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American Independence Museum Building Community Through Diversity
As part of its three-year theme, We Are One, the American Independence Museum is developing programs and events focused on ‘building community,’ an initiative that will find diverse expression at this year’s American Independence Festival.
American Independence Festival To Feature Free Admission
Featuring first-person reenactors, military reenactments, Traditional Artisans Village, games, beer garden, food, and more, the 33rd American Independence Festival takes place on Saturday, July 15, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
American Independence Museum To Offer Free Admission to Active Military
The American Independence Museum (AIM) has joined the Blue Star Museums initiative to provide free admission to currently-serving U.S. military personnel and their families through Monday, September 4.
American Independence Museum To Participate in NH Gives
A 24-hour giving challenge that takes place June 6 – June 7, NH Gives will involve hundreds of nonprofits, including the American Independence Museum (AIM), which will use the campaign to launch two initiatives.
Grant from The Eppes-Jefferson Foundation Puts New Roof on Folsom Tavern
A $30,000 grant from The Eppes-Jefferson Foundation has enabled the American Independence Museum (AIM) to replace the roof on Folsom Tavern (1775).
Kids Invited to ‘MiniCamp’ at AIM This Summer
This summer, kids (ages 7 – 11) will have the chance to immerse themselves in hands-on 18th century life at four MiniCamps at the American Independence Museum (AIM).
American Independence Museum To Host Escape Room Adventure
On Saturday, May 20 and Friday, June 2, visitors of all ages will have the opportunity to see if they can escape historic Folsom Tavern (1775) at the American Independence Museum (AIM).
American Independence Museum To Form Creative Aging Advisory Group
Serving the cultural needs of older adults has been a longstanding priority at the American Independence Museum (AIM), which recently announced its intent to form a Creative Aging Advisory Group. Made possible by a grant from Eventide Foundation, the group will first meet on Tuesday, May 16 at 6:00 p.m. at Exeter Public Library.
American Independence Museum To Open Wednesday, May 3
On Wednesday, May 3, the American Independence Museum (AIM) will open its doors for 2023, a season in which visitors will be introduced to the museum’s new three-year inclusivity and diversity theme, We Are One.
AIM to Explore African-American Soldiers’ Service During Revolutionary War
On Tuesday, April 11, 7:00 p.m., at Folsom Tavern in Exeter, independent scholar and author Glenn A. Knoblock will examine the history of African-American soldiers’ service during the Revolutionary War.
American Independence Museum Launches “We Are One”
Reflecting its organizational emphasis on inclusivity and diversity, the American Independence Museum (AIM) has launched We Are One, a concept that will serve as its guiding principle for the next three years.
American Independence Museum to Explore “What it Means to be an American”
On Tuesday, March 21, 6:30 p.m., at Folsom Tavern in Exeter, Joshua Tepley will facilitate “What Does it Mean to be an American?” as part of Open Questions, presented by New Hampshire Humanities. A series of thought-provoking community conversations, Open Questions explores essential questions about meaning and life that are important to Granite Staters.
