In 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 and presented in partnership with Exeter TV.
Join 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 Declaration of Independence by John Taylor Gilman portrayed by descendant Greg Gilman.
Making it even more meaningful this year, the reading will take place in the original location it was read from when the Dunlap Broadside arrived in Exeter on July 16, 1776!
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 questions and further discussion. As this is a new tour to the museum, we are also happy to get your feedback once the tour is over. If you are not yet a member you are welcome to sign up now and join us!
Join 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 the exhibit development process, and take guest questions in this informal and engaging talk we are hosting through Zoom.
Come 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 distanced fun for the whole family!
Tickets are limited and reservations must be made through Exeter Parks & Rec.