Portsmouth Living Magazine July

Portsmouth
JULY 2018
LIVING
THE
CROTTO
FAMILY
On the go
in Portsmouth
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BY DIANE BIBLE

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To me, there is no better time of year than the month of
July—and Portsmouth is proud to celebrate its rich history
each year through events like “An American Celebration” at
Strawbery Banke or the amazing 4th of July fireworks display.
Food, arts and music events abound at places like Prescott
Park, and there is always a great show at the Music Hall or Seacoast
Repertory Theatre. There are plenty of award winning
restaurants from which to choose before or after a show.
Every first Friday of the month from 5-8pm, there is an art
walk put on by dozens of local galleries. Beaches and parks are
minutes away. What a place to live!
Hopefully, we have showcased many of the things you love
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Resident Feature
THE CROTTO FAMILY | ON THE GO IN PORTSMOUTH
Aalthough not native to
Portsmouth, husband and
wife Shawn and Dana
Crotto might as well be.
Originally from Limestone, Maine,
Shawn moved to Portsmouth when he
was 5, while Dana has been here since
she was just a year old.
“I have really been in this town my
whole life,” she says. Residents of the
North End of town on Dennett Street,
the couple love where they live and are
the parents of “two happy and beautiful
daughters.” Olivia is 10 years old and in
4th grade at New Franklin School, and
Remy is 19 months old.
As a family, the Crottos often go to
Prescott Park in the summer, particularly
for the concert series and the
plays. When not out with his wife or
children, you are apt to find Shawn
either running, at the gym or otherwise
engaging in a physical activity.
“I have been a personal trainer,
USA triathlon and running coach, and
licensed massage therapist for 15 plus
years,” he says. “Sports and athletics
BY ROBERT LEVEY
PHOTOGRAPHY BY DIANE BIBLE
“After my grandfather was diagnosed
with terminal cancer, I trained
for my first marathon and raised
money under his behalf for cancer
research,” he says. “This was the start
of my athletic and professional career.
After that, I went on to compete in
many races around the world, including
Ironman and marathon distances.”
A hair stylist for 14 years, Dana is
equally committed to fitness, having
become a certified nutritionist in
2015.
She says she quickly found out,
however, that there is a lot of work to
be done when it comes to educating
families about their food choices.
“People are genuinely confused on
how to feed themselves because they
are constantly being marketed a new
trend or diet,” she explains. “I really
enjoy teaching people how easy it can
be to prepare plant-based meals from
scratch that taste amazing and make
them feel good, whether they are an
athlete or not.”
Their mutual love of fitness carries
over to their hopes for their children,
although they will never force anything
on them.
“I don’t think you can set someone
else’s goals for them, but we definitely
hope they will follow in our footsteps,”
says Shawn.
Their mutual love of fitness carries over to their
hopes for their children, although they will never
force anything on them. “I don’t think you can set
someone else’s goals for them...
We would like to thank our sponsor, Porstmouth Christian Academy for the opportunity to bring you this story.
“Sports and athletics have always been a passion of mine.” This passion started
for him when he was 12 and had the chance to witness the Kona World Ironman
Championships while visiting his grandfather in Hawaii.
“It is the perfect distance to walk
downtown and walk our kids to
school,” says Shawn, who went on to
cite several favorite spots in town for
date night with his wife.
“Our favorite spots are Green Elephant
and The Atlantic Grill.
For lunch, we love Ceres and The
Kitchen.”
have always been a passion of mine.”
This passion started for him when he
was 12 and had the chance to witness
the Kona World Ironman Championships
while visiting his grandfather
in Hawaii. Citing inspiration by the
determination of these athletes to finish
the event, he knew he wanted to be a
part of the sport.
“I love being in Wink Salon and
Spa and making people feel good,
which is the same reason I love being
a nutritionist,” she says. “As an
athlete, fitness and a healthy diet are
a way of life for me, so when I got my
certification I naturally thought my
main focus would be in sports nutrition.”
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JULY 2018 5

Dana agrees and adds, “We believe
in leading by example—our
kids consistently see us training,
eating healthy and motivating
each other on a daily basis. We
take them to all of our races and
involve them in that community
of people so they understand what
positive energy feels like.”
