Twilight Tour: Dining Through History

Description

Nine of Portsmouth’s historic sites will be open for a special Twilight Tour. “Now that the Albacore is part of the Portsmouth Historic Sites Associates, we thought it would be a great treat for the public to see ‘Dining Through History,’ over three centuries, from the early years of the 18th century at Warner House, up to the mid-20th century and crew’s and officer’s mess on the Albacore,” commented Barbara Ward, the group’s president. “And with free shuttle transportation between the sites courtesy of the Mark Wentworth Home, and free parking at the Albacore, it’s easier than ever to see all of the sites.” To make the night especially entertaining, each site will be offering its own unique take on the theme of dining; most will offer light refreshments, and there will be some live music as well. Participating in the Twilight Tour are:

• Warner House (1716), 150 Daniel Street. Candlelight, dining décor from the 18th through the early 20th century and light refreshments.
• Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion (1750), 375 Little Harbor Road. The three families will be represented on the first floor of the house. Light refreshments provided.
• John Paul Jones House (1758), 43 Middle Street (corner of Middle and State Streets). Historic place settings as enjoyed in the 18th century, live music and refreshments.
• Wentworth-Gardner House (1760), 50 Mechanic Street. Enjoy Colonial Revival style in a beautiful Georgian home.
• Chase House (1762), Strawbery Banke Museum. Enter at 358 Court Street. Exhibit and costumed role player in 18th century formal dining room and kitchen.
• Moffatt-Ladd House (1763), 154 Market Street. Historic settings, and a modern view of dining through the eyes of local businesses; light refreshments.
• Governor John Langdon House (1784), 143 Pleasant Street. Historic place settings, light refreshments.
• Rundlet-May House (1807), 364 Middle Street. Historic place settings, light refreshments.
• USS Albacore (1953) 600 Market Street. “Eating Underwater!” Historic naval place settings and exhibit of submariner fare aboard a US Navy submarine.