Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion State Historic Site
375 Little Harbor Road
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: 603-436-6607
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Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion Historic Site is the former home of New Hampshire's first royal governor, Benning Wentworth, who served in office from 1741 to 1767. The rambling 40-room mansion which overlooks Little Harbor, is one of the most outstanding homes remaining of the colonial era. Its stateliness and impressive interior and furnishings reflect aristocratic life in Portsmouth in the 1700s.
  
The Mansion reflects five distinct periods of architecture. The extraordinary skill of New Hampshire's eighteenth century craftsmen is exhibited in the intricate hand-carved mantelpiece. The council chamber and the spy closet reveal details about daily life and government during the colonial period. Purple lilacs, descendants of the first European stock imported by Wentworth, decorate the grounds.
Operating Schedule
This site is open weekends only from May 21 to June 19. It will be open Wednesday through Sunday from June 22 to September 5. It will then be open weekends only from September 10 until closing for the season October 10. Operating hours are 10 am to 4 pm. Tours are available at 10 am, 11:40 am, 12:45 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm.
Are pets allowed at Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion State Historic Site?
Pets are not permitted in the park. See the NH State Parks Pets Policy for more information.
Keep Your Parks Clean
Through the Carry-In/Carry-Out Program, you can help us keep your parks clean and beautiful by carrying out whatever you carry in. Thank you for your cooperation and remember to recycle.
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Access for Persons with Disabilities
Please contact the park office directly for information regarding disability access needs. |
Additional Resources/Information
Park History 
Wentworth-Coolidge Commission
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