Springfest: A Celebration of Gardens & Baby Animals

Celebrate spring at Strawbery Banke, May 10-11, 2025, with heritage-breed baby animals, heirloom gardens, live demos, and hands-on activities.

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Every Building Tells a Story

Tour historic buildings on their original sites, including a stately mansion, working-class homes, a colonial tavern, a 1940s corner store, and more.

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Meet the People of Puddle Dock

Hear the stories of everyday life from costumed roleplayers as they recount the stories of families who lived in the Puddle Dock neighborhood over the centuries.

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Heritage in Bloom

Explore heirloom gardens and historical landscapes, including a Victorian-era formal garden, a colonial kitchen garden, a WWII Victory Garden, and more.

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Summer Adventures at Strawbery Banke

Join interactive camps for ages 6-17 and embark on a hands-on journey through history, creativity, and endless fun.

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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.

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May 10

10:00 AM10:0010:00 AM

Springfest

10:00 AM10:0010:00 AM

Celebrate spring at Strawbery Banke with heritage-breed baby animals, heirloom gardens, and live demonstrations like oxen at work, sheep shearing, and a honey extraction. Discover the connection between animals, horticulture, and New England’s history, plus enjoy hands-on activities and take home a piece of history from the plant sale!

10:00 AM10:0010:00 AM

Jun 13

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM09:00 – 10:009:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Flag Day Commemoration

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM09:00 – 10:009:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Join Strawbery Banke and Haven School alumni for an annual Flag Day commemoration. The public is invited to gather at the Museum on Marcy Street near Prescott Park, opposite the Liberty Pole. Enjoy a Color Guard salute, the National Anthem, and remarks from Museum and Portsmouth officials.

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM09:00 – 10:009:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Tuesdays on the Terrace — Ocean Ave Band

Jun 17

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM17:30 – 19:005:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Tuesdays on the Terrace — Ocean Ave Band

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM17:30 – 19:005:30 PM – 7:00 PM

The Ocean Ave. Band features seasoned musicians who have performed for presidents and shared the stage with top industry names. Vocalist Lisa Mills has sung at Carnegie Hall and the White House, while bassist/guitarist Don Wessels has played over 3,000 gigs, opening for legends like Hall & Oates. Berklee-trained guitarist Nicco Centofanti is a prolific performer, session musician, and educator with multiple albums to his name.

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM17:30 – 19:005:30 PM – 7:00 PM

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