Upcoming events.

Learn to Crochet Lace (Advanced Beginner)
Apr
11

Learn to Crochet Lace (Advanced Beginner)

Take your crocheting to the next level in this hands-on workshop designed for advanced beginners. Led by museum instructors, participants will explore the techniques that give crocheted lace its delicate beauty while creating a charming bookmark featuring a classic strawberry motif.

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Industry and Invention Homeschool Day
Apr
29

Industry and Invention Homeschool Day

Experience an age of innovation, invention, and rapid change. Join Museum experts and educators for hands-on workshops for ages 5-12+ that bring 19th-century life to vivid detail. Homeschool participants can also enjoy a variety of engaging drop-in activities throughout the site including learning about Morse Code, playing The Mansion of Happiness, and practicing calligraphy with pen and ink.

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Archaeology Field School (Field Session)
Jun
1
to Jun 5

Archaeology Field School (Field Session)

Join Dr. Alix Martin, Archaeologist, along with Dr. Tad Baker, Professor of History at Salem State University, for hands-on training in archaeological field and lab methods, now in its second year focused on the ca. 1701 Col. Paul Wentworth site in Rollinsford, NH.

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Archaeology Field School (Field Session)
Jun
8
to Jun 12

Archaeology Field School (Field Session)

Join Dr. Alix Martin, Archaeologist, along with Dr. Tad Baker, Professor of History at Salem State University, for hands-on training in archaeological field and lab methods, now in its second year focused on the ca. 1701 Col. Paul Wentworth site in Rollinsford, NH.

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Guided Garden Tour
Jun
8

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Guided Garden Tour
Jun
10

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Guided Garden Tour
Jun
11

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Guided Garden Tour
Jun
12

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Flag Day Celebration & US@250: Big Watch
Jun
14

Flag Day Celebration & US@250: Big Watch

Celebrate Flag Day at Strawbery Banke Museum with a meaningful afternoon of community, history, and civic engagement. Presented in collaboration with Portsmouth Historical Society and the Association of Historical Societies of NH, the program begins with a Flag Day ceremony, followed by family-friendly activities and refreshments, and continues with a special screening and discussion as part of a nationwide initiative.

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Archaeology Field School (Lab Session)
Jun
15
to Jun 19

Archaeology Field School (Lab Session)

Join Dr. Alix Martin, Archaeologist, along with Dr. Tad Baker, Professor of History at Salem State University, for hands-on training in archaeological field and lab methods, now in its second year focused on the ca. 1701 Col. Paul Wentworth site in Rollinsford, NH.

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Guided Garden Tour
Jun
15

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Guided Garden Tour
Jun
17

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Guided Garden Tour
Jun
18

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Archaeology Field School (Lab Session)
Jun
22
to Jun 26

Archaeology Field School (Lab Session)

Join Dr. Alix Martin, Archaeologist, along with Dr. Tad Baker, Professor of History at Salem State University, for hands-on training in archaeological field and lab methods, now in its second year focused on the ca. 1701 Col. Paul Wentworth site in Rollinsford, NH.

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Guided Garden Tour
Jun
22

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Tuesday Guided Tours
Jun
23

Tuesday Guided Tours

Join an expert guide and explore three centuries of New England History. This 90-minute guided tour highlights four historic homes, each offering a unique glimpse into Portsmouth’s past. Each ticket is valid for two consecutive days—one for the guided tour (Tuesdays only) and one for a self-guided visit on the following day.

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Guided Garden Tour
Jun
24

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Guided Garden Tour
Jun
25

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Guided Garden Tour
Jun
26

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Historical Fiction Writing Camp
Jun
29
to Jul 3

Historical Fiction Writing Camp

Learn the art of creative writing through the lens of history. Working with a professional author, students will hone their writing skills, use real historical primary and secondary sources, and develop their imaginations.

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Stories Alive: Challengers & Changemakers Camp
Jun
29
to Jul 3

Stories Alive: Challengers & Changemakers Camp

Venture into the past using books as the time machine! Each day of this program begins with a lively picture book about an amazing individual or historical event, which sets the scene for expeditions through Strawbery Banke’s gardens, houses, and grounds.