As for how the two met, it was,
of course, at the gym.
“I think from the moment we
met we just clicked,” she says. “I
knew it the first time I saw him.
There was a familiarity and comfort
between us that only longtime
friends share. I think we both
found our best friends that day.”
They have also found their
“home.” “Portsmouth has come to
feel like a small piece of a big city,
but it still feels like home to us,”
says Shawn. “We love
taking the kids to places
that we went to in our
youth and sharing the
memories and stories
with them.”
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PORTSMOUTH CONDO MARKET DATA
YEAR LOW AVG HIGH # SOLD # SOLD > $1M TOTAL SALES
2011 $92,000 $329,485 $1,486,200 121 2 $39,867,706
2012 $83,000 $339,917 $ 1,451,200 119 3 $40,450,199
2013 $112,000 $372,100 $829,000 127 0 $47,256,743
2014 $ 98,000 $350,351 $1,500,000 171 3 $59,910,097
2015 $110,000 $371,605 $1,675,000 153 4 $56,855,654
2016 $ 90,000 $443,130 $1,765,000 152 7 $67,355,765
2017 $ 147,900 $546,774 $3,056,000 142 13 $77,642,042
2018 $ 166,000 $545,553 $3,697,500 70 6 $38,188,765
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Non-Profit Highlight
Formed in 1988 by performing
artists who connected through
their dedication to collaboration,
education and community-building,
Portsmouth-based NH Theatre Project
(NHTP) has used the process of theatre
to create transformational experiences
for thousands.
According to NHTP Alumni Joshua
Goldberg, his experiences there shaped
his life.
“NHTP helped me grow from a
painfully shy middle schooler to a confident
college freshman,” he said. “Not
only did I learn about theatre and performance,
I learned how to be a good
person and to pursue my dreams.”
Genevieve Aichele, Founder and
Artistic Director of NHTP, believes
NHTP’s longevity and lasting impact
result from theatre’s ability to provide
NH Theatre Project
Packs 30 Years of Experience
INTO SUMMER CAMPS
BY ROBERT LEVEY
“a powerful model for the art of interpersonal
communication, so desperately
needed in our modern world.”
“For individuals—professionals,
community members, and students of
all ages—it is an opportunity to explore
personal creativity in a nurturing environment,”
she said. “The ability to focus
on stage presence and specific skills are
powerful tools for all areas of life.”
This summer, NHTP theatre camps
provide numerous opportunities to
experience this “joy.” Held at West End
Studio Theatre in the hip West End
arts district of Portsmouth, these camps
are aimed at youth and adults, ages 7 to
98, and led by professional actors and
veteran educators.
Scholarships for youth are available. Information
and registration for all camps can be found at
www.nhtheatreproject.org/education.
Real Life Heroes: Teen Theatre Camp
JULY 9-14, 2018
For Ages 12-17 – Camp Director Crystal
Gould explained, “Teen Camp is truly an
ensemble experience. Together, we write,
rehearse, and produce an original work
based on real life experiences.”
The Play’s the Thing! Youth Theatre Camp
JULY 16-21, 2018
For ages 7 -11 – NHTP’s most popular
camp has been a favorite of seacoast children
for 23 years and focuses on the art of
play through theatre games and improv.
Strafford Summer Arts Camp
JULY 16-AUGUST 20, 2018
For ages 8-14 – Held at Strafford School
in Strafford, NH. Emphasis in this camp
is on an appreciation for world cultures
through theatre, art and music.
Build Your Own Musical
JULY 30 - AUGUST 3, 2018
For ages 8-12 - Collaboration with Portsmouth
Music & Arts Center
Camp Director Catherine Stewart explained,
“Our focus is really on creating an
ensemble - a group of individuals with their
own creative ideas and inspirations coming
together and throwing ideas together to
create a brand new musical in just a week.”
Adult Theatre Camp:
Theatre for Life, for Play, for Joy!
