Folsom Tavern Tours
2021-05-21 10:00 - 15:00, 2021-05-20 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Folsom Tavern, 164 Water Street, Exeter, NH, 03833, United States
Masks and pre-registration are required.
Join the American Independence Museum for a new and exciting tour experience! Join one of our docents for an hour-long tour of the Folsom Tavern. Our new Folsom Tavern tour will examine its unique history, the place that taverns held in colonial and revolutionary history and the different experiences that people had in taverns. Your tour will last approximately 45 minutes with the opportunity to continue exploring the Tavern and museum grounds independently.
Interested in arranging a private tour for your group or classroom? Email us at info@www.independencemuseum.org
Cost:

$8 – Adults
$5 – Seniors, Students, Educators & First Responders
$3 – Children (ages 6-18)
FREE for Museum Members and Veterans.

About the American Independence MuseumThe American Independence Museum is a history museum in Exeter, NH that features a collection of 3,000 historic artifacts that shed light on the American Revolution. Many of our programs touch on civics and the fight for independence, while we incorporate inclusivity and diversity into the experiences we create on-site and in digital formats. We feature a variety of things to do for people of all ages, including festivals, an historic tavern, guided tours and our annual American Independence Festival.

American Independence Festival
2021-07-10 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Folsom Tavern, 164 Water Street, Exeter, NH, 03833, United States
Tickets available at the door or online.
Adults: $5
Children 4-18: $3
Member Adults: Free
Member Children: Free
Actively Military and Veterans: Free
Festival 3-Day Pass Adult: $10
Festival 3-Day Pass Child: $6
Join us for the first Saturday of our modified Independence Festival.
Today’s Festival Highlights:
Artisans:

Linda Oakley- Needlework
Peter Oakley- Shoemaker
Peter Cook- Flax to Linen
Bill Wasson- Ropemaking

Reenactor Groups:

First Regiment of New Hampshire- special presentations at 11:30 a.m. & 2:45 p.m.
Ladies Association of Revolutionary America- special presentations at 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

Other Festival Highlights:

Meet “Black Jack” Staines- special presentations at 10:45 a.m., 12 p.m., 1:15 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.
John Taylor Gilman Declaration Reading Reenactment- 2 p.m.

Ongoing programs:

Folsom Tavern tours
Hands-on family activities
Beer garden (12-6 p.m.)

Evening Event: Theo Martey and the Akwaaba Ensemble
This free event is made possible through the sponsorship of Riverwoods Exeter.

Concert: Theo Martey and the Akwaaba Ensemble
2021-07-10 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Folsom Tavern, 164 Water Street, Exeter, NH, 03833, United States
End the Festival Day with an outdoor concert featuring master percussionist, dancer, and teacher, Theophilus Nii Martey. Originally from Ghana, West Africa and now living in Manchester, NH, Theo is a master of West African drumming and dance, a heritage that has many subtle variations in rhythmic patterns, dance styles, and costumes all specific to a wide diversity of tribal groups from the region. Theo started his drumming and dancing studies in Bukom Accra, Ghana at the age of 6, working under the wing of master drummers and dancers. As a young man, he journeyed to London, England and Australia where he studied with other master artists. Since moving to Manchester, he has founded the Akwaaba Drum and Dance Ensemble. The Akwaaba Ensemble’s energetic and engaging performances are a reflection of their name, which means ‘welcome’ in the Twi language of Ghana. They bring West African drumming and dance to vivid life, holding sway with the rich and subtle rhythmic patterns and styles specific to different tribal groups of West Africa.

This free concert is presented through sponsorship from Riverwoods Exeter.

*Visitors who are above the age of 2 and are vaccinated are no longer required to wear a mask outdoors. Following the CDC and NH DHHS guidelines, masks are required indoors at all times.

Mini Camp: Camp Life
2021-07-15 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | Folsom Tavern, 164 Water Street, Exeter, NH, 03833, United States
What was life like for enlisted men (and women) and their families who often followed them? Was a patriot camp much different than a loyalist camp? What was the role of women and children at camp? What was camp life like for people of color? Dress in colonial clothes, learn to muster, and cook over an open campfire.
Cost for 1 week: $55 non-members, $45 members
Cost for all 4 weeks: $195 non-members, $170 membersIncludes a reproduction Badge of Military Merit like the ones Revolutionary War heroes received!

