Monday Jul 3, 2017
July 1,3 & 4, 2017
All activities except for the Swing Dance are included with regular museum admission. Children under 17 are admitted FREE on Monday the 4th thanks to a grant from BAE Systems. As a Blue Star Museum, Strawbery Banke admits active duty military and their families FREE. Strawbery Banke also admits veterans free.
An American Celebration” on July 4th is Strawbery Banke Museum’s annual salute to America, Independence Day and the joys of summer. Multiple generations make this their Fourth of July tradition, given the opportunity to enjoy the living history museum on a day that American history takes the spotlight.
At Strawbery Banke, the 15th annual An American Celebration extends the festivities all weekend long. Offering something for everyone, from maritime art to a 1940s-style swing dance, each day’s events add something new to the Independence Day traditions. Sponsors include: BAE Systems, CPManagement, R.M. Davis, Marshall Rental and Cambridge Trust Company of New Hampshire.
SATURDAY, July 1st
American Lives: a Timeline of Historical Reenactors
Event included with regular daily admission.
Celebrate America's diverse history in one of New Hampshire's oldest neighborhoods. In addition to historic houses and costumed roleplayers, discover special living history displays throughout the museum grounds, showcasing American History from the 1600s through the 1900s, including:
Printed courtesy of www.portsmouthcollaborative.org – Contact the The Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth for more information.
500 Market St., Portsmouth, NH 03801 – (603) 610-5510 – membership@portsmouthcollaborative.org