Moffatt-Ladd
House & Garden

A National Historic Landmark open to the public as a museum since 1912

Join Us!

The purpose of the Moffatt-Ladd House and Garden is to interpret American, New Hampshire, and Portsmouth history through the lives and possessions of the inhabitants of the house, both free and enslaved.

Visits &
Tours

We are located on 154 Market Street in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Call us at (603) 436-8221.

History &
People

Learn about the free and enslaved people who lived in the Moffatt-Ladd House.

Membership

Membership offers many benefits. Find out what it's like to be part of the Moffatt-Ladd Family.

Our Mission & Purpose

The purpose of the Moffatt-Ladd House and Garden is to interpret American, New Hampshire, and Portsmouth history through the lives and possessions of the inhabitants of the house, both free and enslaved.


The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America (NSCDA) collects and preserves objects and manuscripts appropriate to this history.


The Moffatt-Ladd House is a National Historic Landmark Building and a member of the Great American Treasures program of the NSCDA.


Members of the Friends of the Moffatt-Ladd House and Garden receive free admission passes to the house and garden and invitations to special programs. Shop discounts and discounts on other programs are available to members joining at the Family level or higher. See Friends page for further details.

Events

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Heirloom Plant Sale

Sat, May 18
10:30am - 12:00pm

Interconnected Legacies in Portsmouth

Saturday, May 18
11:00am - 4:00pm

Opening Day!

Sat, Jun 1

Our Sponsors & Benefactors

Thank you to the following businesses for your support of the Moffatt-Ladd House & Garden!

Aland Realty
Granite State Minerals
The Portsmouth Collection
Northeast Shade Tree
Piscataqua Savings Bank
Portsmouth Harbor Cruises