U.S. Naturalization Ceremony
July 4 at 10 AM
Rain or shine. Free and open to the public. 

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About the U.S. Naturalization Ceremony:
Strawbery Banke Museum in partnership with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the United States District Court – District of New Hampshire celebrates Independence Day by welcoming new citizens in a Naturalization Ceremony on July 4. The ceremony is held on the Museum grounds and begins at 10 AM. The public is welcome to attend the Naturalization Ceremony and tour Strawbery Banke Museum free of charge.  

The U.S. Naturalization Ceremony is a Museum favorite. Come feel reinvigorated by the joy and patriotism shared by those who make their special day on their new nation’s birthday. 

Parking:
Parking at Strawbery Banke Museum is reserved on July 4 for the U.S. Naturalization Ceremony. Visitors and attendees of the ceremony are encouraged to try nearby offsite parking options including Portsmouth's two parking garages: 

• Hanover Street Garage (near Market Square)
• Foundry Place Garage (near Sheraton, Residence Inn, Fairfield Inn & Suites).

COVID-19: 
Strawbery Banke Museum in partnership with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the United States District Court – District of New Hampshire continues to monitor the circumstances surrounding COVID-19. Masks are optional but encouraged. Due to the current transmission rates of Covid-19 in New Hampshire, the receiving line with the judge and special guests will be restricted to new citizens only. Click here for more information.