The historic orchard at Jackson House (c. 1664) comes alive with children’s games, crafts, and seasonal refreshments during this early fall festival. Help grind apples and press cider. Watch artisans demonstrate their craft. Tour the oldest house in northern New England. See adorable heritage breed bunnies from Kerfluffle Fiber Farm. Special performances by the New England Irish Harp Orchestra and Anne Jennison, storyteller of traditional Native American tales.

Anne will be giving two 30-35 minutes storytelling performances. The performance times are at: 11:45 – 12:15 and 1:45 – 2:15pm, but that schedule could possibly vary slightly on the day of the event.

Join us at the Jackson Hill Cider Day and let Anne Jennison take you on a spell-binding and entertaining journey through a series of traditional Northeastern Native American stories that range from “Why Earth is on a Turtle’s Back” to “Why Roses Have Thorns” to “Gluscabi and the Wind Eagle” to “How Hummingbird Put the Stars in the Sky”, and much more. Each story has a compelling narrative, but also some subtle – and some not so subtle – life lessons! Prepare yourself for an interactive storytelling experience filled with humor, drama, and moments of wonder!

The orchard at the Jackson Housework (c. 1664) – a Historic New England property at 76 Northwest Street, Portsmouth, N.H – comes Olive with children’s games, crafts, and seasonal refreshments during this early fall festival. Help grind apples and press cider. Watch artisans demonstrate their craft. Tour the oldest house in northern New England. Animals from Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm make their yearly visit to the house.

Free to Historic New England members
$6 nonmembers
$3 nonmember children

Please call 603-436-3205 or buy tickets online.