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Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion Historic Site

  • Address: 375 Little Harbor Rd., near South Street Cemetery, Portsmouth, NH | Map It
  • Phone: 603/436-6607

Fodor's Review:

A National Historic Landmark now part of Little Harbor State Park, this home site was originally the residence of Benning Wentworth, New Hampshire's first royal governor (1753-70). Notable among its period furnishings is the carved pine mantelpiece in the council chamber. Wentworth's imported lilac trees bloom each May. The visitor center stages lectures and exhibits and contains a gallery with changing exhibits.

  • Cost: $3
  • Open: Grounds daily; mansion mid-May-Aug., Wed.-Sat. 10-3, Sun. 1-5; Sept.-mid-May, by appointment
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