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History in Play Camp
Jun
29
to Jul 3

History in Play Camp

Learn about different eras of the past by living it. Campers will dress in costumes and use reproduction toys and tools in a historical setting to discover what life was like for children in different centuries.

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Guided Garden Tour
Jun
29

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Tuesday Guided Tours
Jun
30

Tuesday Guided Tours

Join an expert guide and explore three centuries of New England History. This 90-minute guided tour highlights four historic homes, each offering a unique glimpse into Portsmouth’s past. Each ticket is valid for two consecutive days—one for the guided tour (Tuesdays only) and one for a self-guided visit on the following day.

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Guided Garden Tour
Jul
1

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Guided Garden Tour
Jul
2

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Guided Garden Tour
Jul
3

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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U.S. Naturalization Ceremony
Jul
4

U.S. Naturalization Ceremony

Strawbery Banke, in partnership with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), proudly celebrates Independence Day by welcoming new citizens during a Naturalization Ceremony on July 4. The public is invited to attend and explore Strawbery Banke’s historic houses and landscapes for free!

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Jr. Roleplayers Camp
Jul
6
to Jul 10

Jr. Roleplayers Camp

Times change but adolescents have always played a part in history. Teens of today can make the past come to life by becoming a historic roleplayer and using the Museum’s houses and grounds as their stage.

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Daring Discoveries Camp
Jul
6
to Jul 10

Daring Discoveries Camp

Develop a variety of skills as you learn to re-create the handmade crafts, inventions and pastimes of days gone by.  Star in a silent film, cook a Depression-era meal, take a ride in a model-A Ford, roll up your sleeves to work in a 1940s Victory Garden, learn to paint like Picasso and lend your voice to a radio show recording. 

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Guided Garden Tour
Jul
6

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Tuesday Guided Tours
Jul
7

Tuesday Guided Tours

Join an expert guide and explore three centuries of New England History. This 90-minute guided tour highlights four historic homes, each offering a unique glimpse into Portsmouth’s past. Each ticket is valid for two consecutive days—one for the guided tour (Tuesdays only) and one for a self-guided visit on the following day.

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Guided Garden Tour
Jul
8

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Guided Garden Tour
Jul
9

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Guided Garden Tour
Jul
10

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Piscataqua Riverfest
Jul
11

Piscataqua Riverfest

Join the Gundalow Company for Piscataqua Riverfest, a celebration of the rich maritime heritage of the Piscataqua Region, in partnership with Strawbery Banke. Enjoy a traditional boat show, Gundalow sails and dockside tours, maritime demonstrations, hands-on activities, and local nonprofit exhibits.

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History Alive Camp
Jul
13
to Jul 17

History Alive Camp

Perfect for youngsters who enjoy using their imaginations and participating in dress-up and pretend play, History Alive encourages kids to compare and contrast life in different eras of the past. 

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Jr. Roleplayers Camp
Jul
13
to Jul 17

Jr. Roleplayers Camp

Times change but adolescents have always played a part in history. Teens of today can make the past come to life by becoming a historic roleplayer and using the Museum’s houses and grounds as their stage.

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Making Waves Camp
Jul
13
to Jul 17

Making Waves Camp

Gangway for a week of maritime adventure and discovery! Become immersed in an historical seaport neighborhood. Cook a ship’s meal, develop a cure for scurvy, join a maritime trade simulation, visit a sea captain’s house, and engage in a variety of antique arts and seafaring games. Don’t miss the boat!

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Guided Garden Tour
Jul
13

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Tuesday Guided Tours
Jul
14

Tuesday Guided Tours

Join an expert guide and explore three centuries of New England History. This 90-minute guided tour highlights four historic homes, each offering a unique glimpse into Portsmouth’s past. Each ticket is valid for two consecutive days—one for the guided tour (Tuesdays only) and one for a self-guided visit on the following day.

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Guided Garden Tour
Jul
15

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Guided Garden Tour
Jul
16

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Guided Garden Tour
Jul
17

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Celebrating the Past Camp
Jul
20
to Jul 24

Celebrating the Past Camp

Travel through a year of holidays learning the surprising history of many of the celebrations that we know today.  Use centuries-old recipes to make tasty treats from around the globe, discover traditional games and engage in holiday customs both old and new.