American Independence Festival
2021-07-17 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Folsom Tavern, 164 Water Street, Exeter, NH, 03833, United States
Tickets available at the door or online.
Adults: $5
Children 4-18: $3
Member Adults: Free
Member Children: Free
Active Military and Veterans: Free
Festival 3-Day Pass Adult: $10
Festival 3-Day Pass Child: $6
Join us for the second Saturday of our modified Independence Festival.
Today’s Festival Highlights:
Artisans:

Laurel Jamieson- Spinning and Weaving
Adam Hodges-LeClaire- Tailoring
Walter Hanson- Ranger in Colonial Times
R.P. Hale- Dulcimer
Denise and Paul Pouliot- Abenaki Culture

Reenactor Groups:

The 4th (King’s Own) Regiment of the Foot
85th Régiment de Saintonge

Other Festival Highlights:

Welcome and Land Acknowledgment at 10:15 am
John Taylor Gilman Declaration Reading Reenactment at 2 pm
From Sheep to Socks in Colonial America hands at 11 & 2:30

Ongoing programs:

Folsom Tavern tours
Hands-on family activities
Beer garden (12-4 p.m.)

Evening Event: Historic Enemies and Rivals: European Armies in North America
Enjoy living history as two reenactor units of the British and French army perform military drills and engage in some friendly rivalry. This evening program is free of charge.

Historic Enemies and Rivals: European Armies in North America
2021-07-17 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Folsom Tavern, 164 Water Street, Exeter, NH, 03833, United States
This is a free event.
Preregister to guarantee your spot.
The British 4th (King’s Own) Regiment of the Foot and the French 85th Régiment de Saintonge find themselves at the American Independence Festival. Compare and contrast how these two professional armies look, set up camp, and fight.
Demonstrations may include:

Drills
Manual of Arms
Firing competition
Bayonet Fencing

*Visitors who are above the age of 2 and are vaccinated are no longer required to wear a mask outdoors. Following the CDC and NH DHHS guidelines, masks are required indoors at all times.

Mini Camp: Spies and Loyalists
2021-07-22 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | Folsom Tavern, 164 Water Street, Exeter, NH, 03833, United States
Patriot, loyalists, neutral or something else? It wasn’t always easy to know what side to be on. Wrestle with the tricky decision of deciding your stance. Uncover hidden identities, secret lives, and traitorous deals. Become a spy in Washington’s famous Culper Spy Ring.
Cost for 1 week: $55 non-members, $45 members
Cost for all 4 weeks: $195 non-members, $170 membersIncludes a reproduction Badge of Military Merit like the ones Revolutionary War heroes received!

American Independence Festival
2021-07-24 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Folsom Tavern, 164 Water Street, Exeter, NH, 03833, United States
Tickets available at the door or online.
Adults: $5
Children 4-18: $3
Members: Free
Active Military and Veterans: Free
Festival 3-Day Pass Adult: $10
Festival 3-Day Pass Child: $6
Join us for the final Saturday of our modified Independence Festival.
Today’s Festival Highlights:
Artisans:

Steve Zoldak- Potter
Larry Leonard- Tinsmith
Chuck Walker- Horner
Ron Raiselis- Cooper
Tara Raiselis- Millinery

Reenactor Groups:

Acton Minutemen
Captain Dearborn’s Company
Danvers Alarm List Company

Other Festival Highlights:

John Taylor Gilman Declaration Reading Reenactment at 2 pm

Ongoing programs:

Folsom Tavern tours
Hands-on family activities
Beer garden (12-4 p.m.)

Evening Event: Family Camp Out with the Acton Minutemen

Family Camp Out
2021-07-24 19:00 - 2021-07-25 09:00 UTC | Folsom Tavern, 164 Water Street, Exeter, NH, 03833, United States
Bring your tent and sleeping bag as you prepare to spend a night under the stars on the grounds of the American Independence Museum. You will prepare a snack, play games popular in Colonial America, sing 18th century songs around the fire while creating a take home craft and more!
Saturday, July 24th at 7 p.m. – Sunday, July 25th at 9 a.m.
Limited to 30 individuals. Includes snacks and light breakfast.
Cost per person: $20 non-members, $15 members
Cost for a group of four: $75 non-members, $55 members
About the American Independence MuseumThe American Independence Museum is a history museum in Exeter, NH that features a collection of 3,000 historic artifacts that shed light on the American Revolution. Many of our programs touch on civics and the fight for independence, while we incorporate inclusivity and diversity into the experiences we create on-site and in digital formats. We feature a variety of things to do for people of all ages, including festivals, an historic tavern, guided tours and our annual American Independence Festival.

