Located in historic downtown Exeter, the American Independence Museum has welcomed nearly 800 visitors on tours during their abbreviated 2021 season. With tours ending on Saturday, November 20, visitors still have a few days to experience the museum’s Ladd-Gilman House, Folsom Tavern, or behind-the-scenes Architecture tour.
In tours of the Ladd-Gilman House, docents lead visitors on an hour-long exploration of important moments in United States history as seen through the lens of New Hampshire. Visitors not only explore events that shaped the foundation of the nation, but also the diverse array of people who contributed to the cause of independence.
In tours of Folsom Tavern, visited in 1789 by George Washington, visitors will learn its unique history as well as the different kinds of experiences that took place in taverns in colonial and revolutionary history.
After remaining closed for the 2020 season due to the pandemic, the American Independence Museum refined their tours to incorporate new and under-represented stories. “The 2021 season brought a renewed focus on inclusive storytelling at the museum, and we are thrilled to share these new stories with visitors through our many tour offerings,” noted Executive Director Emma Stratton.
Tours are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, students, educators and first responders, $4 for children (6-18), and free for museum members and veterans.
To register for tours, 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.