Strawbery Banke Invites the Community to Sponsor a Tree at Candlelight Stroll 2024

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PORTSMOUTH – Strawbery Banke recently announced the return of the Grove of Sponsored Holiday Trees for this year’s Candlelight Stroll, held on the weekends of Dec. 6-8, 13-15, and 20-22, 2024. The Museum invites local businesses, non-profit organizations, and individuals to sponsor and decorate one of the 35 available trees that will brighten the Museum grounds. To sponsor a tree, visit StrawberyBanke.org/stroll-sponsored-trees.

The Grove of Sponsored Holiday Trees, a visitor-favorite of Candlelight Stroll, offers a unique opportunity for community members to showcase their holiday spirit while connecting with the more than 11,000 visitors who attend the seasonal event. Participants will receive a 6-6.5 foot tree in the Grove with a sign featuring their name or logo. Decorators are encouraged to get creative by adding LED lights and decorations that reflect their organization’s style – blinking lights and colorful themes are welcome.

“We’re so excited to bring back the Grove of Sponsored Holiday Trees,” said Linnea Grim, president and CEO. “It’s a fantastic way for the community to come together, and each tree reflects the personality of our local businesses, organizations, and individuals. The program truly adds to the joy and vibrancy of Candlelight Stroll, and we look forward to seeing this year’s beautiful displays.”

Visitors will be able to follow the winding paths of the Grove and vote for their favorite decorated trees, with recognition for the top choices among business and non-profit entries. This year, bragging rights are up for grabs as the community votes for the best trees.

All trees in the Grove are generously provided in part by Glove Hollow Tree Farm in Plymouth.

Program Details:

• Business Sponsorship: $250 per tree

• Non-Profit & Individual Sponsorship: $150 per tree

• What Sponsors Receive:

  • A 6-6.5 foot tree in the Grove, ready for decorating

  • A name or logo sign in front of the tree

  • Bragging rights for the most-loved tree in each category

Trees are limited to 35, so interested sponsors are encouraged to sign up early.

For more information on sponsoring a tree or to reserve your spot, visit StrawberyBanke.org/stroll-sponsored-trees

About Strawbery Banke Museum:

Strawbery Banke is a nearly 10-acre living history museum in Portsmouth, NH that interprets over 350 years of local history, from Indigenous history to the present. Through its historical houses on their original foundations, heirloom gardens, traditional crafts, and costumed roleplayers, visitors are invited to explore the stories of the families who lived and worked in the authentic waterfront neighborhood of Puddle Dock. As the first Smithsonian Affiliate in New Hampshire, Strawbery Banke is part of a prestigious network of more than 200 Affiliates across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Panama.

Strawbery Banke welcomes visitors, members, schoolchildren, and volunteers for daily programs, exhibits, skating, and signature special events throughout the year. Strawbery Banke Museum is funded in part by grants from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation; the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts & National Endowment for the Arts; the Institute of Museum and Library Services; the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy Demands Wisdom; the New Hampshire Land and Community Heritage Investment Program. For more information and a complete calendar of events, please visit StrawberyBanke.org.