• A Family-Friendly Halloween

    Trick-or-treat safely from house to historic house with Jack-o’-lanterns lighting the way in one of the nation’s oldest neighborhoods.

  • Four Eras. One Holiday.

    Experience how Thanksgiving was celebrated from 1777 to 1943 on a guided tour through history.

  • Candlelight Stroll

    Historic memories for your holiday season. Explore 350 years of holiday and seasonal traditions.

  • Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond

    Glide into winter fun on the Museum’s outdoor rink. Open daily December through February, weather permitting.

  • Traditional Craft Workshops

    From basketry to weaving, explore traditional crafts and learn heritage skills in small, hands-on workshops.

Strawbery Banke brings more than 350 years of history alive, from Indigenous history to the present day, in a historic waterfront neighborhood in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The Museum interprets a changing neighborhood and tells the stories of everyday life throughout the ages. You are invited to tour historic houses on original sites, meet engaging costumed roleplayers, watch traditional crafts demonstrations, and explore heirloom gardens and historical landscapes.

About Strawbery Banke

Nationally Recognized for Excellence

Recognized landmark by the
U.S. Dept. of the Interior

#7 Best Open Air Museum
in the U.S.

Best Museum in
New Hampshire

Yankee Magazine
Editors’ Choice

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