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The Strawbery Banke Fund

The Gift That Makes Everything Possible

Every visitor experience, every school field trip, every beautifully preserved historic home, every flourishing garden, every costumed roleplayer, every community event, and every moment of discovery at Strawbery Banke begins with one essential source of support: the Strawbery Banke Fund.

As the Museum's annual unrestricted giving program, the Strawbery Banke Fund provides the flexible resources that allow us to respond to opportunities, meet unexpected challenges, and invest where the need is greatest. While grants and restricted gifts often support specific projects, the Strawbery Banke Fund provides the foundation that allows those projects—and the Museum itself—to thrive.

Your Impact

When you make a gift to the Strawbery Banke Fund, you help:

  • Preserve and care for 300 years of historic buildings, landscapes, and collections.

  • Inspire curiosity through engaging educational programs for children, families, and lifelong learners.

  • Support the talented staff and volunteers who bring Portsmouth's history to life every day.

  • Enhance exhibitions, public programs, and seasonal events that welcome our community throughout the year.

  • Sustain the daily operations that keep the Museum vibrant, accessible, and ready for future generations.

Simply put, the Strawbery Banke Fund touches every corner of the Museum.

Why Unrestricted Giving Matters

The needs of a living history museum evolve every day. A historic building may require unexpected repairs. A new educational opportunity may emerge. A community partnership may deserve immediate support. Unrestricted gifts give Museum leadership the flexibility to direct resources where they will have the greatest impact, ensuring that Strawbery Banke remains resilient, innovative, and responsive.

Join a Community of Supporters

Every gift matters, and every donor plays an important role in preserving the stories of the Puddle Dock neighborhood.

Leadership donors who contribute $1,000 or more annually become members of the President's Club, joining a dedicated community whose generosity provides extraordinary support for the Museum's mission. Regardless of the size of your gift, you are helping ensure that Strawbery Banke continues to educate, inspire, and connect people through history.

Invest in the Future

History is not simply something we preserve—it is something we experience together.

Your gift to the Strawbery Banke Fund helps ensure that future generations can explore authentic homes, hear remarkable stories, celebrate community traditions, and discover the people who shaped Portsmouth and our nation.

Thank you for investing in Strawbery Banke Museum and helping keep history alive.