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Homeschool Day!

child sitting at a table outside, writing with a quill pen.

Date: October 24, 2023
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Folsom Tavern
Cost: $10 children 5+, $5 adults, $0 children under 5
Capacity: 12 kids per session, each session is 90 minutes

Two Sides to the Story: Patriot or Loyalist? It wasn’t always easy to know what side to be on. Imagine that you are living in colonial America and wrestle with the tricky decision of deciding your stance. Will you decide to sign the Patriots oath of allegiance?

  • Each program is a 90 minute program
  • ​This is not a drop-off program. Parents must accompany children for the duration of the program.
  • Due to the historic nature of the buildings, the museum is not handicapped accessible.

About 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’.

Coffee with the Constitution (Members-Only)

Date: September 16, 2023
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Location: Ladd-Gilman House

 

We are opening the doors early, from 9-10 am, so you can beat the crowd for this special viewing event. We will serve coffee, donuts, and other light refreshments. Please join us for the opportunity to view the original documents and visit with other AIM members!

There is no formal RSVP, but if you think you will attend the Members-only Coffee with the Constitution portion, please email [email protected] or call 603-772-2622 by Tuesday, September 12.

About 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’.

Beer For History – Featuring UNH Brewlab

Date: November 16, 2023
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Folsom Tavern
Cost: $10

Under 21: Free admission!

At this Beer for History on Thursday, November 16 , join UNH’s Brewing Science Laboratory, who will showcase some of their brews. Different history programming will be ‘on tap’ at each event, including music, trivia or colonial tavern games.

At this event, UNH Brewlab will bring Stormy Seas Stout, Don’t Panic Sour Raspberry, and Superdelic Hopped NEIPA.

Featuring both indoor and outdoor seating. Families Welcome!

About 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’.

Constitution Day at AIM

Constitution Day

Date: September 16, 2023
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Ladd-Gilman House
Cost: $10 Suggested Donation

 

As part of our day-long celebration of Constitution Day, we are exhibiting two original working drafts of the US Constitution in our collection. The drafts were the working copies of Nicholas Gilman Jr. and Rufus King, a representative from Massachusetts. Normally kept in safe storage with copies on view at the museum, they are coming out and will be on view all day in Ladd-Gilman House.

Interested in cartooning and visual storytelling? Click here to learn about Constitution Comic Workshop, also taking place on Saturday, September 16.

About 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’.

Beer For History – Featuring The Czar’s Brewery

Date: November 2, 2023
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Folsom Tavern
Cost: $10

Under 21: Free admission!

At this Beer for History on Thursday, November 2 , join Exeter, NH’s The Czar’s Brewery, who will showcase some of their brews. Different history programming will be ‘on tap’ at each event, including music, trivia or colonial tavern games. Featuring both indoor and outdoor seating. Families Welcome!

About 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’.

Beer For History – Featuring SawBelly Brewing

Date: October  19, 2023
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Folsom Tavern
Cost: $10

Under 21: Free admission

At this Beer for History on Thursday, October 19 , join Sawbelly Brewing , who will showcase some of their New England IPA style Eastbound Galaxy, Kolsch style Broken Luck, and Sawbelly Oktoberfest. Different history programming will be ‘on tap’ at each event, including music, trivia or colonial tavern games. Featuring both indoor and outdoor seating. Families Welcome!

About 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’.

Beer For History – Featuring von Trapp Brewing

Date: October 5, 2023
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Folsom Tavern
Cost: $10

Under 21: Free admission

At this Beer for History, Stowe, Vermont’s von Trapp Brewing will showcase three of their brews.

Different history programming will be ‘on tap’ at each event, including music, trivia or colonial tavern games. Featuring both indoor and outdoor seating. Families Welcome!

Get into the spirit with the brewery that is a little of Austria, a lot of Vermont, von Trapp Brewing. They don’t come to our neck of the woods often, so don’t miss them! Beer for History is presented by Presented by Donahue Tucker & Ciandella.

von Trapp Brewing will pour the following beers:

Bohemian Pilsner: Our award-winning interpretation of a Bohemian Style Pilsner. Spicy, citrus peel botanicals combine with a dry, peppery finish to create a truly thirst-quenching lager. A beer that demands you take more than one sip.

Dunkel: The original dark lager of Munich and the first beer “style” born out of the German Beer Purity Law. Creamy, toffee aromas balance the bitterness of Munich malts in our roasted brown lager. Although dark in color, Dunkel is medium in body and finishes dry and clean, resulting in a rich lager that can be enjoyed throughout the year.

Stowe Style Festbier: This collaboration with Narragansett Brewing Company of Providence, Rhode Island is the next offering in the Stowe Style series: a highly aromatic, hop-forward take on the traditional festbier. Inspired by the lighter style of lager served on the grounds of Munich’s annual Oktoberfest celebration, this single-decocted pale lager is brewed with pilsner malt and loaded with bright, floral noble hops in the whirlpool.

About 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’.

Constitution Comic Workshop

Small white page in a person's fingers, reads: What is this thing?

Date: September 16, 2023
Time: 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., & to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Folsom Tavern
Cost: $10 Suggested Donation

 

Sponsored by Ed and Barbara Wilson, this workshop features NH cartoonist Marek Bennett in this fun-filled, hands-on, comic creation lab, who will teach participants the basic techniques of cartooning. Using blank paper, pencils, ink, primary source materials (the US Constitution), we’ll create our very own comic!

No comics experience necessary ~ Everybody can make comics!

Educators Workshop (10 am)
Learn techniques to integrate the use of comic making into your classroom as a means to explore primary sources. Receive 1 CEU for attending. Limit 20 people per workshop.

Family & Children Workshop (11:30 am & 1:30 pm)
60-minute, hands on workshops geared toward families & children age 7+. Limit 20 people per workshop.

*All day for everyone: the museum will display two original drafts of the US Constitution in our galleries.

About 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’.

Guided History Walk Downtown Exeter

Date: September27, 2023
Time: 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Swasey parkway Gazebo
Cost: Free

Exeter Parks & Recreation is partnering with the American Independence Museum once again to offer a guided walking tour around downtown Exeter. See and hear about the history of our great community! Plan for a 1.25 mile walk.

Please register by September 26. Maximum attendee count is 25. Registration is free and accepted in person at Exeter Parks & Recreation Department, 32 Court St. Exeter, NH 03833, by phone at 603-773-6151 or click the button below.

About 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’.

Juneteenth – Honoring Black Soldier Jude Hall

painting of a black soldier standing in front of a small brick buidling.

Date: June 19, 2023
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location: in front of Ladd-Gilman House, 1 Governors Lane, Exeter, NH
Cost: Free

Celebrate Juneteenth by attending the dedication of a new memorial to Jude Hall, Black revolutionary war soldier, on the grounds of the American Independence Museum.

Jude Hall was born enslaved in 1747. At the beginning of the Revolutionary War, Hall escaped slavery and joined the Continental Army. He served seven years and fought at Bunker Hill, Ticonderoga, Trenton, Hubbardton, Saratoga and Monmouth. At the end of the war, Hall was freed and he settled in Exeter. Hall was not honored in his lifetime, so we strive to do so today.

Join us to learn, honor, and memorialize Jude Hall and fellow Black soldiers. Ceremony will include an 18th Century Musket salute.

About 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’.

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