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Concerts on the Lawn: Theo Martey & The Akwaaba Ensemble

Saturday, October 10, 3pm to 5pm

$15 – Adults
$10 – Members/Seniors/Veterans & Active or Retired Military
$7 – Children ages 6-18
$5 – Member Children ages 6-18

Join us on the lawn of Folsom Tavern for our socially distanced* concert series this October. As part of our re-imagined American Independence Festival, this concert series invites guests to enjoy the talents of excellent local musicians who are not only wonderful performers, but also stewards of musical culture, history, and traditional folkways.
 
Second in our series is 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.
 
The Concerts on the Lawn music series is presented through a grant from New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, sponsorship from Newburyport Bank, and in partnership with the Exeter Area YMCA.
 
Advanced registration is required for this event. Rain date, Sunday, October 11.
 
*For the safety of guests, performers, and museum staff/volunteers, COVID procedures and protocols are strictly enforced and clearly stated on the event registration page.

Concerts on the Lawn: The Fiddling Thomsons

Saturday, October 3, 3pm to 5pm

$15 – Adults
$10 – Members/Seniors/Veterans & Active or Retired Military
$7 – Children ages 6-18
$5 – Member Children ages 6-18

Join us on the lawn of Folsom Tavern for our socially distanced* concert series this October. As part of our re-imagined American Independence Festival, this concert series invites guests to enjoy the talents of excellent local musicians who are not only wonderful performers, but also stewards of musical culture, history, and traditional folkways.
 
First up, we welcome father and son duo The Fiddling Thomsons! Ryan Thomson is a multi-instrumentalist performer who plays the fiddle, accordion, banjo, Celtic flute, piano, and pennywhistle. His family’s musical heritage stretches back to the pioneer days. Ryan performs often with Brennish Thomson, his fiddling son, who is carrying forward his family’s music traditions.
                                                                                                  The Concerts on the Lawn music series is presented through a grant from New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, sponsorship from Newburyport Bank, and in partnership with the Exeter Area YMCA.
 
Advanced registration is required for this event. Rain date, Sunday, October 4.
 
*For the safety of guests, performers, and museum staff/volunteers, COVID procedures and protocols are strictly enforced and clearly stated on the event registration page.

Folsom Tavern & Grounds Tour (Afternoon)

These tours are offered every Thursday and Saturday at 11 am and 1 pm through November 21. Tours dates for the following month will be posted on 15th of each month.*

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

*Registration closes at 4 pm the day prior to the tour date.  Masks and pre-registration are required.

Join the American Independence Museum for a new and exciting tour experience! Join one of our docent for an hour-long tour of the museum grounds and Folsom Tavern.

The museum grounds once housed 5 unique buildings during the Revolutionary era, all of which are now gone. Hear about their occupants and life in revolutionary state capital of Exeter. You will also hear about the Tavern’s nearly 250 year history.

Your outdoor tour will last approximately 30 minutes and then you will explore the Tavern on a self-guided tour.

Interested in arranging a private tour for your group or classroom? Email us at [email protected]!

Folsom Tavern & Grounds Tour (Afternoon)

These tours are offered every Thursday and Saturday at 11 am and 1 pm through November 21. Tours dates for the following month will be posted on 15th of each month.*

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

*Registration closes at 4 pm the day prior to the tour date.  Masks and pre-registration are required.

Join the American Independence Museum for a new and exciting tour experience! Join one of our docent for an hour-long tour of the museum grounds and Folsom Tavern.

The museum grounds once housed 5 unique buildings during the Revolutionary era, all of which are now gone. Hear about their occupants and life in revolutionary state capital of Exeter. You will also hear about the Tavern’s nearly 250 year history.

Your outdoor tour will last approximately 30 minutes and then you will explore the Tavern on a self-guided tour.

Interested in arranging a private tour for your group or classroom? Email us at [email protected]!

Folsom Tavern & Grounds Tour (Morning)

These tours are offered every Thursday and Saturday at 11 am and 2 pm through November 21. Tours dates for the following month will be posted on 15th of each month.*

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

*Registration closes at 4 pm the day prior to the tour date.  Masks and pre-registration are required.