JULY 25-AUGUST 28, 2018
For ages 18 to 98 – Camp Director
Genevieve Aichele said, “NHTP’s Adult
Summer Camp is an opportunity to ‘play’
in a fun, collaborative environment. We’ll
do some acting, some improv, some watching,
some script reading and writing, and
we’ll also see what other theatre events are
happening out in the community.”
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New Exhibit
highlights 2018
JOHN PAUL JONES
HOUSE MUSEUM
SUBMITTED BY STAFF
New this year at the John Paul Jones
House Museum, a special exhibit
features works of art of many types
by women from the Seacoast area. Titled
“Overlooked and Undervalued: Three Hundred
Years of Women’s Art from the Seacoast,”
the exhibition is organized by Gerald
W.R. Ward and Lainey McCartney.
Throughout history, women’s art (and contributions
by women in all fields) has often been “overlooked
and undervalued,” regarded as inferior to art
created by men or relegated to the world of decorative
household crafts. Nevertheless, working within
these confines, and often coping with the demands
of child-bearing and child-rearing, women have
created important works of art, broadly conceived,
often notable for great technical skill and inventive
approaches.
This exhibition examines some of the myriad
forms of female artistic production, both professional
and amateur, in the Portsmouth area during
the last few centuries. It also serves as a companion
to “Gertrude Fiske: American Master” and
its related exhibitions in the galleries at Discover
Portsmouth. Those shows demonstrate the challenges
and achievements of women in the traditional
arena of academic painting from the early twentieth
century to the present. “Seacoast Masters Today,”
for example, reflects the current vibrancy of the art
community in the area. Some of the precursors
to that modern world are represented here, but we
have expanded the boundaries to include many other
types of art.
Thus, in addition to paintings, works on paper, and
miniatures, this show also explores quilts, needlework,
beadwork, clothing, painted china, and other
objects created by women over three centuries for
both aesthetic expression and commercial employment.
The display provides a glimpse not only into
the colorful “labors of love” fashioned by women of
all ages for domestic purposes, but includes several
works done by professional female artists competing
in the marketplace and seeking to make a living
This small show provides an opportunity to recognize some of the
changing forms and contours of women’s art from the eighteenth
century to (in one instance) 2017.
through art while also teaching or engaged in other
pursuits.
The full story of women’s art in Portsmouth has
yet to be written. This small show provides an opportunity
to recognize some of the changing forms
and contours of women’s art from the eighteenth
century to (in one instance) 2017.
Portsmouth Historical Society is a tax-exempt
501(c)3 nonprofit that operates Discover Portsmouth,
a museum and cultural gateway, and the
John Paul Jones House Museum + Garden, in
downtown Portsmouth. Both locations are open
seasonally. Discover Portsmouth is located at
10 Middle Street and is open 9:30-5pm daily
through December.
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10 PORTSMOUTH LIVING
TUESDAY, JULY 3
PORTSMOUTH FIREWORKS
@South Mill Pond
The City of Portsmouth holds
their 4th of July Fireworks on July
3rd every year! Visit their website
for updated information on street
closures and parking information.
TIME 8-10pm
COST FREE, donations appreciated.
www.cityofportsmouth.com
TUESDAY, JULY 10
WPM – WRITING,
PUBLISHING
& MARKETING
@WSCA Community Radio
Three authors will each give a
10-minute presentation — one on
writing, one on publishing, one on
marketing — followed by Q&A,
and then time for hanging out and
chatting.
TIME 6pm-8pm
COST FREE
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JULY
2018
SUNDAY, JULY 22
PORTSMOUTH
WOMEN’S HISTORY TOUR
@Discover Portsmouth
Hear the untold stories of navigators,
preachers, artists, authors,
tavern keepers and madams who
defied stereotypes and shaped
Portsmouth.
TIME 11am-12:15pm
COST $12-15
www.portsmouthhistory.org/2018-walking-tours-of-historic-portsmouth-nh/
WEDNESDAY, JULY 25
(TOURS & SAIL JULY 26-29)
SAIL PORTSMOUTH
@Peirce Island Fish Pier
Ship Oliver Hazard Perry will be
visiting Portsmouth Harbor with a
Parade of Sail up the river followed
by ship tours - proceeds benefit
sending seacoast youth on a tall
ship for experiential training.
www.sailportsmouthnh.org
WEDNESDAY, JULY 25
PORTSMOUTH WOMEN’S
HISTORY TOUR
@Discover Portsmouth
Hear the untold stories of navigators,
preachers, artists, authors,
tavern keepers and madams who
defied stereotypes and shaped
Portsmouth.
