NEW HAMPSHIRE

Strawberry Banke
This museum in the coastal town of Portsmouth is home to forty historic buildings including six that were moved to the site in order to preserve them. Visitors can explore four centuries of American life through exhibitions such as late 17th century dwellings, stop for ice cream at Jefferson House, and tour several gardens. The museum also offers an archaeology field school for students ages 14 and older July 14-25. For more information on this program, contact scharles@strawberybanke.org. To learn more about the museum, visit their website: http://www.strawberybanke.org/index.html.

The James House
On the third Sunday of every month from May to October, the public is welcome to tour the James House. There, you can see first-hand the fascinating work of the early colonial builders and craftsmen. At the same time, you can view ongoing preservation projects, the progress made thus far, and the plans for the future at the James House. For more information, visit its Web site at: www.jameshousemuseum.org/.

Mount Kearsarge Indian Museum
There is always something special going on at Mount Kearsarge Indian Museum! In addition to the daily tours of the collection, the museum provides opportunities to learn about Native American philosophy and culture through lectures, hands-on activities, and workshops during the year. For more information, visit its Web site at: www.indianmuseum.org/main.htm.

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