Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Open June Through October

Governor John Langdon House in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is often cited as one of the finest Georgian residences in the country. An expansive lawn behind the house is shaded by trees and enclosed by hedges and a perennial flower border. A 100-foot rose and grape arbor leads to a small pavilion and secluded garden. Host your wedding or special event in this idyllic outdoor setting, which comfortably accommodates a tent with seating for 150 guests and space for dancing.

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 expresses his status as Portsmouth’s leading citizen and was praised by George Washington, who visited there in 1789. At the end of the nineteenth century, Langdon descendants purchased the house and restored it to its eighteenth-century glory. The handsome garden, dating from the same era, features restored perennial beds, a rose and grape arbor, and a pavilion.

We are accepting reservations for 2017 and beyond.

Saturdays available in 2017: September 9, 16, and 30; October 7, 14, and 21

Saturdays available in 2018: June 2, 9, 23, and 30; July 7, 14, 21, and 28; August 4, 11, 18, and 25; September 8, 15, 22, and 29; October 6, 13, 20, and 27

Rates and More Information

Rental Fee: $2,800

Your rental fee supports Historic New England’s mission to preserve and share New England heritage. To express our thanks for your support, we offer you a complimentary one-year membership. Membership benefits include free admission to Historic New England sites, discounts on merchandise and events, and a subscription to Historic New England magazine.

Capacity: 150

Location: 143 Pleasant Street, Portsmouth, N.H. 03801. Find Governor John Langdon House on Google Maps.

Photos courtesy of TARA Photography.