300 Years of Thanksgiving Traditions Guided Tours
Date and Time
Saturday Nov 2, 2019 Sunday Nov 3, 2019
Saturday, November 3, 2019; 10 am - 2pm Sunday, November 4, 2019; 10 am - 2 pm Saturday, November 9, 2019; 10 am - 2 pm Sunday, November 10, 2019; 10 am - 2 pm Saturday, November 16, 2019; 10 am - 2 pm Sunday, November 17, 2019; 10 am - 2 pm Saturday, November 23, 2019; 10 am - 2 pm Sunday, November 24, 2019; 10 am - 2 pm Friday, November 29, 2019; 10 am - 2 pm Saturday, November 30, 2019; 10 am - 2 pm Sunday, December 1, 2019; 10 am - 2 pm
Location
Strawbery Banke Museum 14 Hancock Street, Portsmouth NH
Fees/Admission
Adults: $15 Children (ages 5 - 17): $10 Children (under 5): Free
Contact Information
Stephanie Seacord
sseacord@sbmuseum.org
603-433-1102
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Description
Follow the evolution of #Thanksgiving through time from the Puritans' holy day to today's family feast and homecoming with a multi-sensory, 90-minute guided tour of Strawbery Banke Museum! Learn how #Thanksgiving transcended time, place, and culture to become the uniquely American holiday celebrated today. First, visit Pitt Tavern where the smells of baking pies, sounds of clinking glasses, and the busy Staver's family await visitors in Pitt Tavern for Thanksgiving in 1777. Next, experience the height of the Victorian period and a Thanksgiving celebration that shares many traditions with celebrations today. In the Shapiro House in 1919, share the experience of a Jewish immigrant family who has recently come to Portsmouth from Ukraine and are learning about American Thanksgiving while keeping traditional customs. Last, visit the Abbott House in 1943 when Portsmouth is in the midst of World War II. The war has changed jobs, industry, food, and education – Thanksgiving was no exception. TICKET PRICE + INFORMATION: Strawbery Banke Museum Member tickets are Free! Guided tours are offered on the hour, last 90-min tour starts at 2:00 pm. Tour is recommended for ages 5+. • Adults $15 • Children (5 - 17): $10 • Children (under 5): Free • Active duty military, military families, and veterans: Free
