VINTAGE CHRISTMAS 2013

Take part in a sweet tradition in a new downtown location. The Gingerbread House Contest debuts at Discover Portsmouth. Homemade gingerbread creations will be on display daily for the public throughout December at Discover Portsmouth as part of Vintage Christmas 2013. (Click title for details)

Get your family and friends together and craft your own beautiful creation. This is a great opportunity to bring your creativity to the table and win great prizes. 

The annual event, formerly held at Strawbery Banke Museum, is moving to Discover Portsmouth. "With our new and improved Visitor Center and cafe, we had to find a new place for the gingerbread houses. We wanted this tradition to continue in Portsmouth and Discover Portsmouth is a great venue," states Lawrence J. Yerdon, President and CEO of Strawbery Banke Museum.   

This December marks the contest’s twenty-third year and will be seen by hundreds, maybe thousands.  Portsmouth Historical Society’s Executive Director, Maryellen Burke is excited to host the highly anticipated event. “I always loved this event at Candlelight Stroll and I’m so pleased we can continue what Strawbery Banke Museum started. Discover Portsmouth will showcase the gingerbread houses seven days a week during Vintage Christmas.” 

Entries must be registered by Tuesday, November 26. To register, just send an email with your name, address, daytime and evening phone, email address and category (Family, Youth Group, Adult or Business/NPO) to Karin Scott This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For Rules & Eligibility visit www.portsmouthhistory.org/gingerbread. For more information contact Discover Portsmouth (603) 436-8433. There is limited space so register soon! This year’s event is sponsored by The Portsmouth Brewery, Smuttynose Brewing Co. and NBT Bank.