Discover the stories behind America’s revolutionary past and how they relate to your experiences today by visiting the American Independence Museum.
We're Open!
Visit us Thursday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm. Tours: 10am, noon and 2pm. Self-guided tours available until 3pm.
Sign Up Now! Summer Camps at AIM
- Junior Role Players (ages 8-14)
Wednesday – Friday, July 10 - 12
Do you (or someone you know) love acting? During this three-day history camp, campers portray 18th century Exeter residents. Perform at our American Independence Festival on July 20th!
Click here to complete the form, or call 772-2622.
- Muster Day! (ages 7-11)
Friday, July 12
We Want YOU! General George Washington is coming to Exeter for the American Independence Festival and properly trained troops are needed to escort him. Prepare for his visit by participating in Muster Day! Learn about the life of a Revolutionary War soldier, how to march and drill. Sign an oath of allegiance to the Patriot cause with a quill pen and make military decorations for your “uniform.”
Click here to complete the form, or call 772-2622.
American Independence Festival
Mark your calendars for the
American Independence Festival, to take place on Saturday, July 20th! Click
here for more information.
Be A Part of the Festival! Critical to the success of our Festival are volunteers who staff various event sites/venues on the day of the event. Please set aside July 20th to help us make the day unforgettable! Go to the
Festival page for more info. Click
here for a
volunteer application, or contact us at
info@IndependenceMuseum.org .
Blue Star Museums Program
This season, AIM is participating in Blue Star Museums, a collaboration between the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and the Department of Defense. We're offering
free admission to active duty military personnel including National Guard and Reserve and their families from June 1 - October for regular museum tours and to the American Independence Festival on July 20. We also have free admission to veterans on July 4 and August 3 (in honor of Purple Heart Day). A complete list of participating museums is available at
www.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.
Get Involved
- Become a Member
We invite you to join us in keeping America's Revolutionary History lively and relevant! Membership is a great way to support the Museum and save on admissions. Click here to become an Independence Museum Member today!
- Become a Volunteer
Whether its leading guided tours, teaching school programs, assisting in the office, or serving customers in the museum store, you can be an invaluable part of our team. Click here for a Volunteer Application form.
- Festival Sponsorship
The American Independence Festival is seeking Corporate Sponsors for its event on July 20th. Sponsorship opportunities range from $100 - $2,500+ and help the Museum present this popular Festival to more than 6,000 local families, and visitors from around the globe. Click here for more information.
- 1776 Fund
We need your support! Click here to donate today.
Announcing New Volunteer Opportunities
- Volunteer Guides – Like history and working with people?
- Volunteer Librarian – Experience working in a Library? We need your help!
- Volunteer Gardeners – Love gardening, boy do we have a job for you!
For more information on these opportunities please contact us at
info@independencemuseum.org or fill out a
Volunteer Form.
