Open Questions: What Does it Mean to be an American?

Folsom Tavern 164 Water Street, Exeter, NH, United States

Open Questions is a series of thought-provoking community conversations presented by New Hampshire Humanities. This series explores essential questions about meaning and life that are important to Granite Staters. Each program is facilitated by philosophy professors who will explore essential questions about meaning and life.

African American Soldiers and Sailors of New Hampshire During the American Revolution

Folsom Tavern 164 Water Street, Exeter, NH, United States

One of the most interesting aspects of the American Revolution is the role played by African Americans in the fight for independence. Glenn Knoblock examines the history of African-American soldiers' service during the war, including how and why they enlisted, their interaction with white soldiers, service on the battlefields, how they were perceived by the enemy and the officers under whom they served, and their treatment after the war.

Opening Day 2023

Ladd-Gilman House 1 Governors Ln, Exeter, NH, United States

American Independence Museum opens for the season! Guided or self-guided tours take visitors through a docent-led exploration of important moments in our nation’s history as seen through the lens of New Hampshire and untold stories from voices beyond the battlefield.

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