The Broadside
The official blog of the American Independence Museum
Welcome to The Broadside, the official blog of the American Independence Museum. Get exclusive behind-the-scenes looks at our exhibits, meet our dedicated staff, researchers, and college interns, and discover the stories that bring history to life. Join us on The Broadside – where the past comes alive in new and interesting ways.
Indigenous New Hampshire Collaborative Collection Highlights AIM’s Educational Gardens
Indigenous New Hampshire Collaborative Collective recently published an article written by AIM Interim Executive Director Jennifer Carr about the museum’s interpretive garden exhibit. The outdoor gardens represent a timeline that
First Fall Beer for History Kicks Off
On Thursday, October 10 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at historic Folsom Tavern (1775), the American Independence Museum (AIM) will host its first fall Beer for History with Sawbelly Brewing.
AIM to Celebrate Constitution Week
In honor of Constitution Week, Sept. 17 – Sept. 24, the American Independence Museum (AIM) will host a free special program on Wednesday, September 18 for the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and museum members.
The Women’s War: Clothing, Boycotts, and the Fabric of Revolutionary America
Purchasing clothing and textiles from big-box department stores was an unheard-of luxury two hundred and fifty years ago. In modern times, we have grown accustomed to daring fashion choices, endless
AIM to Launch Digital Exhibits
On Thursday, August 15, the American Independence Museum (AIM) will launch a selection of digital exhibits as part of an organizational effort to increase accessibility to its collection.
AIM Receives Grant for Ladd-Gilman House Restoration
The Society of Colonial Wars in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has awarded the American Independence Museum (AIM) an $8,275 grant that will help restore the historic Ladd-Gilman House (1721). The grant will specifically fund repairs to basement doors and restoration of basement door frames, parts of which are rotted and require replacement.