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.
Service Credit Union Builds Community at American Independence Museum
At the American Independence Museum (AIM), “building community” is one of the conceptual pillars that support We Are One, a multi-year campaign that informs all programming, exhibits, and events.
American Independence Museum to Host Folsom Tavern Open House
On Saturday, May 4, at 11:00 a.m., the American Independence Museum (AIM) will host an Open House at Folsom Tavern as part of an event to unveil a new pocket park in Exeter. Located across the street from AIM’s Ladd-Gilman House at 223 Water Street, the park honors Exeter’s Black Revolutionary War soldiers, their families, and the community in which they lived for more than one hundred years.
Researcher Explores Her Ancestral Roots in Exeter
Second-year Master’s-level student at Idaho State, Norra Cardillo recently visited the American Independence Museum (AIM) in (re)search of women’s experiences in colonial times and the Revolutionary War by historically analyzing the stories of her matrilineal ancestors.
American Independence Museum Provides Rewarding Experiences to Youth
Revolutionary history is not just relevant but also fun, according to Kelsey Curley, whose 7-year-old son Bennett participated in a minicamp at the American Independence Museum (AIM) last summer.
von Trapp Brewing Returns to Beer for History
On Thursday, May 2, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., von Trapp Brewing returns to the American Independence Museum (AIM) to kick off its 2024 season at a special spring Beer for History.
American Independence Museum To Host “Multiple Perspectives: Patriots & Loyalists For Homeschoolers”
As part of their Educating Children & Youth initiative, sponsored in part by M&T Bank, the American Independence Museum (AIM) will host “Multiple Perspectives: Patriots & Loyalists For Homeschoolers” on Wednesday, April 17.