Learning Experiences

Item Description

Strawbery Banke Museum, in the heart of historic downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is an authentic 10-acre outdoor history museum dedicated to bringing 300+ years of American history in the same waterfront neighborhood to life. The Museum is a place for children, adults, multigenerational families and groups to gather to explore eight heritage gardens, 32 historic buildings and traditional crafts, preservation programs, hands-on activities, the stories told by costumed role-players and the changing exhibits that offer hours of fun and discovery. The Museum's restored buildings and open space invite visitors to immerse themselves in the past, using objects from the museum's collection of 30,000 artifacts, and the histories of the families who lived and worked in the Puddle Dock neighborhood to engage, educate and entertain.

Benefits of a Friend Membership, valued at $100 include:

Free admission, year-round for 2 adults+ children under 17
10% off Museum merchandise in the Visitors Center
50% discount on admission to Signature Events*
Discounts on Summer and Winter Vacation Camps and Archaeology Field Schools

Item Special Note

Where applicable - the winning bidder is responsible for picking this item up from the BPC office in the 1791 building on campus between Wednesday March 3, 2020 and Friday March 6, 2020 or March 23, 2020 to April 10, 2020. If the item is not collected by April 10, 2020 then gift cards, tickets and gift certificates will be shipped to the winning bidder via regular mail, unless certified mail is specified by bidder prior to that date. If sent by certified mail, bidder is responsible for the shipping cost.  All other items must be picked up.

To the Winning Bidder: Please keep the auction receipt for this item with your tax records to substantiate your contribution(s) to Berwick Academy. Federal tax law requires 501(c)(3) organizations, like Berwick Academy, to indicate if goods or services have been provided in exchange for your contribution(s). A good or service has been provided, therefore if the contribution(s) exceeds the estimated retail value of the item(s), you may be entitled to a tax deduction, within the limits otherwise prescribed in the Internal Revenue Code. Please consult your tax professional or the Internal Revenue Service for further guidance.