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Ghosts of Winter Street Cemetery Tours

10/23 Ghosts of Winter Street Cemetery Tour

Tour times: 3pm, 4pm, 4:30pm, 5pm, 5:30pm

$10 Non-members
$7 Non-member children ages 6-18
$5 Members
$3 Member children ages 6-18
Free, children under 6

Families with elementary school age children are invited to join the 3:00 tour. Join us in your Halloween costume as we stroll the cemetery, discover stories of the past and receive a colonial treat! The American Independence Museum invites you to join them at the Winter Street Cemetery to celebrate the waning light and autumn season. Your colonial guide will meet you at the Winter Street Cemetery where you will see the final resting place and the graves of many of Exeter’s famous and infamous revolutionary residents, hear their stories, and learn about this historic cemetery.

Please note: This event does not take place at the museum. Ample on-street parking is available at Winter Street Cemetery. This is an outdoor event held rain or shine. Please dress accordingly.

Safety Notes:

  • In order to keep our guests safe we encourage social distancing, and encourage unvaccinated guests to wear a mask.
  • All tours are limited to 10 people and will be held exclusively outside.
  • Hand sanitizer will be provided at the entrance/exit point.
  • No public restroom available.
  • Sunset is at 5:45 pm. If you are on the 5:00 or 5:30 pm tour, please bring a flashlight.
  • The cemetery is on uneven ground. Please wear comfortable footwear and watch your step as you move through the cemetery.

Museum Tours

Yellow Colonial House with the American flag hanging out front.

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 Museum
The 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

Yellow Colonial House with the American flag hanging out front.

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 Museum
The 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

Yellow Colonial House with the American flag hanging out front.

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 Museum
The 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

Yellow Colonial House with the American flag hanging out front.

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 Museum
The 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.

Community Day: Stories We Tell

Community Day 9/18 Stories we tell... words we share

Visit the museum for free on September 18 through Smithsonian Museum Day

Join us for a community day honoring the power of words and fun for all ages! Stop by the grounds of the Folsom Tavern from 10 am- 4 pm for a day full of storytelling, music, and hands-on activities. The day will feature a packed schedule of presentations by local authors, storytellers and musicians, as well as vendor tables featuring local authors and storytellers.

Event Schedule:
10:30 Blame it on Revere story time and art activity
11:30 Revolutionary Story Time- Brick by Brick
12:15 Renay Allen, Fiction Writing as Activism
1:00 Revolutionary Story Time- Equality’s Call read by Congressman Pappas
1:45 Jeff Warner, Songs of Old New HampshireThis event is made possible thanks to the following sponsor:

300th Birthday Party and Silent Auction

Tickets: $75 per person

Celebrate the Ladd-Gilman House’s 300th anniversary with a birthday party under the tent on the newly reconstructed lawn of our Folsom Tavern. This event will be held Friday, September 17 from 5-7 pm. Join us for an evening of cocktails, hors d’ouevres, silent auction and music.

Ladd-Gilman House and Folsom Tavern will be open for self-guided tours and our original printing of the Dunlap Broadside will be on view.

Anniversary Event Sponsors:

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A New Look for the Independence Museum Lawn

Two construction vehicles working to level the lawn off the Independence Museum

The main lawn of the American Independence Museum is undergoing a major renovation project. After celebrating a successful Independence Festival, work immediately began to create a larger campus between the museum’s two buildings in order to facilitate more community events on museum grounds. 

This work is part of a larger multi-year drainage and grounds work project that began in 2019. Plans include leveling a large portion of the Folsom Lawn, extending pathways connecting the Ladd-Gilman House and Folsom Tavern, and a new set of granite stairs. This preservation work was able to move forward thanks to an in-kind donation of labor by Sargent.

“We at Sargent are proud to take a part in improving access to the long and proud heritage the American Independence Museum affords our citizens and visitors, especially at such an important time in our country’s introspection about life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,” said Sargent CEO Herb Sargent.

Work is expected to be completed by the beginning of September in advance of the 300th-anniversary celebrations of the Ladd-Gilman House. The new outdoor space will host a silent auction and birthday party on the evening of Friday, September 17 and family-friendly activities during a community celebration on Saturday, September 18.

“We are extremely grateful to Sargent for completing the work in time to celebrate our anniversaries with our community. Sargent’s generosity ensures the preservation and growth of the American Independence Museum. We look forward to welcoming the public to our anniversary events in September.”

Once the leveling project is complete, work will continue on foundation repairs and drainage improvements around the campus. The museum remains open to the public during construction.

About the American Independence Museum
The 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

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 [email protected]

Cost:

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

About the American Independence Museum
The 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

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 [email protected]

Cost:

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

About the American Independence Museum
The 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.

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