become a member

WE NEED YOU

We need you to help us keep history lively and relevant. Your support helps us provide educational programs to the community and preserve our historic property. Our school programs and workshops benefit hundreds of school children across New Hampshire and southern Maine. Public programs such as the American Independence Festival introduce 18th-century history and heritage to people of all ages. Your membership strengthens our commitment to history and education.

Becoming a member is easy: here's the Membership Form. Print out the form, complete it, and mail to Development Office, American Independence Museum, One Governors Lane, Exeter, NH 03833.

Join both the American Independence Museum and the Exeter Historical Society & Save 25% ! !

The American Independence Museum is partnering with the Exeter Historical Society in response to a $25,000 Membership Challenge by the Robert and Karin Finlay Foundation.  New Members can save 25% on memberships by joining both organizations at the Individual, Family or Sponsor/Partner Levels.  Both organizations are eligible to win the challenge by increasing their memberships and are not in competition.  For more information, call 603- 772-2622 or email us.

MEMBER BENEFITS

Members of the American Independence Museum receive the following benefits:

  • Free admission to museum festivals
  • Free admission to the Ladd-Gilman House and Folsom Tavern
  • Advance invitations to special programs and events
  • Reduced admission to special events
  • 10% off museum store purchases
  • Museum newsletter

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

INDIVIDUAL: Free admission for one

FAMILY: Free admission for two adults and their children under 18 living at the same address.

The following memberships include the benefits above, plus:

PARTNER: Free admission for two guests

PATRON: Free admission for four guests

STEWARD: Free admission for six guests

BENEFACTOR: Business passes and/or free admission for 12 guests

CONTACT US

One Governors Lane,
Exeter, NH 03833

By phone: 603-772-2622

By email

VOLUNTEERS

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.

Please contact us!