Step into Halloween magic as you trick-or-treat outdoors from house to historic house, guided by the glow of carved pumpkins, candle boxes, and string lights in Portsmouth's oldest waterfront neighborhood.

In a small group setting led by an expert guide, gain access to the Museum’s only surviving First Period home. Learn about the impact of sea-level rise on the structure, discover what Archaeology tells us about the Sherburne family’s home and garden, and  uncover the architecture and hidden decorative features.

Step into Halloween magic as you trick-or-treat outdoors from house to historic house, guided by the glow of carved pumpkins, candle boxes, and string lights in Portsmouth's oldest waterfront neighborhood.

In a small group setting led by an expert guide, gain access to the Museum’s only surviving First Period home. Learn about the impact of sea-level rise on the structure, discover what Archaeology tells us about the Sherburne family’s home and garden, and  uncover the architecture and hidden decorative features.

Discover New Hampshire’s Indigenous heritage by exploring Abenaki culture! Try your hand at storytelling, learn how to care for New England’s natural resources, build a model of a wigwam, make delicious pemmican, and play a traditional guessing game. Designed for ages 7-11.

Join the expert weavers at Strawbery Banke Museum for a one-day workshop to create a handwoven scarf, approximately 8 inches wide and up to 60 inches long, from start to finish. This session is suitable for beginners and experienced participants alike and provides an opportunity to craft a unique piece for yourself or as a holiday gift.

Join expert guides for a 90-minute tour exploring three centuries of Thanksgiving traditions. Travel through time and visit four historic houses to learn how this holiday has evolved.

Join expert guides for a 90-minute tour exploring three centuries of Thanksgiving traditions. Travel through time and visit four historic houses to learn how this holiday has evolved.

Join expert guides for a 90-minute tour exploring three centuries of Thanksgiving traditions. Travel through time and visit four historic houses to learn how this holiday has evolved.

Join the expert weavers at Strawbery Banke Museum for a one-day workshop to create a handwoven scarf, approximately 8 inches wide and up to 60 inches long, from start to finish. This session is suitable for beginners and experienced participants alike and provides an opportunity to craft a unique piece for yourself or as a holiday gift.

Join expert guides for a 90-minute tour exploring three centuries of Thanksgiving traditions. Travel through time and visit four historic houses to learn how this holiday has evolved.

Join expert guides for a 90-minute tour exploring three centuries of Thanksgiving traditions. Travel through time and visit four historic houses to learn how this holiday has evolved.

Join the expert weavers at Strawbery Banke Museum for a one-day workshop to create a handwoven scarf, approximately 8 inches wide and up to 60 inches long, from start to finish. This session is suitable for beginners and experienced participants alike and provides an opportunity to craft a unique piece for yourself or as a holiday gift.

Join expert guides for a 90-minute tour exploring three centuries of Thanksgiving traditions. Travel through time and visit four historic houses to learn how this holiday has evolved.

Discover how Thanksgiving transcended time, place and culture to become the uniquely American holiday celebrated today.Designed for children ages 6-12. Those ages 6 to 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult. 9-12 year olds can participate without an accompanying adult.

Join expert guides for a 90-minute tour exploring three centuries of Thanksgiving traditions. Travel through time and visit four historic houses to learn how this holiday has evolved.

Join the expert weavers at Strawbery Banke Museum for a one-day workshop to create a handwoven scarf, approximately 8 inches wide and up to 60 inches long, from start to finish. This session is suitable for beginners and experienced participants alike and provides an opportunity to craft a unique piece for yourself or as a holiday gift.

Join expert guides for a 90-minute tour exploring three centuries of Thanksgiving traditions. Travel through time and visit four historic houses to learn how this holiday has evolved.

Join expert guides for a 90-minute tour exploring three centuries of Thanksgiving traditions. Travel through time and visit four historic houses to learn how this holiday has evolved.

Join expert guides for a 90-minute tour exploring three centuries of Thanksgiving traditions. Travel through time and visit four historic houses to learn how this holiday has evolved.

Join expert guides for a 90-minute tour exploring three centuries of Thanksgiving traditions. Travel through time and visit four historic houses to learn how this holiday has evolved.

Step back in time and tour decorated historic houses and wander through the historic streets of Strawbery Banke, illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight and string lights. Experience the ambiance of centuries past with live music, costumed roleplayers, and the festive spirit of the holiday season.