TIME 4:30pm-5:45pm
COST $12-15
www.portsmouthhistory.org/2018-walking-tours-of-historic-portsmouth-nh/
SATURDAY, JULY 28
SWAG ON SWASEY
ANTIQUE, VINTAGE &
COLLECTIBLE MARKET
@Swasey Parkway
Like the Portsmouth Farmers
Market, but with unique items
from 25 different dealers including
Todd Farm, the Dover Indoor
Antique Market, and the Arundel
Flea Market.
TIME 8am-2pm
COST FREE
www.swagonswasey.com
SATURDAY, JULY 28
WILD VIBES FESTIVAL
@Spring Hill Farm
Enjoy an entire day in nature with
live music and art presentations,
yoga classes, workshops, paddle
boarding and more -- a portion
of proceeds benefit PURESA HU-
MANITARIAN FOUNDATION and
YOGA & CANCER SATYA
TIME 12:30pm-7pm
COST $15-$65
www.wildvibes.org
Every Week in Portsmouth
MONDAYS
PAPA WHEELIES SHOP
GROUP RIDES
@Papa Wheelies
This is our No Drop Weekly road group ride. We
encourage riders of all abilities to come ride with
us. We’ll work on group riding & pace line skills
and just set a goal to have a great safe ride. We
will ride anywhere from 20-30 miles.
TIME 6pm
COST FREE
www.papa-wheelies.com
TUESDAYS
PRE-K & HOMESCHOOL
SESSIONS
@Rye Airfield Skate
Every Tuesday, one of the most fun days of the
week, we do Pre-K sessions in the morning and
a combined Pre-K/Home Schooler session in the
afternoon ends mid-June.
TIME 9:30-11:30am
and 12:30-2:30pm
COST $5 per family
www.ryeairfield.com
BOARD GAME NIGHT
@Diversions Puzzles & Games
oin us and you can find new games to learn and
play! We have a constantly updated game library
which you may pick games from to play or you
can bring your favorites from home!
TIME 5-9pm
COST FREE
www.diversionsgames.com
NHAA PLEIN AIR 2018
@New Hampshire Art Association
Coordinated by NHAA artist Lennie Mullaney,
Tuesday morning plein air events are free and
open to all artists or photographers, including
non-members of NHAA.
TIME 8:30am-12pm
COST FREE
www.nhartassociation.org
THURSDAYS
STORY TIME WITH THE
ANIMALS AT THE NHSPCA
@NHSPCA
For Ages 2 to 5: Story Time with the Animals
is held every Thursday morning at 10:30 in the
Humane Education classroom. Children listen
to a story about an animal, color a picture of an
animal and visit the animals in the classroom. No
registration is required.
TIME 10:30am
COST A donation of $5 is suggested and
appreciated.
www./nhspca.org/programs-for-kids/
THURSDAYS
RUNNERS ALLEY
WEEKLY RUNNING GROUP
@Runners Alley
Join us at one of our store locations for a casual
group run - we run year-round! All levels and all
speeds welcome! Runs are 4-6 miles Thursdays.
TIME 6pm
COST FREE
www.runnersalley.com/groups/
weekly-running-groups
FRIDAYS
FREE PIZZA FRIDAY
(2 SLICES PER JUMPER)
@Blitz Air Park
Indoor amusement center offering wall-to-wall
trampolines, theme nights, an arcade and a toddler
room.
TIME 7-9pm
COST $15 per person plus $3 for re-usable
Blitz Grip Socks (if you don’t have a pair)
www./blitzairpark.com
SATURDAYS
RUNNERS ALLEY
WEEKLY RUNNING GROUP
@Runners Alley
Join us at one of our store locations for a casual
group run - we run year-round! All levels and all
speeds welcome! Runs are 4-8 miles Saturdays.
