We are opening the doors early, from 9-10 am, so you can beat the crowd for this special viewing event. We will serve coffee, donuts, and other light refreshments. Please join us for the opportunity to view the original documents and visit with other AIM members!

There is no formal RSVP, but if you think you will attend the Members-only Coffee with the Constitution portion, please email [email protected] or call 603-772-2622 by Tuesday, September 12.

About American Independence Museum

Located in Exeter, NH, the American Independence Museum features a rare collection of historic artifacts that shed light on the Revolutionary War. Examples of popular items in our exhibits include a dragoon pistol, brown bess musket, and 18th century powder horn. Many of our programs offer insight into civic duties, civic engagement and civic responsibility, while we also feature a variety of things to do in NH, such as camps for kids, festivals, summer festival, reenactments, and homeschool programs. Perfect for a day trip or weekend trips, we believe in inclusivity and inclusive history and the spirit behind the phrase, ‘we the people’.

As part of our day-long celebration of Constitution Day, we are exhibiting two original working drafts of the US Constitution in our collection. The drafts were the working copies of Nicholas Gilman Jr. and Rufus King, a representative from Massachusetts. Normally kept in safe storage with copies on view at the museum, they are coming out and will be on view all day in Ladd-Gilman House.

Interested in cartooning and visual storytelling? Click here to learn about Constitution Comic Workshop, also taking place on Saturday, September 16.

About American Independence Museum

Located in Exeter, NH, the American Independence Museum features a rare collection of historic artifacts that shed light on the Revolutionary War. Examples of popular items in our exhibits include a dragoon pistol, brown bess musket, and 18th century powder horn. Many of our programs offer insight into civic duties, civic engagement and civic responsibility, while we also feature a variety of things to do in NH, such as camps for kids, festivals, summer festival, reenactments, and homeschool programs. Perfect for a day trip or weekend trips, we believe in inclusivity and inclusive history and the spirit behind the phrase, ‘we the people’.

Sponsored by Ed and Barbara Wilson, this workshop features NH cartoonist Marek Bennett in this fun-filled, hands-on, comic creation lab, who will teach participants the basic techniques of cartooning. Using blank paper, pencils, ink, primary source materials (the US Constitution), we’ll create our very own comic!

No comics experience necessary ~ Everybody can make comics!

Educators Workshop (10 am)
Learn techniques to integrate the use of comic making into your classroom as a means to explore primary sources. Receive 1 CEU for attending. Limit 20 people per workshop.

Family & Children Workshop (11:30 am & 1:30 pm)
60-minute, hands on workshops geared toward families & children age 7+. Limit 20 people per workshop.

*All day for everyone: the museum will display two original drafts of the US Constitution in our galleries.

About American Independence Museum

Located in Exeter, NH, the American Independence Museum features a rare collection of historic artifacts that shed light on the Revolutionary War. Examples of popular items in our exhibits include a dragoon pistol, brown bess musket, and 18th century powder horn. Many of our programs offer insight into civic duties, civic engagement and civic responsibility, while we also feature a variety of things to do in NH, such as camps for kids, festivals, summer festival, reenactments, and homeschool programs. Perfect for a day trip or weekend trips, we believe in inclusivity and inclusive history and the spirit behind the phrase, ‘we the people’.