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.

Join expert guides for a 90-minute tour exploring three centuries of Thanksgiving traditions. Travel through time and visit four historic houses to learn how this holiday has evolved over time.

Join expert guides for a 90-minute tour exploring three centuries of Thanksgiving traditions. Travel through time and visit four historic houses to learn how this holiday has evolved over time.

Join expert guides for a 90-minute tour exploring three centuries of Thanksgiving traditions. Travel through time and visit four historic houses to learn how this holiday has evolved over time.

Join expert guides for a 90-minute tour exploring three centuries of Thanksgiving traditions. Travel through time and visit four historic houses to learn how this holiday has evolved over time.

Join expert guides for a 90-minute tour exploring three centuries of Thanksgiving traditions. Travel through time and visit four historic houses to learn how this holiday has evolved over time.

Join expert guides for a 90-minute tour exploring three centuries of Thanksgiving traditions. Travel through time and visit four historic houses to learn how this holiday has evolved over time.

Join expert guides for a 90-minute tour exploring three centuries of Thanksgiving traditions. Travel through time and visit four historic houses to learn how this holiday has evolved over time.

Join expert guides for a 90-minute tour exploring three centuries of Thanksgiving traditions. Travel through time and visit four historic houses to learn how this holiday has evolved over time.

Join expert guides for a 90-minute tour exploring three centuries of Thanksgiving traditions. Travel through time and visit four historic houses to learn how this holiday has evolved over time.

Members are invited to experience Candlelight Stroll one night before the event opens to the general public. In addition to a first look and complimentary admission, members enjoy free tickets and skate rentals to Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond and a commemorative member gift.

Step back in time and tour decorated historic houses and wander through the historic streets of Strawbery Banke, illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight and string lights. Experience the ambiance of centuries past, with live music, costumed roleplayers, and the festive spirit of the holiday season.

Step back in time and tour decorated historic houses and wander through the historic streets of Strawbery Banke, illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight and string lights. Experience the ambiance of centuries past, with live music, costumed roleplayers, and the festive spirit of the holiday season.

Step back in time and tour decorated historic houses and wander through the historic streets of Strawbery Banke, illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight and string lights. Experience the ambiance of centuries past, with live music, costumed roleplayers, and the festive spirit of the holiday season.

This hands-on tour walks through the history of winter holidays in New England. Participants create a take-home ornament while learning about New Year's Day celebrations in early America, help decorate a Christmas tree in Victorian fashion, discover traditions brought to America by immigrants at the turn of the century, and hear about the challenges of celebrating Christmas during World War II.

This hands-on tour walks through the history of winter holidays in New England. Participants create a take-home ornament while learning about New Year's Day celebrations in early America, help decorate a Christmas tree in Victorian fashion, discover traditions brought to America by immigrants at the turn of the century, and hear about the challenges of celebrating Christmas during World War II.

Join Strawbery Banke for a special evening to celebrate a decade of skating at the Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond! Enjoy a night filled with skating set to the sounds of a live DJ and special performances by Ice Dance International. Raise a glass with the Museum during the champagne toast, savor heavy hors d’oeuvres, and enjoy the hot chocolate bar, along with beer and wine (included with ticket price).

This hands-on tour walks through the history of winter holidays in New England. Participants create a take-home ornament while learning about New Year's Day celebrations in early America, help decorate a Christmas tree in Victorian fashion, discover traditions brought to America by immigrants at the turn of the century, and hear about the challenges of celebrating Christmas during World War II.

Step back in time and tour decorated historic houses and wander through the historic streets of Strawbery Banke, illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight and string lights. Experience the ambiance of centuries past, with live music, costumed roleplayers, and the festive spirit of the holiday season.

Step back in time and tour decorated historic houses and wander through the historic streets of Strawbery Banke, illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight and string lights. Experience the ambiance of centuries past, with live music, costumed roleplayers, and the festive spirit of the holiday season.

Step back in time and tour decorated historic houses and wander through the historic streets of Strawbery Banke, illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight and string lights. Experience the ambiance of centuries past, with live music, costumed roleplayers, and the festive spirit of the holiday season.

Step back in time and tour decorated historic houses and wander through the historic streets of Strawbery Banke, illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight and string lights. Experience the ambiance of centuries past, with live music, costumed roleplayers, and the festive spirit of the holiday season.

Step back in time and tour decorated historic houses and wander through the historic streets of Strawbery Banke, illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight and string lights. Experience the ambiance of centuries past, with live music, costumed roleplayers, and the festive spirit of the holiday season.