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Time Travelers: The Age of Revolution Camp
Jul
20
to Jul 24

Time Travelers: The Age of Revolution Camp

Spend the week immersed in the excitement and uncertainty of the Revolutionary Era, and consider how life changed for kids in colonial America. Campers will trace the steps of prominent Patriots and Loyalists, make Liberty Tea, perform drills like Continental Soldiers, and use 18th century ingredients to cook a meal over an open fire.

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Myth Busters Camp
Jul
20
to Jul 24

Myth Busters Camp

We have all heard that most women died in childbirth or people were much shorter in the past than they are today.  How did these ideas get started and are they really true?  Work alongside the museum’s historians, curators and archaeologists and discover how material remains of the past can dispel some of history’s most prevalent myths.

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Guided Garden Tour
Jul
20

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Tuesday Guided Tours
Jul
21

Tuesday Guided Tours

Join an expert guide and explore three centuries of New England History. This 90-minute guided tour highlights four historic homes, each offering a unique glimpse into Portsmouth’s past. Each ticket is valid for two consecutive days—one for the guided tour (Tuesdays only) and one for a self-guided visit on the following day.

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Guided Garden Tour
Jul
22

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Guided Garden Tour
Jul
23

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Guided Garden Tour
Jul
24

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Jr. Roleplayers Camp
Jul
27
to Jul 31

Jr. Roleplayers Camp

Times change but adolescents have always played a part in history. Teens of today can make the past come to life by becoming a historic roleplayer and using the Museum’s houses and grounds as their stage.

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House Hunters Camp
Jul
27
to Jul 31

House Hunters Camp

Get the inside scoop about how houses are built and then explore the public and private spaces in a historical house to see how people lived hundreds of years ago.  Investigate kitchens by cooking food over an open hearth and participating in old-fashioned house work. 

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Building Detectives Camp
Jul
27
to Jul 31

Building Detectives Camp

You know how to read a mystery book, but can you read and solve the mysteries of a building?  Discover how buildings can teach us about the people who lived long ago.  Go behind the scenes to explore attics and basements in historic homes, build a model of an 18th-century post-and-beam house, venture on an architectural scavenger hunt and unlock the secrets of Strawbery Banke’s unrestored homes.

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Guided Garden Tour
Jul
27

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Tuesday Guided Tours
Jul
28

Tuesday Guided Tours

Join an expert guide and explore three centuries of New England History. This 90-minute guided tour highlights four historic homes, each offering a unique glimpse into Portsmouth’s past. Each ticket is valid for two consecutive days—one for the guided tour (Tuesdays only) and one for a self-guided visit on the following day.

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Guided Garden Tour
Jul
29

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Guided Garden Tour
Jul
30

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Guided Garden Tour
Jul
31

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Stories Alive: Journeys & Discoveries Camp
Aug
3
to Aug 7

Stories Alive: Journeys & Discoveries Camp

Venture into the past using books as the time machine! Kids will activate their imaginations by meeting roleplayers, playing games, and making historical crafts. Activities this week will include creating fossils, making ice cream, baking an old-fashioned recipe, and more!

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Kids in the Kitchen Camp
Aug
3
to Aug 7

Kids in the Kitchen Camp

Investigate how foods have been grown, harvested, preserved, cooked and eaten through time. Try out a variety of period recipes on the hearth and 19th-century cookstove.  Learn about convenience foods from hardtack to TV dinners.

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Jr. Roleplayers Camp
Aug
3
to Aug 7

Jr. Roleplayers Camp

Times change but adolescents have always played a part in history. Teens of today can make the past come to life by becoming a historic roleplayer and using the Museum’s houses and grounds as their stage.

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Guided Garden Tour
Aug
3

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Tuesday Guided Tours
Aug
4

Tuesday Guided Tours

Join an expert guide and explore three centuries of New England History. This 90-minute guided tour highlights four historic homes, each offering a unique glimpse into Portsmouth’s past. Each ticket is valid for two consecutive days—one for the guided tour (Tuesdays only) and one for a self-guided visit on the following day.

