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Portsmouth Historical Society
Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Archaeology, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society

1. The John Paul Jones House Museum commemorating the naval hero's stay in Portsmouth while awaiting the completion of his ship, "Ranger" as well as exhibits that tell the stories of Portsmouth including the 1905 Portsmouth Peace Treaty.

Strawbery Banke Museum
Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Arboretum, Archaeology, Culture, History, Historic House

This 10-acre living history museum depicts 300+ years of American history in the same waterfront neighborhood in downtown Portsmouth NH. Costumed role-players, working craftsmen, special exhibits, hands-on family activities, historical gardens and special historical interest programs enliven 38 buildings across the grounds. Signature holiday events: An American Celebration July 4, NH Fall Festival, Vintage & Vine wine tasting, PASSPORT beer & culinary festival, Ghosts on the Banke family Halloween and Candlelight Stroll (first 3 weekends in Dec) an anchor of Vintage Christmas in Portsmouth.

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

Georgia Association of Museums 2025 Conference

February 5 - 7, 2025

Milledgeville, Georgia

Small Museum Association 41st Annual Conference 2025

February 17 - 19, 2025

Gaithersburg, Maryland

2025 California Association of Museums Conference

February 18 - 22, 2025

San Fransico, California

Virginia Association of Museum's 2025 Annual Conference!

March 15 - 18, 2025

Blacksburg, Virginia

2025 Am Assoc for State and Local History Annual Conference

September 10 - 13, 2025

Cincinnati, Ohio

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