TIME 10am
COST FREE
www.runnersalley.com/groups/
weekly-running-groups
SALSA IN THE PARK
@South Playground
Salsa in the Park offers an opportunity to dance
outside in the summer months, free of charge.
TIME 3-6pm
COST FREE
www.salsasecrets-portsmouth.com/sitp
SUNDAYS
OPEN HOUSE AT PORTSMOUTH
HARBOR LIGHTHOUSE
@Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse
Visitors get to climb to the lantern room to enjoy
the magnificent view and to see the fourth-order
Fresnel lens up close.
TIME 1-5pm
COST $2 - $4
www.portsmouthharborlighthouse.org
LOCAL
FARMERS
MARKETS
DURHAM
FARMERS MARKET
MONDAYS
2:15m-6pm
Jackson’s Landing
www.www.seacoastgrowers.org
/durham-farmers-market
DOVER
FARMERS MARKET
WEDNESDAYS
2:15pm-6pm
Dover Chamber of Commerce
www.seacoastgrowers.org/
dover-farmers-market
EXETER
FARMERS MARKET
THURSDAYS
2:15pm-6pm
Swasey Parkway
www.seacoastgrowers.org/
exeter-farmers-market
PORTSMOUTH
FARMERS MARKET
SATURDAYS
8am-1pm
Portsmouth City Hall
www.seacoastgrowers.org/
portsmouth-farmers-market
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Technology is a huge part of all of our lives,
and there is nothing wrong with that.
We rely on digital technology to do our
jobs, communicate with friends and family, find
answers to our most pressing questions, and so
much more. A 2016 report published by CNN
tells us that on average that Americans spend
over 50 hours per week online. This “world at
your fingertips” has so many great assets, and yet
it can be damaging to your health if you never
take a break.
Too much screen time can disrupt normal sleep
patterns and cause insomnia, lead to increased
feelings of isolation, and decrease your attention
span over time. From a physical therapist’s
standpoint, walking around looking down at your
phone or sitting hunched at your computer for
hours on end is terrible for your spine.
Dr. Carrie Jose, physical therapist and owner
of CJ Physical Therapy and Wellness in Portsmouth,
said, “The problem isn’t that you can
never slouch, or that you always need to have
perfect posture. The problem is with how often
we do it.”
There is no need to give up technology altogether,
though, as smartphones and other devices
are an important part of the world in which we
live. However, research shows it can be incredibly
beneficial to engage in a sort of “detox” from
your gadgets and take a break. You do not need to
lock up your phone for a week or quit social media
altogether. You can take small strides towards
freeing up those hours that you would otherwise
spend online.
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1 You can turn your phone off in the evenings—for
instance at 5 or 6:00—so you are not
staring at a screen for several hours before bed.
“This will allow your brain to produce its natural
levels of melatonin, which your body needs to
both fall and stay asleep,” adds Dr. Jose.
2 Another option would be to delete certain
apps off of your phone. Is Facebook a big time
suck for you? Try eliminating it from your
mobile devices so you can only access it from a
computer. This way, you can prevent distraction
when you are out and about this summer. You
can also delete those games that you play out of
boredom or habit, which will free up your storage
as well as your time.
3 If you are carrying your phone with you
constantly, try putting it on airplane mode. You
won’t get texts or social media alerts, but you will
still have access to your camera, music, calendar,
and clock (including timers, alarms, and stopwatch).
You will also be less distracted, but still
get to enjoy the versatile functionality of your
smartphone.
4 If you spend a lot of time during the day on
the computer for your job, or have other commitments
that require screen time, consider
incorporating timed breaks into your day every
30 minutes to stretch and/or walk around. “This
is my number one piece of advice,” Dr. Jose said.
“Easy everyday movement and mobility exercises
really help to invigorate the body and taking
these breaks will ease tension in your back.”
FINAL THOUGHTS
If a tech-detox sounds scary to you, it is probably
all the more reason you should consider it.
