Date: Third Saturdays from May to September
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Location: Folsom Lawn
This project was made possible with support from New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Mellon Foundation. Learn more at www.nhhumanities.org.
May 21: Freedom of Press: Explore books about America’s most famous printer, Benjamin Franklin, make your own ‘printing press’, use movable type to print your own flyer.
June 18: Freedom of Speech: Discover the various ways we enjoy freedom of speech from music to books. Make your own Freedom of Speech tote bag, hear a story, listen to music (protest songs) by Todd Hearon and enjoy a collection of books that have been challenged throughout history provided by Exeter Public Library.
July 16: Freedom to Peaceably Assemble: Learn about the Boston Tea party and recreate a peaceful alternative to dumping tea in the harbor. Take photos with “No Taxation Without Representation” signs, and make liberty tea.
August 20: Freedom to Petition: Listen to the story “Mumbet’s Declaration of Independence”, write your own petition using a quill pen and learn about how you can create a real petition about an issue important to you.
September 17: Freedom of Religion: activities to be announced in late summer
Located in Exeter, NH, the American Independence Museum features a rare collection of historic artifacts that shed light on the Revolutionary War. Examples of popular items in our exhibits include a dragoon pistol, brown bess musket, and 18th century powder horn. Many of our programs offer insight into civic duties, civic engagement and civic responsibility, while we also feature a variety of things to do in NH, such as camps for kids, festivals, summer festival, reenactments, and homeschool programs. Perfect for a day trip or weekend trips, we believe in inclusivity and inclusive history and the spirit behind the phrase, ‘we the people’.
Date: Third Saturdays from May to September
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Location: Folsom Lawn
This project was made possible with support from New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Mellon Foundation. Learn more at www.nhhumanities.org.
May 21: Freedom of Press: Explore books about America’s most famous printer, Benjamin Franklin, make your own ‘printing press’, use movable type to print your own flyer.
June 18: Freedom of Speech: Discover the various ways we enjoy freedom of speech from music to books. Make your own Freedom of Speech tote bag, hear a story, listen to music (protest songs) by Todd Hearon and enjoy a collection of books that have been challenged throughout history provided by Exeter Public Library.
July 16: Freedom to Peaceably Assemble: Learn about the Boston Tea party and recreate a peaceful alternative to dumping tea in the harbor. Take photos with “No Taxation Without Representation” signs, and make liberty tea.
August 20: Freedom to Petition: Listen to the story “Mumbet’s Declaration of Independence”, write your own petition using a quill pen and learn about how you can create a real petition about an issue important to you.
September 17: Freedom of Religion: activities to be announced in late summer
Located in Exeter, NH, the American Independence Museum features a rare collection of historic artifacts that shed light on the Revolutionary War. Examples of popular items in our exhibits include a dragoon pistol, brown bess musket, and 18th century powder horn. Many of our programs offer insight into civic duties, civic engagement and civic responsibility, while we also feature a variety of things to do in NH, such as camps for kids, festivals, summer festival, reenactments, and homeschool programs. Perfect for a day trip or weekend trips, we believe in inclusivity and inclusive history and the spirit behind the phrase, ‘we the people’.
Date: Third Saturdays from May to September
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Location: Folsom Lawn
This project was made possible with support from New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Mellon Foundation. Learn more at www.nhhumanities.org.
May 21: Freedom of Press: Explore books about America’s most famous printer, Benjamin Franklin, make your own ‘printing press’, use movable type to print your own flyer.
June 18: Freedom of Speech: Discover the various ways we enjoy freedom of speech from music to books. Make your own Freedom of Speech tote bag, hear a story, listen to music (protest songs) by Todd Hearon and enjoy a collection of books that have been challenged throughout history provided by Exeter Public Library.
July 16: Freedom to Peaceably Assemble: Learn about the Boston Tea party and recreate a peaceful alternative to dumping tea in the harbor. Take photos with “No Taxation Without Representation” signs, and make liberty tea.
