Candlelight Stroll

Historic memories for your holiday season. Explore 350 years of holiday and seasonal traditions.

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Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond

Glide into winter fun on the Museum’s outdoor rink. Open daily December through February, weather permitting.

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Daylight Stroll

Beautifully decorated historic houses, costumed roleplayers, festive performances, and traditional demonstrations shine in the glow of a mid-December afternoon.

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Traditional Craft Workshops

From basketry to weaving, explore traditional crafts and learn heritage skills in small, hands-on workshops.

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Winter–Spring Homeschool Programs

Explore history, traditions, and creativity through hands-on tours, virtual adventures, and guided projects for homeschoolers.

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Seacoast Skating with the Stars

Catch the excitement as local 'stars' team up with pros for a thrilling skate-off on Saturday, January 1, 2026, at 2 PM.

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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.

Nationally Recognized for Excellence

National Register of
Historic Places

Recognized landmark by the
U.S. Dept. of the Interior

#7 Best Open Air Museum
in the U.S.

Best Museum in
New Hampshire

Yankee Magazine
Editors’ Choice

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