Holiday Traditions of Times Past

Tour decorated historic houses and experience the magic of the season at Candlelight Stroll on December 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 2024.

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10th Anniversary Celebration of Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond

Enjoy a night filled with skating set to the sounds of a live DJ. Raise a glass with the Museum during the champagne toast, savor hearty hors d’oeuvres, and performances by Ice Dance International.

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A History of Thanksgiving Guided Tours

Join expert guides for a 90-minute guided tour exploring three centuries of Thanksgiving Traditions during weekends in November 2024.

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Enjoy the Benefits of Membership

Receive exclusive discounts on programs, and special events, such as Candlelight Stroll and outdoor ice skating at Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond.

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Outdoor Ice Skating in Portsmouth

Enjoy daily public ice-skating, adaptive ice time, private rink rentals, and ice-skating lessons on the professionally maintained ice at Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond.

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Sponsor a Holiday Tree at Candlelight Stroll

Help spread some cheer by sponsoring and decorating a holiday tree for this year’s Candlelight Stroll.

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Spinning, Basket, and Weaving Classes

Discover traditional crafts with Strawbery Banke's hands-on workshops. The Museum’s beginner-friendly classes offer a chance to learn new skills and take home a handmade piece of history.

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Strawbery Banke brings more than 350 years of history alive, from Indigenous history to the present day, in a historic waterfront neighborhood in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The Museum interprets a changing neighborhood and tells the stories of everyday life throughout the ages. You are invited to tour historic houses on original sites, meet engaging costumed roleplayers, watch traditional crafts demonstrations, and explore heirloom gardens and historical landscapes.

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