August 20: Freedom to Petition: Listen to the story “Mumbet’s Declaration of Independence”, write your own petition using a quill pen and learn about how you can create a real petition about an issue important to you.
September 17: Freedom of Religion: activities to be announced in late summer
Located in Exeter, NH, the American Independence Museum features a rare collection of historic artifacts that shed light on the Revolutionary War. Examples of popular items in our exhibits include a dragoon pistol, brown bess musket, and 18th century powder horn. Many of our programs offer insight into civic duties, civic engagement and civic responsibility, while we also feature a variety of things to do in NH, such as camps for kids, festivals, summer festival, reenactments, and homeschool programs. Perfect for a day trip or weekend trips, we believe in inclusivity and inclusive history and the spirit behind the phrase, ‘we the people’.
Date: Third Saturdays from May to September
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Location: Folsom Lawn
This project was made possible with support from New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Mellon Foundation. Learn more at www.nhhumanities.org.
May 21: Freedom of Press: Explore books about America’s most famous printer, Benjamin Franklin, make your own ‘printing press’, use movable type to print your own flyer.
June 18: Freedom of Speech: Discover the various ways we enjoy freedom of speech from music to books. Make your own Freedom of Speech tote bag, hear a story, listen to music (protest songs) by Todd Hearon and enjoy a collection of books that have been challenged throughout history provided by Exeter Public Library.
July 16: Freedom to Peaceably Assemble: Learn about the Boston Tea party and recreate a peaceful alternative to dumping tea in the harbor. Take photos with “No Taxation Without Representation” signs, and make liberty tea.
August 20: Freedom to Petition: Listen to the story “Mumbet’s Declaration of Independence”, write your own petition using a quill pen and learn about how you can create a real petition about an issue important to you.
September 17: Freedom of Religion: activities to be announced in late summer
Located in Exeter, NH, the American Independence Museum features a rare collection of historic artifacts that shed light on the Revolutionary War. Examples of popular items in our exhibits include a dragoon pistol, brown bess musket, and 18th century powder horn. Many of our programs offer insight into civic duties, civic engagement and civic responsibility, while we also feature a variety of things to do in NH, such as camps for kids, festivals, summer festival, reenactments, and homeschool programs. Perfect for a day trip or weekend trips, we believe in inclusivity and inclusive history and the spirit behind the phrase, ‘we the people’.
Date: Third Saturdays from May to September
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Location: Folsom Lawn
This project was made possible with support from New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Mellon Foundation. Learn more at www.nhhumanities.org.
May 21: Freedom of Press: Explore books about America’s most famous printer, Benjamin Franklin, make your own ‘printing press’, use movable type to print your own flyer.
June 18: Freedom of Speech: Discover the various ways we enjoy freedom of speech from music to books. Make your own Freedom of Speech tote bag, hear a story, listen to music (protest songs) by Todd Hearon and enjoy a collection of books that have been challenged throughout history provided by Exeter Public Library.
July 16: Freedom to Peaceably Assemble: Learn about the Boston Tea party and recreate a peaceful alternative to dumping tea in the harbor. Take photos with “No Taxation Without Representation” signs, and make liberty tea.
August 20: Freedom to Petition: Listen to the story “Mumbet’s Declaration of Independence”, write your own petition using a quill pen and learn about how you can create a real petition about an issue important to you.
September 17: Freedom of Religion: activities to be announced in late summer
Located in Exeter, NH, the American Independence Museum features a rare collection of historic artifacts that shed light on the Revolutionary War. Examples of popular items in our exhibits include a dragoon pistol, brown bess musket, and 18th century powder horn. Many of our programs offer insight into civic duties, civic engagement and civic responsibility, while we also feature a variety of things to do in NH, such as camps for kids, festivals, summer festival, reenactments, and homeschool programs. Perfect for a day trip or weekend trips, we believe in inclusivity and inclusive history and the spirit behind the phrase, ‘we the people’.