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Upcoming Events

Potted Herb Plants

Our Annual

Heirloom Plant Sale

Plan your summer garden with unique, historic varieties grown right here at the museum!

May 16th

9AM-Noon

Plants are $6 each, or 5 for $25

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Colonial Crafts: Basket Making

Make a colonial basket and learn about Portsmouth's colonial history! For kids 6 & up. Parents must accompany children for the duration of this workshop. Colonial Crafts attendees do not have access to the house; tours must be purchased separately.

June 13th | 9-11AM | Moffatt-Ladd Warehouse 

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Tree of Independence Festival

In honor of our iconic horse chestnut tree planted by signer of the Declaration of Independence, William Whipple and his enslaved servant, Prince, turning 250 years old, come learn about its history, shop specialty commemorative items, enjoy festive food, and celebrate this special birthday! The garden and Festival are FREE that day.  Please note that house tours must be purchased separately.

June 13th | 10AM-3PM

New Hampshire Humanities's

US@ 250: Big Watch

Join the Moffatt-Ladd and the American Independence Center in commemorating and reflecting on the nation's semiquincentennial with a screening of Ken Burns' The American Revolution with a discussion to follow.  Light refreshments will be served.

This event is FREE but registration is required due to limited capacity.

July 3rd | 1-3PM | Moffatt-Ladd Warehouse

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Colonial Crafts: Felting

Learn how to make a simple wool felted ornament from the colonial era! For kids 6 & up. Parents must accompany children.

July 18th | 9-11AM | Moffatt-Ladd Warehouse

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Colonial Crafts: Needlepoint

Learn about needlepointing in the colonial era and create your own sampler! For kids 6 & up. Parents must accompany children.

August 8th | 9-11AM | Moffatt-Ladd Warehouse

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