Strawbery Banke Museum

Strawbery Banke Museum's mission is "to promote understanding of the lives of individuals and the value of community through encounters with the history and ongoing preservation of a New England waterfront neighborhood. Strawbery Banke Museum, in the heart of historic downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is a 10-acre outdoor history museum dedicated... to bringing 300+ years of American history to life. The museum is a place for children, adults, multigenerational families, and groups to gather to explore heritage gardens, historic buildings, crafts, preservation programs, hands-on activities, stories told by costumed roleplayers, and the changing exhibits that offer hours of fun and discovery. The museum's restored buildings and open space invite visitors to immerse themselves in the past. The museum welcomes visitors, members, schoolchildren, and volunteers who love New Hampshire history for daily programs, exhibits, skating, and signature special events throughout the year.Read More