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.
Traditional Artisan Village offers Insight into 18th-Century Life at American Independence Festival
Guests at the American Independence Festival on Saturday, July 13 may leave with a greater appreciation for their clothes, their shoes, and even their forks at an authentic Traditional Artisan Village.
Q&A with Ashley Hlebinsky
In this blog, meet Ashley Hlebinsky, who joins AIM this year as special museum consultant.
American Independence Festival to Bring History to Life
On Saturday, July 13, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., visitors to the American Independence Festival will be transported back almost 250 years to the brink of the American Revolution.
Q&A with Ashley Hlebinksy
What is your full name? Ashley Hlebinsky Tell us about yourself. I’m best known for my work as an arms and ammunition historian and museum consultant, but my expertise goes
American Independence Museum to Offer MiniCamps this Summer
Presented by the William W. Treat Foundation, children’s educational programming at the American Independence Museum (AIM) is expanding this summer to include six minicamps for ages 7 to 11.
Ladd-Gilman House in Need of Repairs, Support
One aspect that sometimes goes unseen is the work required to preserve history, a reality that will be visible when the American Independence Museum (AIM) opens for the 2024 season on Thursday, May 9.