Michele Bresso Day
On this special day, we recognize Michele Bresso, who has sponsored a day at the museum. This $150 contribution covers a loss of $150 in tour and gift shop revenue for each day we are closed due to COVID-19. Thank you, Michele!
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Tavern Talk 1776: “The Year of William Moultrie, the Battle of Sullivan’s Island, and the Declaration of Independence”
Tavern Talk 1776: “The Year of William Moultrie, the Battle of Sullivan’s Island, and the Declaration of Independence”
REGISTERJoin us for this virtual presentation as part of our re-imagined American Independence Festival! Seventeen seventy-six is considered the seminal year of our nation’s history, and the drafting, adoption, and signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia were pivotal events. In faraway Charleston, South Carolina, however, circumstances were unfolding that would profoundly affect the […]
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National Treasure Drive-In Movie Screening
National Treasure Drive-In Movie Screening
Learn MoreCome to the Exeter Parks & Rec's very own Drive-In Theatre created just for the summer of 2020! This special showing of National Treasure will include a bag of museum goodies and a special preview of our Festival video made in partnership with Exeter TV. This promises to be a fun night of socially […]
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Festival Commemoration with the Annual Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Festival Commemoration with the Annual Reading of the Declaration of Independence
EXETER TVJoin us for this virtual presentation of the annual reading of the Declaration of Independence as part of our re-imagined American Independence Festival! This special program is being produced and presented in partnership with Exeter TV and will include a memorial salute, a new festival video, welcoming remarks, and the traditional reading of the […]
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Lunch & Learn: Curator’s Corner Live!
Lunch & Learn: Curator’s Corner Live!
REGISTERJoin us for this virtual presentation as part of our re-imagined American Independence Festival! Bring a little fun and learning to your mid-day meal. This virtual Lunch & Learn will be a close-up look at the museum's special annual exhibit examining Commemoration and Memorializing. Museum Curator Jen Carr will share highlights from the exhibit, explain […]
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Festival Tavern Talk – Jude Hall: Exeter’s Most Famous Black Patriot
Festival Tavern Talk – Jude Hall: Exeter’s Most Famous Black Patriot
REGISTERJoin us for this virtual presentation as part of our re-imagined American Independence Festival! Presented by local author Renay Allen in partnership with Exeter TV. Black Revolutionary War soldier Jude Hall has been profiled in books since the 1800’s, yet he is little known in his hometown. Join local author and activist Renay Allen to learn about […]
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Community-Wide Declaration Reading
Community-Wide Declaration Reading
EXETER TVIn celebration of the anniversary of the Dunlap Broadside copy of the Declaration of Independence's arrival to Exeter on July 16, 1776 we invite you to view the premier of this crowd-sourced reading of this founding document. Tune in to watch your friends, neighbors, local dignitaries, and maybe even yourself read the Declaration! Produced […]
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Members’ Virtual Tour
Members’ Virtual Tour
We love our members! In appreciation of all you do for the museum we are hosting a Members' Only Virtual Tour as part of the Festival. Join us from the comfort of your own home as museum staff take you on a tour of the Ladd-Gilman house. After there will be plenty of time for […]
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Virtual Summer Camp: Remember the Ladies
This week we will focus on learning how the Revolution affected the lives of women and their contributions to the cause. As Abigail Adams said, “Remember the ladies."
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Stephen Green Day
Stephen Green Day
On this special day, we recognize Stephen Green, who has sponsored a day at the museum. This $150 contribution covers a loss of $150 in tour and gift shop revenue for each day we are closed due to COVID-19. Thank you, Stephen!
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Virtual Summer Camp: Intrigue, Secret Messages, and Hidden Identities
Intrigue, secret messages, and hidden identities--this week is all about spies.