People’s United Bank to present “Understanding your Community from a Historical Perspective”
Presented by People’s United Bank, the American Independence Museum’s 2019 Lecture Series continues with “Understanding your Community from a Historical Perspective”on Wednesday, September 18 at 6:30 pm.
This lecture’s format will be unique in that the discussion will be led by a panel of experts from the museum, Exeter Public Library, Exeter Historical Society and Historic New England’s Gilman Garrison House.
According to museum Executive Director Emma Stratton, the subject matter is equally unique.
“Civic engagement will be at the heart of our discussion,” she said. “Understanding community from a historic perspective can be an in-road to civic engagement and local vibrancy.”
Stratton said she also believes attendees will walk away with a deeper understanding of the role historic institutions like the museum play in society today.
“We are not simply stewards of history,” she said. “We interpret and teach it…We are also community builders.”
To learn more about People’s United Bank’s 2019 Lecture series at the American Independence Museum, which include evening Tavern Talks and afternoon Lunch and Learns, visit independencemuseum.org.
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.