Step back in time and tour decorated historic houses and wander through the historic streets of Strawbery Banke, illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight and string lights. Experience the ambiance of centuries past with live music, costumed roleplayers, and the festive spirit of the holiday season.

Step back in time and tour decorated historic houses and wander through the historic streets of Strawbery Banke, illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight and string lights. Experience the ambiance of centuries past with live music, costumed roleplayers, and the festive spirit of the holiday season.

Step back in time and tour decorated historic houses and wander through the historic streets of Strawbery Banke, illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight and string lights. Experience the ambiance of centuries past with live music, costumed roleplayers, and the festive spirit of the holiday season.

Step back in time and tour decorated historic houses and wander through the historic streets of Strawbery Banke, illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight and string lights. Experience the ambiance of centuries past with live music, costumed roleplayers, and the festive spirit of the holiday season.

Enjoy all the same holiday magic as our evening Stroll. Beautifully decorated historic houses, costumed roleplayers, festive performances, and traditional demonstrations shine in the glow of a mid-December afternoon.

Step back in time and tour decorated historic houses and wander through the historic streets of Strawbery Banke, illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight and string lights. Experience the ambiance of centuries past with live music, costumed roleplayers, and the festive spirit of the holiday season.

Step back in time and tour decorated historic houses and wander through the historic streets of Strawbery Banke, illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight and string lights. Experience the ambiance of centuries past with live music, costumed roleplayers, and the festive spirit of the holiday season.

Step back in time and tour decorated historic houses and wander through the historic streets of Strawbery Banke, illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight and string lights. Experience the ambiance of centuries past with live music, costumed roleplayers, and the festive spirit of the holiday season.

Step back in time and tour decorated historic houses and wander through the historic streets of Strawbery Banke, illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight and string lights. Experience the ambiance of centuries past with live music, costumed roleplayers, and the festive spirit of the holiday season.

Discover the art of turning fiber into yarn in this one-day beginner workshop at Strawbery Banke. Using a simple tool called a drop spindle, participants will learn the foundational techniques of hand spinning and gain an understanding of how fibers twist and form thread.

Explore winter holiday traditions in New England.

Build on your basic knitting skills in this hands-on workshop at Strawbery Banke. Designed for knitters who can already cast on, knit, and purl, this class will guide you through shaping, seaming, and finishing a stylish pair of fingerless mitts suitable for cool weather or thoughtful gifts.

Explore key moments in the founding of the United States through hands-on work with primary sources and historical readings.

Discover the fundamentals of basket making in this beginner workshop at Strawbery Banke. Guided by Museum instructors, you’ll learn essential tools and techniques as you create your own peppermint twist basket, a versatile piece that can be used year-round.

Explore the art of hand quilting in this beginner workshop at Strawbery Banke. Participants will learn the traditional technique of whole cloth quilting while creating a hand-quilted hot pad, a practical and beautiful accessory for the kitchen.

Watch skating routines by local "stars" paired with professional skaters from Ice Dance International. Choreographed by Douglas Webster, Ice Dance International & Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond Artistic Director, local "stars" are paired with IDI pros in a skate-off for audience votes.

Discover the fundamentals of basket making in this beginner workshop at Strawbery Banke. Guided by Museum instructors, you’ll learn the fundamentals of basket making while crafting your own heart basket, a charming piece ideal for gifting, decorating, or filling with sweet treats.

Discover the art of creative writing through the lens of history.

Advance your knitting skills in this intermediate workshop at Strawbery Banke. Guided by Museum instructors, you’ll work on a stylish lace cowl using the Feather and Fan stitch, a classic pattern that creates graceful waves and texture.

Learn the basics of basket making in this beginner workshop at Strawbery Banke. Guided by Museum instructors, you’ll create your own hanging Letter Basket, a functional and attractive piece for organizing mail, papers, or notes.

Explore the art of 18th-century handwriting in this hands-on workshop at Strawbery Banke. Participants will learn traditional quill-writing techniques and practice the elegant scripts used by the Founding Generation.

Learn the basics of English Paper Piecing in this beginner workshop at Strawbery Banke. Participants will be guided by Museum instructors as they create a classic Grandmother’s Flower Garden motif using fabric, paper templates, and simple hand stitching.

Celebrate spring with a beginner workshop at Strawbery Banke focused on creating a handwoven Berry Basket, ideal for trips to the garden or the berry patch. Guided by Museum instructors, you’ll learn the fundamentals of basket making while crafting your own functional and charming basket.