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Candlelight Stroll

Saturday and Sunday, December 4-5, 11-12, & 18-19, 2010
Saturdays from 5:00pm-9:00pm & Sundays from 4:00pm-8:00pm

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Stroll through life in a simpler time as 350 years of American history, winter traditions, and holiday celebrations unfolds around you in New Hampshire's oldest waterfront neighborhood.

Historic houses from four centuries decorated in period regalia
Hundreds of candles lighting the lanes and landscape
Gingerbread house contest and display
Live music and holiday entertainment for all ages

Bring the whole family for a wholesome stroll through the sights, sounds, and smells of New England's favorite holiday season.

Tickets: Adults $20.00, Children (5-17) $10.00, Families (2 adults and your children ages 17 and under) $50.00. Children 4 and under are FREE. Tickets are non-refundable.

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Candlelight Stroll is a signature event of Portsmouth's Vintage Christmas - three weekends of Strolls, Shows, and Stayovers and is noted as "One of the top ten things not to miss in New England" - Boston Globe in Portsmouth, in one of "America's Prettiest Towns" - Forbes Traveler. For complete details of the Vintage Christmas events please visit the Vintage Christmas website.

Event Parking Information:
There is only handicapped parking available at the Museum for Candlelight Stroll. All other visitors should utilize the free Vintage Christmas Trolley and public parking areas. Please click here for a map for the free Vintage Christmas Trolley. Please click here for a map with additional parking information.

Weather Information: Candlelight Stroll will be held regardless of weather conditions. Tickets are nonrefundable and non-transferable.

The Candlelight Stroll is supported in part by a grant from the New Hamsphire State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Featured Events

Vintage & Vine 2010

Vintage & Vine returns to Puddle Dock Saturday, September 11th from 5-8 pm. This delectable event features: hundreds of fine wines throughout the museum's historic houses, star chefs grilling on-site for guests, delicious hors d'oeuvres from top local restaurants, artisanal cheeses and antipasto stations, live music, a bonfire on Puddle Dock, and so much more. For complete information and to order tickets, please click here.

PASSPORT: A Craft Beer & Culinary World Tour, being held on September 25th from 5-9pm, will take guests on a savory tour featuring over a dozen carefully designed pairing stations where they can sample and learn about the region's leading craft beer styles and the cuisines they complement served by the Seacoast's best restaurants. For event details and tickets please visit www.nhptv.org/passport.

Open Daily 10am-5pm May 1 - October 31

14 Hancock Street
Portsmouth NH, 03801
Call 603.433.1100 for more information

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