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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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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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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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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Upcoming Events

Events Collection

Nov 7

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM18:00 – 19:006:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Algonquian Continuance and Community

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM18:00 – 19:006:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Returning by popular demand, join Jesse Bowman Bruchac for “Algonquian Continuance and Community,” culminating his 30-year dedication to Algonquian language reclamation. During the presentation, Jesse will showcase the implementation of the Minimal Course, a pioneering language-teaching methodology, through engaging activities and examples.

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM18:00 – 19:006:00 PM – 7:00 PM