American Independence Festival

Welcome to the 34th American Independence Festival! 

Celebrate the anniversary of the arrival of the Declaration of Independence to New Hampshire on July 16th, 1776 at the 34th American Independence Festival on Saturday July 13th, 10 am to 4 pm in downtown Exeter, NH. This year, admission is again FREE, courtesy of our friends at Service Credit Union!

Festival Highlights

  • Witness the arrival of the Declaration & a live reading.
  • View the original that was brought here in 1776.
  • Learn from 18th Century Artisans practicing traditional skills and crafts.
  • Play colonial games, dance and music.
  • Visit the American Independence Museum galleries and historic tavern
  • Talk with George Washington, Ona Judge, Mumbet, and people of the past.
  • Drink a local brew in the beer garden.

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Volunteer at the Independence Festival

Get involved in the festival and become a volunteer. A variety of different volunteer opportunities are available for Saturday, July 13 as well as the week prior. Email us for more information.

Afterward, you can enjoy shopping, food, live music, and more in downtown Exeter!

Festival Activities

Festival Sponsors

New Hampshire Humanities
New Hampshire Humanities

Museum Hours

May - November
Thur – Sat : 10am - 4pm
Sun – Wed : Closed

Address

1 Governor's Ln.
Exeter, NH 03833
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Contact Us

(603) 772-2622
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