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Guided Garden Tour
Aug
5

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Guided Garden Tour
Aug
6

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Guided Garden Tour
Aug
7

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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American Adventures Camp
Aug
10
to Aug 14

American Adventures Camp

Venture into the past using books as the time machine! Kids will activate their imaginations by meeting roleplayers, playing games, and making historical crafts. Activities this week will include creating fossils, making ice cream, baking an old-fashioned recipe, and more!

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American Adventures Camp
Aug
10
to Aug 14

American Adventures Camp

Let imagination take flight while exploring American history! Campers are invited to discover the past with a beloved doll or stuffed animal by their side in this week-long program.

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Guided Garden Tour
Aug
10

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Tuesday Guided Tours
Aug
11

Tuesday Guided Tours

Join an expert guide and explore three centuries of New England History. This 90-minute guided tour highlights four historic homes, each offering a unique glimpse into Portsmouth’s past. Each ticket is valid for two consecutive days—one for the guided tour (Tuesdays only) and one for a self-guided visit on the following day.

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Guided Garden Tour
Aug
12

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Guided Garden Tour
Aug
13

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Guided Garden Tour
Aug
14

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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History Alive Camp
Aug
17
to Aug 21

History Alive Camp

Perfect for youngsters who enjoy using their imaginations and participating in dress-up and pretend play, History Alive encourages kids to compare and contrast life in different eras of the past. 

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History in Play Camp
Aug
17
to Aug 21

History in Play Camp

Learn about different eras of the past by living it. Campers will dress in costumes and use reproduction toys and tools in a historical setting to discover what life was like for children in different centuries.

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Guided Garden Tour
Aug
17

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Tuesday Guided Tours
Aug
18

Tuesday Guided Tours

Join an expert guide and explore three centuries of New England History. This 90-minute guided tour highlights four historic homes, each offering a unique glimpse into Portsmouth’s past. Each ticket is valid for two consecutive days—one for the guided tour (Tuesdays only) and one for a self-guided visit on the following day.

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Guided Garden Tour
Aug
19

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Guided Garden Tour
Aug
20

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Guided Garden Tour
Aug
21

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Guided Garden Tour
Aug
24

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Tuesday Guided Tours
Aug
25

Tuesday Guided Tours

Join an expert guide and explore three centuries of New England History. This 90-minute guided tour highlights four historic homes, each offering a unique glimpse into Portsmouth’s past. Each ticket is valid for two consecutive days—one for the guided tour (Tuesdays only) and one for a self-guided visit on the following day.

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Guided Garden Tour
Aug
26

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Guided Garden Tour
Aug
27

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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America's 250th Gala
Aug
29

America's 250th Gala

Gather for a special America’s 250th gala, an open-air evening where historic houses and the waterfront neighborhood come alive with the flavors, traditions, and civic spirit that shaped the nation. The gala will honor Martha Fuller Clark for her extraordinary leadership and longstanding dedication to preserving Strawbery Banke and its stories.

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Guided Garden Tour
Aug
31

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Tuesday Guided Tours
Sep
1

Tuesday Guided Tours

Join an expert guide and explore three centuries of New England History. This 90-minute guided tour highlights four historic homes, each offering a unique glimpse into Portsmouth’s past. Each ticket is valid for two consecutive days—one for the guided tour (Tuesdays only) and one for a self-guided visit on the following day.

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Guided Garden Tour
Sep
2

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Guided Garden Tour
Sep
3

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Guided Garden Tour
Sep
4

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Tuesday Guided Tours
Sep
8

Tuesday Guided Tours

Join an expert guide and explore three centuries of New England History. This 90-minute guided tour highlights four historic homes, each offering a unique glimpse into Portsmouth’s past. Each ticket is valid for two consecutive days—one for the guided tour (Tuesdays only) and one for a self-guided visit on the following day.

