Liberty Pole on Marcy St. in Porsmouth. Photo courtesy David J. Murray/ClearEyePhoto
As New Hampshire prepares for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, many members on the NH Heritage Museum Trail are participating in the nationwide “US@250: Big Watch” initiative. Strawbery Banke Museum is one member, as it will celebrate Flag Day on Sunday, June 14 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Presented in collaboration with the Association of Historical Societies of NH and fellow Trail member Portsmouth Historical Society, the event begins with a Flag Day ceremony at the historic Liberty Pole on Marcy Street. Following the ceremony, families are invited to enjoy refreshments and children’s craft activities before moving to the Lawrence J. Yerdon Visitor Center for a special film screening.
The “Big Watch” features an exclusive excerpt from the documentary THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION by Ken Burns and Florentine Films. The screening will focus on “The Spirit of Service,” followed by a panel discussion exploring civic participation, democracy, and how New Hampshire’s history shapes the nation’s future.
“This event is about more than just looking back,” said Jeff Barraclough, President of the NH Heritage Museum Trail. “It’s an invitation for our community to come together and discuss what service and democracy mean to us today as we approach our nation’s 250th birthday.”
This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. Click here to learn more.
The Seacoast is one of five regions represented on the NH Heritage Museum Trail, alongside the Lakes Region, White Mountains, Dartmouth-Sunapee Region, and Merrimack Valley.