Start with something small, like one or two hours
a day. Try getting the whole family involved
with competitions and goal-setting. It may seem
impossible at first, but with small steps and goals,
you will soon find that need rest of story
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Gather Provides
VITAL SERVICES FOR GROWING EPIDEMIC
13% of children are classified as food insecure
BY ROBERT LEVEY
To combat hunger on the greater Seacoast,
Portsmouth-based nonprofit Gather is
committed to bring meals and nutrition
education to those in need. Formed in 1816 as a
means to feed the families of fisherman away at
“The struggle is largely a silent one as isolation, illness, and
mobility challenges keep this hunger-related issue hidden behind
closed doors,” she said. “So many of these seniors are unaware
of the community services available to them...
sea, Gather is still faithful to Seacoast communities,
serving those in need in Greenland, Hampton,
Hampton Falls, Kittery (ME), New Castle,
Newington, North Hampton, Portsmouth, Rye,
Seabrook, and Stratham.
“Our vision is being a place where people needing
assistance can gather in a community with
others who provide not only food assistance, but
other services as well,” said Deb Anthony, executive
director of Gather. “This organization is a
community effort that brings together customers,
volunteers, donors, and residents.”
Feeding the region’s hungry, however, is a task
that keeps growing.
In New Hampshire, 13% of children are classified
as food insecure, while 10% of all people
in the state fit into that category. Hunger also
carries a wide range of adverse impacts, such as
a suicide rate five times higher among teens, a
higher rate of chronic illnesses in children, and
poor nutrition leading to someone being twoand-a-half
times more likely to be obese.
Additionally, the number of people age 60 and
older who receive services from Gather has risen
92% in the last two years. Anthony referred to
vulnerable elders as one of the region’s fastestgrowing
populations.
“The struggle is largely a silent one as isolation,
illness, and mobility challenges keep this
hunger-related issue hidden behind closed doors,”
she said. “So many of these seniors are unaware
of the community services available to them and
face insurmountable barriers to access.”
The growing battle is a tough one for Gather,
but it is not one the organization is fighting alone.
“Ending hunger requires collaboration with
other service providers to be effective and
impactful,” Anthony said.
COLLABORATIONS
Gather currently works with a variety
of partners.
Cross Roads offers Gather the use of its
kitchen to repurpose food that otherwise would
go to waste, helping to create more than 200 prepared
meals for seniors and its Pantry Market.
Portsmouth Housing Authority and Gather
come together to deliver meals as part of the
Meals 4 Kids program, ensuring families with
children have access to food while school is not in
session. The Meal 4 Kids program has expanded
with the aid of The Chase Home, helping to
provide teens with fresh, healthy food throughout
the summer through gardening and gardening
education efforts.
The Seabrook Recreation Center allows for
a great Meals 4 Kids distribution hub, allowing
for easy access for families. The recreation center
also helps provide Cooking with Care classes to
youths.
St. John’s Church and Middle Street Baptist
Church both offer their kitchens to Gather. The
St. John’s facilities are used to prepare meals,
while the Middle Street Baptist Church is used to
have Gather’s Cooking with Care classes in
the winter.
In addition to its Pantry Market, Meals 4 Kids
and Cooking with Care programs, Gather also operates
Farm Shares 4 Families and Meals 4 Seniors.
Out of these programs however, a method to
make food last is a favorite of Anthony’s — the
repurpose program.
“When you depend on fresh produce to help
fill your pantry market, you receive a significant
amount of food that is no longer able to shelve,”
she said. “It may be bruised, an apple in the bag
might be bad, or its close to the ‘sell by’ date.”
They take this food waste and repurpose it.
“Each week a team of volunteers create amazing
meals with our donated food,” she said. “The
meals include soups, stews, chowders, complete
meals, side dishes and desserts.”
She said two of the most common items donated
are bananas and avocados, which are often
repurposed into breads, muffins and puddings.
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Strawbery Banke Museum Presents
16th Annual American Celebration for
INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY
BY ROBERT LEVEY
16 PORTSMOUTH LIVING
JULY 1, 3 & 4, 2018
Portsmouth, New Hampshire (May 30, 2018) – “An
American Celebration,” now in its 16th year, is
Strawbery Banke Museum’s annual salute to American
Independence Day and the joys of summer. Multiple generations
make this weekend full of events a Fourth of July
tradition, given the opportunity to enjoy the living history
museum at a time that American history takes a special spotlight.