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Guided Garden Tour
Sep
9

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Guided Garden Tour
Sep
10

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Guided Garden Tour
Sep
11

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Guided Garden Tour
Sep
14

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Tuesday Guided Tours
Sep
15

Tuesday Guided Tours

Join an expert guide and explore three centuries of New England History. This 90-minute guided tour highlights four historic homes, each offering a unique glimpse into Portsmouth’s past. Each ticket is valid for two consecutive days—one for the guided tour (Tuesdays only) and one for a self-guided visit on the following day.

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Guided Garden Tour
Sep
16

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Guided Garden Tour
Sep
17

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Guided Garden Tour
Sep
18

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Guided Garden Tour
Sep
21

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Tuesday Guided Tours
Sep
22

Tuesday Guided Tours

Join an expert guide and explore three centuries of New England History. This 90-minute guided tour highlights four historic homes, each offering a unique glimpse into Portsmouth’s past. Each ticket is valid for two consecutive days—one for the guided tour (Tuesdays only) and one for a self-guided visit on the following day.

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Guided Garden Tour
Sep
23

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Guided Garden Tour
Sep
24

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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Guided Garden Tour
Sep
25

Guided Garden Tour

Expert guides will take you on a journey through time in the historic gardens and landscapes and teach about the careful stewardship and maintenance that goes into preserving the living collection. Garden tours are only available as an add-on and must be purchased with general museum admission.

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New England BIPOC Festival
Sep
27

New England BIPOC Festival

The sixth annual New England BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Festival returns to Strawbery Banke. Organized by Cultivate, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, this festival furthers the mission of fostering conversations and collective action around equity and social justice. Experience a dynamic celebration of food, art, and music that showcases the rich and diverse histories of New England’s BIPOC communities.

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Tuesday Guided Tours
Sep
29

Tuesday Guided Tours

Join an expert guide and explore three centuries of New England History. This 90-minute guided tour highlights four historic homes, each offering a unique glimpse into Portsmouth’s past. Each ticket is valid for two consecutive days—one for the guided tour (Tuesdays only) and one for a self-guided visit on the following day.

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Tuesday Guided Tours
Oct
6

Tuesday Guided Tours

Join an expert guide and explore three centuries of New England History. This 90-minute guided tour highlights four historic homes, each offering a unique glimpse into Portsmouth’s past. Each ticket is valid for two consecutive days—one for the guided tour (Tuesdays only) and one for a self-guided visit on the following day.

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Tuesday Guided Tours
Oct
13

Tuesday Guided Tours

Join an expert guide and explore three centuries of New England History. This 90-minute guided tour highlights four historic homes, each offering a unique glimpse into Portsmouth’s past. Each ticket is valid for two consecutive days—one for the guided tour (Tuesdays only) and one for a self-guided visit on the following day.

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Tuesday Guided Tours
Oct
20

Tuesday Guided Tours

Join an expert guide and explore three centuries of New England History. This 90-minute guided tour highlights four historic homes, each offering a unique glimpse into Portsmouth’s past. Each ticket is valid for two consecutive days—one for the guided tour (Tuesdays only) and one for a self-guided visit on the following day.

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Tuesday Guided Tours
Oct
27

Tuesday Guided Tours

Join an expert guide and explore three centuries of New England History. This 90-minute guided tour highlights four historic homes, each offering a unique glimpse into Portsmouth’s past. Each ticket is valid for two consecutive days—one for the guided tour (Tuesdays only) and one for a self-guided visit on the following day.

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Candlelight Stroll
Dec
4

Candlelight Stroll

Tour decorated historic houses and wander the candlelit streets of Strawbery Banke during Candlelight Stroll. This year’s 250th theme, “Welcome, Neighbor,” celebrates teh community that has shaped the Puddle Dock neighborhood for generations.

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Candlelight Stroll
Dec
5

Candlelight Stroll

Tour decorated historic houses and wander the candlelit streets of Strawbery Banke during Candlelight Stroll. This year’s 250th theme, “Welcome, Neighbor,” celebrates teh community that has shaped the Puddle Dock neighborhood for generations.

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Candlelight Stroll
Dec
6

Candlelight Stroll

Tour decorated historic houses and wander the candlelit streets of Strawbery Banke during Candlelight Stroll. This year’s 250th theme, “Welcome, Neighbor,” celebrates teh community that has shaped the Puddle Dock neighborhood for generations.

