Strawbery Banke Museum is located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. It is a not-for-profit educational organization supported by admissions, sales, contributions, and memberships. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Thirty-two buildings at Strawbery Banke are on their original sites. Four were moved there to save them from demolition. Research and archaeology provide an historical background for the restorations. Additional research into the lives of former residents continues the story and provides the basis for interpretation.
Each year for the past thirty-two years
Strawbery Banke Museum has welcomed visitors to their Candlelight Stroll in
December.
On their website, Strawbery Banke describes
the Candlelight Stroll in these words:
Stroll through life in a simpler time as 350 years of American history, winter traditions, and holiday celebrations unfolds around you in New Hampshire's oldest waterfront neighborhood.
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•Historic houses from four centuries decorated in period regalia
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•Hundreds of candles lighting the lanes and landscape
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•Horse-drawn carriage rides
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•Gingerbread house display and contest
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•Live music and holiday entertainment
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•Holiday decoration demonstrations
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•Traditional barrel making demonstrations
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•18th century holiday hearth cooking
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•Tinsmith demonstrations
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•...and so much more!
Contact Information:
Strawbery Banke Museum
14 Hancock Street
P.O. Box 300
Portsmouth, N.H. 03801
phone: 603-433-1100
email: info@strawberybanke.org
website:
Museum Hours:
May 1-Oct 31
self-guided tours, demonstrations,
and hand-on activities
Monday-Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Nov. 1-Dec. 30
guided walking tours and special
events.
