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Tavern Talk : From Across the Sea: North Americans in Nelson’s Navy

 Reservations required.

Join us for a virtual Tavern Talk presented by Sean M. Heuvel, Ph.D. and Capt. John Rodgaard (USN, Ret.)

North Americans played an integral role in the Royal Navy during the Wars with France, from the lower deck all the way to the highest levels of command. While some of these North Americans operated in relative obscurity, others achieved high rank and formed lasting friendships with some of Great Britain’s foremost naval leaders of the age, including Lord Nelson and King William IV. 

From Across the Sea: North Americans in Nelson’s Navy explores the varied contributions of North Americans to the Royal Navy during Great Britain’s wars against Revolutionary and Napoleonic France. It is the first book that explores this topic in depth. As an edited compilation, top specialists in the field have contributed thematic essays (on topics ranging from impressment to the Anglo-American maritime relationship) as well as biographical essays on a range of North Americans from both the officer ranks and the lower deck. For the biographical portraits, special attention has been paid to individuals who have not already been the subject of extensive research and writing. Accompanying these essays are several never-before-published illustrations depicting some of the key North Americans as well as the ships and naval battles in which they were a part.  

Sean M. Heuvel, Ph.D. is a faculty member in the Department of Leadership and American Studies at Christopher Newport University. He holds a B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D. and an M.A. An active member of The 1805 Club and The Society of the Cincinnati, Dr. Heuvel also co-founded the Williamsburg-Yorktown American Revolution Roundtable in 2013 and now serves as a president emeritus on its executive board.
Captain John A. Rodgaard, USN (Ret.) has over 41 years with the naval service of the United States. He is also a published author and a contributor to several Discovery Channel Unsolved History Television Programs. He  co-authored A Call to The Sea: Captain Charles Stewart of The USS Constitution, and authored A Hard Fought Ship: The Story of HMS Venomous. He is the recipient of the Naval Institute’s History Author of the Year in 1999.  Rodgaard holds a B.A. in History and Political Science; an M.A. in Political Science, and is also a graduate of the U.S. Naval War College.

Virtual Tavern Night

Friday, December 18, 7:00-9:00 pm
$10 adult nonmembers*
$8 adult members*

*Each Tavern game is an additional $5; available for on-site pick up or $5 shipping

Reservations required.

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As the nights get darker and colder, gather virtually ‘round the tavern fire, share a song, a story, or a game and a drink with friends! Our virtual Tavern Night features live 18th century tavern music, the return of our popular tavern trivia and, of course, refreshments. Each ‘traveler’ will receive a colonial beverage recipe and a Zoom background of our Folsom Tavern.

Colonial games such as dice, nine pin, and Quoits are available to purchase at an additional charge.

Virtual Holiday Tea

Saturday, December 12, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Nonmembers: $10 adults, $5 children 6-18, under 6 free
Members: $8 adults, $3 children 6-18, under 6 free

Reservations required.

Join us and your friends and loved ones for a virtual holiday tea. Start the tea off with colonial music (singing along is encouraged), learn about colonial tea etiquette and 18th century foodways, then break off into your own ‘room’ to enjoy time socializing with friends and family.

Each participant will receive several colonial recipes suited for a tea, their own sample package of tea* from Alchemy & Herbs, and a colonial zoom background. A great way to share the joy of the season safely!

*Tea pick up can be arranged at the museum or can be shipped for $3. Options include Bohea (caffeinated black tea blend ) and Liberty Tea (an herbal, no-caffeine blend).

Concerts on the Lawn: Jordan TW Trio

Saturday, October 17, 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.
 
The final concert in the series will be the Jordan TW Trio. Putting a fresh spin on traditional Irish music, the Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki Trio delivers and dynamic show full of foot-stompin’ fiddle tunes and classic sing-alongs. Fiddler Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki is joined by fellow New Hampshire natives Matt Jensen on guitar and Chris Noyes on upright bass. Their shows blend traditional Celtic music with their own original material, drawing on multiple genres to produce a unique sound. The Trio has appeared live on NHPR’s “The Folk Show,” been featured on “NH Chronicle” and performed regularly at some of NH’s best venues, as well as listening rooms, pubs and Celtic festivals around New England.
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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 18.
 
*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: 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?

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“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.
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