Newburyport's Historic Powder House
Newburyport's Historic Powder House
Hosted By:
Newburyport Preservation Trust
Visit Website: http://www.nbptpreservationtrust.org/
Trails & Sails Dates:
September 20, 2015, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Open Doors) Login to save itinerary
September 27, 2015, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM (Open Doors) Login to save itinerary
Scheduling Note:
Musket firing on 9/20 at 1:30 & 3:30 pm; Master cooper demonstration on 9/27. Powder House tours both days
The Newburyport Powder House built in 1822 at Godfrey's Hill on Low Street - exterior and interior restored, with original cobblestone wagon path open as a historic park and learning center. Come experience a Civil War encampment, musket firing demonstrations at 1:30 and 3:30 pm, master cooper demonstration (27th) and guided tours of this unique historic landmark critical to our defense. For Newburyport men who served in the Massachusetts Militia this was an important and vital building. Come learn about the role the Powder House played in Newburyport's maritime economy and the ship captains and merchants who stored gunpowder here.
Special Instructions:
No toilet facilities are available at the site. Slight incline and walk to site.
Facility Features:
57 Low Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950
Driving Directions:
I-95 to exit 57/Rte-113 East. Take right on Low Street. Located across the street from the Rupert A. Nock Middle School. Parking at Newburyport Emergency Management or school parking lot.
Date and Time
Sunday Sep 20, 2015
Location
57 Low Street,
Newburyport, MA, 01950
