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This group respresents nine historic houses, some of the
most important in America.
In addition to the the Portsmouth Historical Society, its members are
the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of
New Hampshire (Moffatt-Ladd House); the Society for the Preservation of
New England Antiquities, which operates several houses in the region;
the Warner House Assocication; the Wentworth-Coolidge Commission
(Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion); and the Wentworth-Gardner and Tobias Lear
Association (Wentworth-Gardner and Tobias Lear houses).
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Wentworth-Gardner and Tobias Lear House Association |
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Built in 1760, the Wentworth-Gardner house is a fine example of the American Georgian style. The house was built by the Wentworth family for their son Thomas as a wedding gift. The powerful Wentworth clan was the largest colonial power in New Hampshire and the family’s power is demonstrated in the heavy carving and exquisite detail of the formal parlor, parlor chamber and traditional hallway the entire length of the house.
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Perhaps the finest brick residence of the first quarter
of the eighteenth century left in New England. Highlights include the
oldest colonial wall painting still in place in the United States.
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Historic New England (formerly known as the Society for
the Preservation of New England Antiquities) owns and operates historic
properties throughout New England. Its houses in the Piscataqua region
include the home built in 1784 by John
Langdon, merchant, shipbuilder, Revolutionary leader and signer of
the United States Constitution, and the 1807 Rundlet-May
House, which still contains many of its original furnishings.
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Strawbery Banke Museum recreates the history of New
Hampshire's oldest seacoast neighborhood, known as Puddle Dock, from
the late 1600s to the 1950s.
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Experience the rich history of Portsmouth NH as told
through its cemeteries. Special Events and Programs listings,
gravestone
restoration projects and noteworthy Portsmouth citizens of the past.
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The Children's Museum of Portsmouth is a hands-on arts
and sciences museum for children of all ages offering engaging
exhibits, daily art and science activities, family programs and
workshops.
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The Music Hall in Portsmouth is an educational and
charitable organization presenting live and cinematic arts in a
landmark 900-seat opera house.
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Portsmouth Advocates provides area residents with a
collective voice and a viable means to influence the changes affecting
the character of our city.
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Established in 1881 "to promote intelligence among all
classes of the community," the Portsmouth Public Library offers a wide
range of resources and programs for both residents and visiting
researchers.
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