Join the American Independence Museum for a new and exciting tour experience! Join one of our docent for an hour-long tour of the museum grounds and Folsom Tavern.

The museum grounds once housed 5 unique buildings during the Revolutionary era, all of which are now gone. Hear about their occupants and life in revolutionary state capital of Exeter. You will also hear about the Tavern’s nearly 250 year history.

Your outdoor tour will last approximately 30 minutes and then you will explore the Tavern on a self-guided tour.

Interested in arranging a private tour for your group or classroom? Email us at [email protected]!

Virtual Lunch & Learn: Open Question – Does Truth Matter?

REGISTER

“Open Questions” is a new program presented by New Hampshire Humanities that explores essential questions about meaning and life that are important to Granite Staters.
 
This year at the AIM we are looking at commemoration and memorialization, how those choices are made and by whom, and how commemoration holds and creates meaning and “truth”. With that in mind Dr. Joshua Tepley, an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Saint Anselm College, will ask “Does Truth Matter?” in this FREE program. We hope you will join us and add your voice and ideas to the discussion.
 
Registration required for this free program. A Zoom link with be sent to all participants before the program. Please be sure to have the Zoom platform set up on your computer so you will be able to attend.

The Culper Spy Ring

This is a drop-in, self lead activity/scavenger hunt on the grounds of the Folsom Tavern.

Masks are required per ordinance of Town of Exeter.

While many fought courageously on the battlefield during the Revolutionary War, an elite network of individuals worked behind the scenes, risking their lives to conduct covert intelligence operations that greatly impacted the outcome of the war. The Culper Spy Ring was the most prestigious and important of the espionage networks.

Stop by the grounds of the Folsom Tavern anytime from now though the end of September to begin your mission as a spy! Solve three riddles to work your way across the grounds, leading you to your final destination where you will receive a make your own cipher wheel kit! No sign up necessary!

Your mission begins under the outdoor water spigot at the back of the tavern, near the side stairs.

Protect your secrets and yourself! Please keep 6 feet from other spy ring members on museum grounds. Hand sanitizer is provided on your quest.

Virtual Tours (Afternoon)

“Virtual tours are offered every Wednesday at 11 am and 2 pm. Tours for the upcoming month will be posted on the 15th of each month.”*

Cost: $5 – Adults; $3 – Seniors, Students, Educators & First Responders; FREE for Museum Members and Veterans.

*Registration ends at 4 pm the day prior to the tour date.

Experience the American Independence Museum as never before!

This interactive tour takes you through the Ladd-Gilman House and provides a history of the colonial era, with a specific focus on New Hampshire and the American Revolution.

This 45 minute guided tour will end with time for Q&A with your tour guide. All tours take place on the Zoom platform, so please ensure you have the app or software downloaded prior to the tour start time.

Interested in arranging a virtual tour for your group or classroom? Email us at [email protected]!

Virtual Tours (Morning)

“Virtual tours are offered every Wednesday at 11 am and 2 pm. Tours for the upcoming month will be posted on the 15th of each month.”*

Cost: $5 – Adults; $3 – Seniors, Students, Educators & First Responders; FREE for Museum Members and Veterans.

*Registration ends at 4 pm the day prior to the tour date.

Experience the American Independence Museum as never before!

This interactive tour takes you through the Ladd-Gilman House and provides a history of the colonial era, with a specific focus on New Hampshire and the American Revolution.

This 45 minute guided tour will end with time for Q&A with your tour guide. All tours take place on the Zoom platform, so please ensure you have the app or software downloaded prior to the tour start time.

Interested in arranging a virtual tour for your group or classroom? Email us at [email protected]!

Festival Scavenger Hunt

Hunt for Exeter history and explore our Revolutionary landmarks using the clues provided. Enhance your game by sharing your discoveries on Instagram and follow along with other players. Make sure to tag us at #americanindependencemuseum.

A great way to get out and about as you enjoy wonderful Exeter, NH!

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