Offering something for everyone, from a huge assembly
of re-enactors and living history performers on July 1st
to a 1940s-style swing dance on July 3rd and patriotic family
celebrations on July 4th, each day’s events add something
new to Independence Day traditions.
More information
and
tickets for paid
admission
events are available
at StrawberyBanke.org/
events. As a
Blue Star Museum,
Strawbery
Banke admits
active duty
military and
their families
FREE. Strawbery
Banke also
admits veterans
free. Sponsors include: BAE Systems, Exeter Hospital and
the Fuller Foundation, as well as annual sponsors R.M. Davis
and Proulx Oil & Gas. Marshall Rental provides in-kind
support.
SUNDAY, July 1st, 10am to 5pm
Included with regular admission.
Timeline of American History
• Strange and Farre, portraying early North American
settlers
in the year 1602
• Salem Trayned Band, showing off 17th Century pike
and shot weaponry in the year 1637
• Bloody Historical, portraying sailor merchants and
privateers in the year 1723
• 42nd Highlanders, portraying French and Indian War
soldiers in the year 1754
• Cowasuck Band of the Pennacook-Abenaki People,
teaching Native American culture and arts in the year
1750
• Strawbery Banke Train Band, demonstrating a 1775
Military training day with ladies’ cooking demonstration
• His Majesty’s Tenth Regiment of Foot, portraying British
occupied tavern life in the year 1775
• Piscataqua Rangers Fife and Drum Corp, is our local
Fife and Drum Corp performing songs from 1778
• Dr. Jackson, Portsmouth’s famous physician teaching
18th Century Medicine in the year 1776
• The Federal Ladies, demonstrating women’s life in 1798
• New England Vintage Arts Society, demonstrating Victorian
dance from the years 1830 - 1860
• Oney Judge Staines, describing colonial slavery from the
year 1845
• What Remains, civilian unit of Civil War reenactors
portraying daily life in the year 1861
• 2nd Rhode Island Signal Corps, portraying Civil war
telegraphy in the year 1861
• Sankofa Travelher, portraying Harriet Jacobs, an African
American writer from 19th century.
• Corbin’s Battery , an American Civil War artillery
reenact
• Yesterday’s Gentlemen, portraying late 19th Century
lighthouse keeping in the year 1885
• NE Woman Suffrage Association: Puddle Dock Chapter,
portraying Women’s Suffrage in the year 1916
• Edwardian Elegance, demonstrating support efforts for
WWI
• Tammy Denease Williams as Bessie Coleman, an African
American aviator from the 1920’s.
• Pine Tree Chapter Model A Club, bringing Model A
Ford Automobiles from the 1930s
TUESDAY, July 3rd, 6-9pm
Admission $20.
1940’s Style Swing Dance
Jump, jive and swing to the music of the Beantown
Swing Orchestra at a 1940s-style swing dance.
Dance Lessons (free instruction with ticket to the
dance) starts at 6 pm, and the band boogies from 7
pm to 9 pm. Then watch the Portsmouth fireworks
display from the vantage point of Strawbery Banke.
Presented with assistance from the Fuller Foundation.
WEDNESDAY, July 4th, 11am
All admission FREE thanks to BAE Systems
Naturalization Ceremony
Celebrate America by welcoming new citizens at the
US Naturalization Ceremony. A Museum favorite,
come feel reinvigorated by the joy and patriotism
shared by those who make their own special day on
their new nation’s birthday.
WEDNESDAY, July 4th, 10am - 5pm
Old-Fashioned Field Day
Fashioned Field Day. Visitors are invited to play a
round of croquet, test their skill at marbles, have fun
with hula hoops, and collect ribbons at 10 different
games all over the museum grounds. Patriotic parade
around the museum grounds at 2 pm. Kids are
invited to decorate their bikes, wagons, or hats from
10 am until the parade starts. Bike parade presented
with assistance from Exeter Hospital.
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