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Candlelight Stroll
Dec
11

Candlelight Stroll

Tour decorated historic houses and wander the candlelit streets of Strawbery Banke during Candlelight Stroll. This year’s 250th theme, “Welcome, Neighbor,” celebrates teh community that has shaped the Puddle Dock neighborhood for generations.

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Candlelight Stroll
Dec
12

Candlelight Stroll

Tour decorated historic houses and wander the candlelit streets of Strawbery Banke during Candlelight Stroll. This year’s 250th theme, “Welcome, Neighbor,” celebrates teh community that has shaped the Puddle Dock neighborhood for generations.

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Candlelight Stroll
Dec
13

Candlelight Stroll

Tour decorated historic houses and wander the candlelit streets of Strawbery Banke during Candlelight Stroll. This year’s 250th theme, “Welcome, Neighbor,” celebrates teh community that has shaped the Puddle Dock neighborhood for generations.

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Candlelight Stroll
Dec
18

Candlelight Stroll

Tour decorated historic houses and wander the candlelit streets of Strawbery Banke during Candlelight Stroll. This year’s 250th theme, “Welcome, Neighbor,” celebrates teh community that has shaped the Puddle Dock neighborhood for generations.

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Candlelight Stroll
Dec
19

Candlelight Stroll

Tour decorated historic houses and wander the candlelit streets of Strawbery Banke during Candlelight Stroll. This year’s 250th theme, “Welcome, Neighbor,” celebrates teh community that has shaped the Puddle Dock neighborhood for generations.

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Candlelight Stroll
Dec
20

Candlelight Stroll

Tour decorated historic houses and wander the candlelit streets of Strawbery Banke during Candlelight Stroll. This year’s 250th theme, “Welcome, Neighbor,” celebrates teh community that has shaped the Puddle Dock neighborhood for generations.

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Intro to Drop Spinning Workshop
Apr
4

Intro to Drop Spinning Workshop

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.

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Berry Basket Workshop
Mar
28

Berry Basket Workshop

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.

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Living on Turtle Island Homeschool Program
Mar
18

Living on Turtle Island Homeschool Program

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.

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Journey Into Colonial Life Homeschool Program
Mar
18

Journey Into Colonial Life Homeschool Program

Step into the past using a book as your time machine! Hear an amusing story of a colonial boy’s day in Williamsburg, VA. Experience his life as you participate in kitchen chores in front of an open hearth, make old-fashioned tooth powder, dress up and simulate a stagecoach ride, and play an 18th-century school game.

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English Paper Piecing Quilting Workshop
Mar
14

English Paper Piecing Quilting Workshop

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.

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Intro to Drop Spinning Workshop
Mar
7

Intro to Drop Spinning Workshop

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.

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Letter Basket Workshop
Feb
28

Letter Basket Workshop

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.

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Lace Cowl Knitting Workshop
Feb
21

Lace Cowl Knitting Workshop

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.

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Intro to Drop Spinning Workshop
Feb
14

Intro to Drop Spinning Workshop

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.

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Heart Basket Workshop
Feb
7

Heart Basket Workshop

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.

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Seacoast Skating with the Stars
Jan
31

Seacoast Skating with the Stars

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.

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Peppermint Twist Basket Workshop
Jan
17

Peppermint Twist Basket Workshop

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.

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Intro to Drop Spinning Workshop
Jan
3

Intro to Drop Spinning Workshop

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.

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Candlelight Stroll
Dec
21

Candlelight Stroll

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.

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Candlelight Stroll
Dec
20

Candlelight Stroll

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.

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Candlelight Stroll
Dec
19

Candlelight Stroll

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.

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Candlelight Stroll
Dec
14

Candlelight Stroll

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.

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Daylight Stroll
Dec
14

Daylight Stroll

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.

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Candlelight Stroll
Dec
13

Candlelight Stroll

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.

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Candlelight Stroll
Dec
12

Candlelight Stroll

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.

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Candlelight Stroll
Dec
7

Candlelight Stroll

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.

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