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Isles of Shoals

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isle of shoals

Pack a picnic lunch and join us for a narrated Isles of Shoals and Portsmouth Harbor Tour and guided walking tour on Star Island!
You'll hear about the fascinating history and lore of Portsmouth Harbor as we navigate 10 miles of river and ocean out to Star Island, one of the first footholds for settlement in the new world.
Disembark with our tour guide and explore over 400 years of history.
Your tour will take you through the replica of Gosport Village, a fishing outpost dating back to the early 1600s which includes the picturesque Stone Chapel and several cottages. Hear the legend of the pirates Blackbeard and Captain Kidd, and the lady ghost of White Island. You'll also see the tallest gravestone in the state of New Hampshire, the John Smith Monument, and the Caswell Cemetery. 
The guided walking portion of the tour is optional, and you are welcome to explore the island on your own. 

Bring a bag lunch or purchase food from the galley snack shack. Options onboard are pizza, hotdogs, chips, and beverages.

Depart Standish Municipal Center 10:0am Return by 5:00pm
 

If you would like to learn more....
The murder of two innocent Norwegian women at their island home in 1873, has beguiled tourists, inspired artists, and fueled conspiracy theorists.
Books you may want to read to explore this historic tale of the island are:
The Weight of Water by Anita Shreve, a work of historical fiction.
Mystery on the Isles of Shoals , nonfiction by J. Dennis Robinson

August 24
  • Depart 10:00am
  • Return by 5:00pm
  • Standish Recreation van/bus
  • $55 pp
  • Bring a bag lunch

* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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