Folsom Tavern Tours
2021-08-05 10:00 - 13:00, 2021-08-06 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Folsom Tavern, 164 Water Street, Exeter, NH, 03833, United States
Masks are required.
Tour capacity is limited, pre-registration is recommended for guided tours.
Join the American Independence Museum for a new and exciting tour experience! Join one of our docents for an hour-long tour of the Folsom Tavern. Our new Folsom Tavern tour will examine its unique history, the place that taverns held in colonial and revolutionary history and the different experiences that people had in taverns. Your tour will last approximately 45 minutes with the opportunity to continue exploring the Tavern and museum grounds independently.
Guided tours are limited to 6 people and it is strongly recommended that visitors pre-register to guarantee a spot. Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour anytime during our open hours. Last admission will be a half hour before the museum closes.
Interested in arranging a private tour for your group or classroom? Email us at info@www.independencemuseum.org
Cost:

$8 – Adults
$5 – Seniors, Students, Educators & First Responders
$3 – Children (ages 6-18)
FREE for Museum Members and Veterans.

About the American Independence MuseumThe American Independence Museum is a history museum in Exeter, NH that features a collection of 3,000 historic artifacts that shed light on the American Revolution. Many of our programs touch on civics and the fight for independence, while we incorporate inclusivity and diversity into the experiences we create on-site and in digital formats. We feature a variety of things to do for people of all ages, including festivals, an historic tavern, guided tours and our annual American Independence Festival.

Museum Tours
2021-09-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-09-03 10:00 - 13:00, 2021-09-04 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Ladd-Gilman House, 1 Governors Ln, Exeter, NH, 03833, United States
Masks are required.
Cost:

$8 – Adults
$6 – Seniors, Students, Educators & First Responders
$4 – Children (ages 6-18)
FREE for Museum Members and Veterans.

Ladd-Gilman House Tours (10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm & 3 pm): Our trained docents will lead you on an hour-long exploration of important moments in our nation’s history, as seen through the lens of New Hampshire, and hear untold stories from voices beyond the battlefield. We will explore not only the events that shaped the foundations of the American nation, but also the people who contributed to the cause of independence, some of whom will be very familiar and others who may be new to you.
Folsom Tavern Tours (11 am & 1 pm): Our trained docents will lead you on a tour that will will examine Folsom Tavern’s unique history, the place that taverns held in colonial and revolutionary history and the different experiences that people had in taverns. This is an immersive, sensory-friendly tour and guests are encouraged to sit on the chairs and touch the objects on view. A children’s room, complete with period clothing and books, is also featured on the tour. This tour is recommended for all ages.
All guided tours are limited to six participants and depart from the Ladd-Gilman House. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Visitors are also welcome to take a self-guided tour of Ladd-Gilman House at any time during our open hours, Wednesday-Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm. Self-guided tickets can be purchased at the time of visit. Folsom Tavern is open by guided tour only.Due to guide availability the last Ladd-Gilman guided tour on Friday will begin at noon.
Other dates and times are also subject to guide availability.
About the American Independence MuseumThe American Independence Museum is a history museum in Exeter, NH that features a collection of 3,000 historic artifacts that shed light on the American Revolution. Many of our programs touch on civics and the fight for independence, while we incorporate inclusivity and diversity into the experiences we create on-site and in digital formats. We feature a variety of things to do for people of all ages, including festivals, an historic tavern, guided tours and our annual American Independence Festival.

Museum Tours
2021-09-08 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Ladd-Gilman House, 1 Governors Ln, Exeter, NH, 03833, United States
Self-guided tours only today.
Masks are required.
Ladd-Gilman House Throughout our two floors of exhibits, you will find hundreds of objects that tell the story of New Hampshire and its citizens throughout the colonial era. Explore important moments in our nation’s history, as seen through the lens of New Hampshire, and learn untold stories from voices beyond the battlefield. Understand the events that shaped the foundations of the American nation and the people who contributed to the cause of independence, some of whom will be very familiar and others who may be new to you.
Self-guided tickets can be purchased at the time of visit. Folsom Tavern is open by guided tour only.
Cost:

$8 – Adults
$6 – Seniors, Students, Educators & First Responders
$4 – Children (ages 6-18)
FREE for Museum Members and Veterans.

About the American Independence MuseumThe American Independence Museum is a history museum in Exeter, NH that features a collection of 3,000 historic artifacts that shed light on the American Revolution. Many of our programs touch on civics and the fight for independence, while we incorporate inclusivity and diversity into the experiences we create on-site and in digital formats. We feature a variety of things to do for people of all ages, including festivals, an historic tavern, guided tours and our annual American Independence Festival.
