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Strawbery Banke is unique among outdoor history museums in presenting a complete neighborhood’s evolution over 300+ years, with most of the historic houses on their original foundations.
These structures link visitors to the people who lived on the Portsmouth waterfront from 1695 to 1954. Costumed roleplayers and traditional craftspeople recreate the lives, concerns, and challenges of families in the community, basing their interpretations on diaries, letters, historical records, archaeology, and collected artifacts.
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Strawbery Banke's programs and services are made possible in part by grants from:
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
Liberty Fare Dining Leads the March Match Challenge
Liberty Fare Dining, Strawbery Banke's new cafe partner, has generously stepped forward with a matching challenge and is matching every gift made to the Strawbery Banke Fund, dollar-for-dollar, up to $25,000, during the month of March.
Liberty Fare Dining
Now Open!
Liberty Fare Dining's extraordinary dining experience is a whimsical nautical treat for all. Inspired by local maritime history, visitors are invited to step aboard. Enjoy a menu that varies with the season and delightful ice cream treats and bakery goods.
Baby Animals: Heritage Breeds at the Banke
April 22-30, 2023
Learn about domestic livestock typical on the coast of northern New England farms from the 17th century to the present day at this family-friendly and educational event.
Children's Program with Baby Animals
April 23-30, 2023
9-10 AM & 4-5 PM
Presented for an hour before and after the event is open to the public, the Children's Program is led by a heritage breeder and educator and is designed to give children ages 4-8 the opportunity to meet the baby lambs, kids, chicks, and other animals up close.
Keeping History Above Water National Conference
May 7-9, 2023
Hosted by Strawbery Banke, the City of Portsmouth, the UNH Geospatial Lab, and Portsmouth NH 400th Inc., the Keeping History Above Water conference takes place May 7-9, 2023, at the AC Hotel in downtown Portsmouth. Registration is now open.