Strawbery Banke Museum Hosts 1st NH Regiment for Living History Encampment May 18 & 19

Strawbery Banke Museum Hosts 1st NH Regiment for Living History Encampment May 18 & 19

PORTSMOUTH— Strawbery Banke is thrilled to announce the arrival of the 1st New Hampshire Regiment for a Living History Encampment weekend on May 18 and 19, 2024. This event promises an immersive journey back in time as visitors will witness the daily life of soldiers during the Revolutionary War era. The Living History Encampment activities are included with daily museum admission tickets, available for purchase in person or online via StrawberyBanke.org. 

Throughout the weekend, guests will have the opportunity to observe the regiment as they perform drills, showcasing the precise movements and formations practiced by soldiers of the period. Additionally, the encampment will feature camping demonstrations, offering insight into soldiers' equipment, shelter, and routines during this pivotal period in American history. Attendees will also experience firsthand the culinary traditions of Revolutionary War soldiers including open-fire cooking demonstrations of period-appropriate recipes.

"We are excited to welcome back the 1st New Hampshire Regiment to Strawbery Banke for this Living History Encampment Weekend," says Linnea Grim, president and CEO, Thomas W. Haas Endowed Chair. "This event allows visitors to gain a deeper appreciation for the daily life of Revolutionary War soldiers."

General Museum Admission tickets are available for purchase in person at the Lawrence J. Yerdon Visitors Center, located at 14 Hancock St., Portsmouth, or online via StrawberyBanke.org. Tickets are valid for two consecutive days, offering ample time to explore all that Strawbery Banke offers:

Ticket Pricing:

• Adult: $24

• Senior (65+)/Student: $22

• Child (ages 5 - 17): $12

• Child (under 5): Free

• Family (2 Adults & Children ages 17 and under): $60

For more information on the 1st NH Regiment for Living History Encampment Weekend at Strawbery Banke Museum and to purchase general museum admission, visit StrawberyBanke.org.

About Strawbery Banke Museum:

Strawbery Banke Museum, in the heart of downtown Portsmouth, is a 10-acre history museum interpreting over 300 years of history, from Indigenous history to the present day, through historical houses on their original foundations, heirloom gardens, traditional crafts, and costumed roleplayers who share the stories of the families who lived in the authentic waterfront neighborhood of Puddle Dock. The Museum 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.

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