The Gundalow Visits Exeter

Calendar Date:
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 - 11:00am to Friday, October 9, 2026 - 2:30pm

Post showing that the gundalow will visit Exeter from October 7th to October 9th as a part of the America 250 celebrations

The Gundalow Piscataqua is coming to Exeter!

The historic vessel will arrive on Wednesday, October 7th and stay through Friday, October 9th. Come down to the waterfront to explore the Gundalow and learn more about Exeter’s maritime history! Free and open to the public.

Welcome the Gundalow:

Wednesday, October 7: Gather around the banks of the Squamscott River and Swasey Parkway around 11:00 AM to watch the Gundalow sail into Exeter around 11:15 AM.

Public Viewing Hours:

Wednesday, October 7:

  • Arrival 11:15 AM
  • 2:00 PM–5:00 PM

Thursday, October 8:

  • 3:00 PM–6:00 PM

Friday, October 9:

  • 2:00 PM departure &
  • public farewell

Free & open to the public.

Farewell Flotilla

Friday afternoon, help send the Gundalow off in style with a public farewell & boat flotilla! Bring your kayak, canoe, paddle board, or small vessel to escort the Gundalow out of Exeter. Launch from town dock before departure time. The Gundalow will depart Exeter at 2:00 PM. Watch the flotilla and departure of the Gundalow from Swasey Parkway.