A Benefit for the American Independence Museum

at

The Folsom Tavern
6 - 10 PM

$125 per person, $100 per person for museum members
Membership Information

Revolutionary-era costumes are encouraged!
Cocktail attire is also welcome.

Complimentary champagne toast, hearty hors d'oeuvres,
and an auction of unique experiences, such as
tickets to Saturday Night Live!

Costume Suggestions:

Come as a historical character Paul Revere, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Betsy Ross or Thomas Jefferson! Dress as someone local such as Nicholas Gilman, John Taylor Gilman, Enoch Poor or tavern-owners Samuel and Elizabeth Folsom. Dress as a Colonial or British soldier, a blacksmith, shopkeeper or homemaker. Come as a famous Revolutionary-era New Hampshire woman such as Molly Stark and Debra Sampson, who dressed as soldiers to fight for freedom!

Professional Costume Information:

Tracy Theatre Originals. Allow 6 – 8 weeks for proper fitting, ordering and alterations. Call for appointment in February or March. Located on 70 High Street in Hampton. Contact Ann Carnaby at 800-926-8351. Open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The Costume Gallery. Has a large selection of colonial era costumes in stock. Fittings and alterations and all accessories included. Open 9:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m., Saturdays. No appointments are necessary. Located on 11 ½ East Broadway in Derry, NH. Phone: 603-434-0627.

Locally, props such as tricorn hats and wigs are available from The Party People, 78 Lincoln Street, Exeter, NH, phone 603- 772-4000 and at I Party, 2064 Woodbury Avenue, Newington, NH, phone 603-430-0310.