On Thursday, November 10 at 12 noon, the American Independence Museum will host Lunch & Learn: NH War Monuments, its first such program since the onset of the pandemic.
“We are thrilled to again welcome people back to our popular Lunch & Learn series,” said Program Manager Sarah Jaworski. “This one will be interesting, too, as Kathleen and Sheila Bailey discuss their book, New Hampshire War Monuments: The Stories Behind the Stones.”
Exploring the “heartbreaking history and backstories” of some of the statues and plaques that dot New Hampshire’s cities and landscapes, New Hampshire War Monuments: The Stories Behind the Stones was published in August 2022.
Stories in the book range from a heartbroken Danish sculptor who gives a gift to the town where his late wife enjoyed summers to the way a daughter pays tribute to her father, killed in the Civil War. “The book explores the stories behind New Hampshire’s war monuments, memorials, and other tributes to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice,” said Jaworski. “These are literally the stories behind the stones.”
Lunch & Learn: NH War Monuments takes place, 12 noon to 1:00 p.m., on Thursday, November 10 at the American Independence Museum’s Folsom Tavern, 164 Water St., Exeter. Attendance is free, and people are encouraged to bring a bagged lunch. Signed copies of Signed copies New Hampshire War Monuments: The Stories Behind the Stones will be available for purchase.
Home to a world-class collection of 3,000 historic artifacts, the museum is currently developing a variety of public and education programs in digital formats to encourage digital inclusion for all ages. Click here to learn more.
About the American Independence Museum
Located in Exeter, NH, the American Independence Museum features a rare collection of historic artifacts that shed light on the Revolutionary War. Examples of popular items in our exhibits include a dragoon pistol, brown bess musket, and 18th century powder horn. Many of our programs offer insight into civic duties, civic engagement and civic responsibility, while we also feature a variety of things to do in NH, such as camps for kids, festivals, summer festival, reenactments, and homeschool programs. Perfect for a day trip or weekend trips, we believe in inclusivity and inclusive history and the spirit behind the phrase, ‘we the people’.
