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Governor John Langdon House
Photo courtesy of
SPNEA/David Bohl.
John Langdon rose from modest origins to become a merchant, shipbuilder, Revolutionary leader, signer of the United States Constitution, and three-term governor of New Hampshire. The house he built for his family ( 1784) expresses his status as Portsmouth's leading citizen and was praised by George Washington, who visited there in 1789. Its reception rooms -- of a grand scale suited to ceremonial occasions -- are ornamented by elaborate wood carving in the rococo style. The handsome garden dating from the same era, features restored perennial beds, a rose and grape arbor, and a pavilion. The grounds may be rented for weddings and other occasions.
HOURS: Open Wed – Sun, June 1 - Oct 15. Tours on the hour 11 am – 4pm
WEBSITE: http://www.spnea.org/visit/homes/langdon.htm
ADMISSION: $6, SPNEA members and Portsmouth residents free
PHONE: (603) 436-3205
ADDRESS: 143 Pleasant Street Portsmouth, NH 03802
DIRECTIONS: Just two blocks down Pleaseant Street from the center of Market Square
LINKS:
About John Langdon,
Family Slaves,
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