Strawbery Banke Museum

05/29/2026

It’s that time of year again! Strawbery Banke is welcoming lots of young historians to the Museum to learn about life at Puddle Dock. Whether it’s being a history detective at the Walsh House, learning about local Black history at the Penhallow-Cousins House, or baking cookies in a hearth cooking workshop, field trip students are immersed in New Hampshire history.

05/28/2026

This goes out to Georgia-Pacific, a longtime supporter of Strawbery Banke Museum’s History Within Reach program. Their generous support helps provide financial assistance to more than 2,000 students each year, making it possible for young learners to take part in the Museum’s K–12 school programs and vacation camps. Georgia-Pacific’s commitment to lifelong learning and stronger communities helps open doors for students of all ages, and we are grateful for their continued investment in educational access at Strawbery Banke.

05/28/2026

So happy to partner with the The KEY Collective to help make summer camps affordable for all!

05/27/2026

Rodney Rowland, Director of Environmental Sustainability, is featured on today’s episode of Green Shoots & Big Shifts! In conversation with host Reetu Gupta, Rodney shares how Strawbery Banke is addressing the challenges of climate change and sea level rise while preserving the historic buildings and stories that make this place so meaningful. Tune in to hear about the Museum’s Sea Level Rise Initiative, community partnerships, and the power of collaboration in protecting Portsmouth’s history for future generations. https://share.transistor.fm/s/0c559230

05/25/2026

Memorial Day was first held in honor of those who died during the American Civil War. Widely known as Decoration Day, mourners honored their dead by decorating graves with flowers and wreaths. One central place in Portsmouth for Decoration Day gatherings was Goodwin Park, dedicated in 1888 to Ichabod Goodwin, New Hampshire’s governor during the Civil War. The park is home to the Civil War Sailors and Soldiers Memorial Statue, which became part of the city’s earliest Memorial Day celebrations.

The Museum is open today from 10 AM to 4 PM. We invite you to visit and reflect on the stories, places, and people that continue to shape our community.

05/21/2026

This Strawbery Banke thanks the M&T Charitable Foundation for their generous support of the Museum’s History Within Reach program. Their gift helps provide financial assistance to more than 2,000 students each year, making it possible for young learners to participate in the Museum’s K–12 school programs and vacation camps. Strawbery Banke is grateful for M&T Charitable Foundation’s commitment to strengthening communities and expanding access to meaningful educational experiences.

05/21/2026

History has officially gone to the birds. 🐦The Museum is delighted to share these beautifully recreated miniatures of the Yeaton-Welsh House, now available in the Strawbery Banke Museum Store in the Gookin House. Stop by to see the collection, including select additional historic houses!

05/19/2026

Summer plans? Chances are, they lead to Strawbery Banke! We’re thrilled to see the Museum and so many events connected to our campus featured in the Seacoastonline.com summer must-do list.

Here are not-to-be missed special events and gems that will make summer 2026 shine in Portsmouth, NH.

05/18/2026

Want to make the most of the season at Strawbery Banke? This is your reminder that members enjoy free daily admission all season long, making it easy to visit again and again. Stroll the gardens, explore historic houses, bring visiting friends or family, and discover something new each time. Members also receive guest passes, so you can share the experience with others. To join or renew today and enjoy Strawbery Banke all season long, visit StrawberyBanke.org/membership

05/18/2026

Want to explore more history during your next visit? Add Echoes of Revolution to your general admission experience at Strawbery Banke. This 60-minute guided tour explores how the American Revolution shaped daily life in Portsmouth and continued to influence the nation for generations. Tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30 AM, 12 PM, and 2 PM. A guided tour ticket must be purchased in addition to general museum admission. Learn more and plan your visit at StrawberyBanke.org.

05/16/2026

Join Strawbery Banke and Portsmouth Historical Society later this month to "Discover Yankee Doodle." In this lecture, Dr. Philip Mead explores the American Revolution through Joseph Plum Martin, an enlisted soldier whose writings reveal the lived experiences of ordinary Continental Army soldiers. Learn more and register via StrawberyBanke.org/tickets

As we prepare to open the John Paul Jones House and the "Revolutionary Portsmouth" exhibition, we are also excited to kick off our lecture series with Strawbery Banke Museum.

Dr. Phil Mead will be speaking on Friday, May 29, at 6pm on the material world of a Revolutionary War soldier. Using the writings and material belongings of a young soldier, Joseph Plumb Martin (only 16 at the time of enlistment), Mead is able to recreate a vivid firsthand account covering seven years in the Continental Army.

Get your tickets: https://portsmouthhistory.org/event/sb-lecture-yankee-doodle/