Step back in time and tour decorated historic houses and wander through the historic streets of Strawbery Banke, illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight and string lights. Experience the ambiance of centuries past, with live music, costumed roleplayers, and the festive spirit of the holiday season.

Discover the art of spinning yarn! This beginner-friendly class introduces the fundamental techniques of yarn spinning using a simple tool called a drop spindle. It's an ideal entry point into the fiber arts world, requiring minimal tools and space.

Learn the art of creative writing through the lens of history. Working with a professional author, homeschoolers hone their writing skills, use real historical primary and secondary sources, and develop imaginations.

Learn the traditional craft of basket making from Strawbery Banke Museum’s knowledgeable instructors. Participants will put their hands to work creating a Victorian basket to take home.

Join our friendly and knowledgeable Museum Instructors to learn the steps of basket-making from scratch.  This is a beginner class so all skill levels are welcome. Participants will learn about the tools and materials used in basket making, work with our instructors and each other to acquire the basic skills to make a basket.

Learn the art of creative writing through the lens of history. Working with a professional author, homeschoolers hone their writing skills, use real historical primary and secondary sources, and develop imaginations.

Learn the traditional craft of basket making from Strawbery Banke Museum’s knowledgeable instructors. Participants will put their hands to work creating a Victorian basket to take home.

Discover the art of spinning yarn! This beginner-friendly class introduces the fundamental techniques of yarn spinning using a simple tool called a drop spindle. It's an ideal entry point into the fiber arts world, requiring minimal tools and space.

Learn the art of creative writing through the lens of history. Working with a professional author, homeschoolers hone their writing skills, use real historical primary and secondary sources, and develop imaginations.

Join our friendly and knowledgeable Museum Instructors to learn the steps of basket-making from scratch.  This is a beginner class so all skill levels are welcome.  Participants will learn about the tools and materials used in basket making, work with our instructors and each other to acquire the basic skills to make a basket

Learn the art of creative writing through the lens of history. Working with a professional author, homeschoolers hone their writing skills, use real historical primary and secondary sources, and develop imaginations.

oin our Strawbery Banke weavers to learn how to prepare a loom and create your own fabric. Strawbery Banke’s weavers will walk you through the basic steps on the Museum’s 4-shaft Harrisville floor looms. Engage your creativity choosing colors and patterns to craft 2 yards of fabric that can later become hand towels, placemats, table runners, totes or pillows.

Directed by Douglas Webster, Ice Dance International & Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond Artistic Director, local “stars” are paired with IDI pros in a skate-off for audience votes. As in “Dancing with the Stars,” esteemed judges give marks on skill and expression.

Join our friendly and knowledgeable Museum Instructors to learn the steps of basket-making from scratch.  This is a beginner class so all skill levels are welcome.  Participants will learn about the tools and materials used in basket making, work with our instructors and each other to acquire the basic skills to make a basket.

Cozy up by the hearth for a morning of cooking. Using 18th-century reproduction equipment, students will help prepare a seasonal meal using recipes of the past. Though we welcome first-time hearth cooks, students who have participated in other hearth cooking programs at Strawbery Banke will appreciate learning skills not typically taught in 60-90-minute workshops.

Join our friendly and knowledgeable Museum Instructors to learn the steps of basket-making from scratch.  This is a beginner class so all skill levels are welcome.  A child (age 10+) and accompanying adult will learn about the tools and materials used in basket making, work with our instructors and each other to acquire the basic skills to make a basket.

Join our friendly and knowledgeable Museum Instructors to learn the steps of basket-making from scratch.  This is a beginner class so all skill levels are welcome.  Participants will learn about the tools and materials used in basket making, work with our instructors and each other to acquire the basic skills to make a basket

Join our friendly and knowledgeable Museum Instructors to learn the steps of basket-making from scratch.  This is a beginner class so all skill levels are welcome.  Participants will learn about the tools and materials used in basket making, work with our instructors and each other to acquire the basic skills to make a basket.

Join our friendly and knowledgeable Museum Instructors to learn the steps of basket-making from scratch.  This is a beginner class so all skill levels are welcome.  Participants will learn about the tools and materials used in basket making, work with our instructors and each other to acquire the basic skills to make a basket.

Join our friendly and knowledgeable Museum Instructors to learn the steps of basket-making from scratch.  This is a beginner class so all skill levels are welcome.  A child (age 10+) and accompanying adult will learn about the tools and materials used in basket making, work with our instructors and each other to acquire the basic skills to make a basket.