
Strawbery Banke Museum exists to preserve the traditions and culture that make New England so special. Over the years, we’ve developed special holiday events that have become a cherished part of Seacoast-area life. We urge you to join us for all of them. Members gain FREE or discounted admission to all Strawbery Banke events: Join now! 
 

Friday, July 4th
12:00 noon–5:00 pm
An American Celebration!

A real old-fashioned fabulous 4th of July! Complete with children’s parade, traditional games and crafts, historic garden tours, music, living history, food and fun for all. 

July 4th special attractions include:
Stay tuned for more information!

Members FREE. Kids FREE. Half-price regular admission for non-members.

Purchase tickets at any event entrance. See you there!

Photo by Ralph Morang 
Sponsored by:
 
 		 

Thursday and Friday, October 30–31
5:30pm-8:00 pm
Ghosts on the Banke
Come and meet the Ghosts on the Banke at Strawbery Banke’s famous Halloween celebration.  Long-dead sea captains, 17th century shopkeepers and wayward pirates haunt the streets of Portsmouth’s oldest neighborhood as you trick or treat safely from house to historic house.

Activities include:
Safe Trick-or-Treating
The Witch's House
Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides
The Great Bonfire
Spooky Snacks and much more!

Members FREE.  Non-members $6.00/person. 

Photo by Kindra Clineff
 

Sponsored by:  
Weekdays (M-F) throughout December starting 
December 8th (*except 12/24, 12/25, 12/31)
10:00 am–2:00 pm (tours on the hour)
Holiday House Tours
These guided 90-minute tours focus on the evolution of winter traditions over the centuries. Visitors tour five historic houses and experience the widely various decorations, sights, sounds, and smells of holidays and winter days past. The tour culminates with hot cider and hearth cooking — a homey highlight to the holiday season!
 
Members FREE. Adults $12.00, Children (5-17) $10.00, Families (2 adults + children under 17) $30.00. 		 Photo by Richard Haynes
  
 
 
Saturday and Sunday
December 6–7, 13–14, and 20–21
4:00–9:00pm
Candlelight Stroll 
Stroll through life in a simpler time as 350 years of American history, winter traditions, and holiday celebrations unfolds around you in New Hampshire's oldest waterfront neighborhood. 
  • Historic houses from four centuries decorated in 
    period regalia
  • Hundreds of candles lighting the lanes and landscape
  • Carolers singing throughout the neighborhood
  • Horse drawn carriage rides through Puddle Dock’s wintry lanes
  • Gingerbread house contest and display
  • Live music and holiday entertainment for all ages

Bring the whole family for a wholesome stroll through the sights, sounds, and smells of New England's favorite holiday season. Members FREE. Adults $18.00, Children (5-17) $10.00, Families (2 adults + children under 17) $40.00. Children under 4 are FREE. For more information, call 603-433-1107.

Photo by Ralph Morang
 

  
  
 
Strawbery Banke Museum  •  PO Box 300  •  Portsmouth  •  NH 03801
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