guided tours - American Independence Museum

Beer For History: UNH BrewLab

by ion | Aug 16, 2022

Woman in an 18th century blue dress with a white fichu over it drinks beer from a ceramic mug.

Date: Thursday, November 3
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: Folsom Tavern
Cost: $10 Member/ $15 Non-Member
free for individuals under 21

What’s a tavern without beer? Join us for Beer for History as we bring the spirit of Folsom Tavern alive. Each event will highlight a different local brewery who will pour three of their beers, including some of their most seasonal and popular beers. Brewers are looking for feedback, so this is a chance to talk with them directly! Beer for History is presented by Donahue, Tucker & Ciandella, PLLC.

Different programming will be ‘on tap’ at each event including music, trivia or colonial tavern games.

Held outside on the lawn of the Folsom Tavern, featuring tents and campfires for sitting or mingling.

Buy tickets to Beer for History

UNH BrewLab beers on Tap:

Harvest Thyme (brown ale)
Chocolate Bog (chocolate cranberry milk stout)
Wildcat Wheat (Belgian wheat ale)

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’.

Beer For History: Pipe Dream Brewing

by ion | Aug 16, 2022

Date: Thursday, September 22
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: Folsom Tavern
Cost: $10 Member/ $15 Non-Member
free for individuals under 21

What’s a tavern without beer? Join us for Beer for History as we bring the spirit of Folsom Tavern alive. Each event will highlight a different local brewery who will pour three of their beers, including some of their most seasonal and popular beers. Brewers are looking for feedback, so this is a chance to talk with them directly! Beer for History is presented by Donahue, Tucker & Ciandella, PLLC.

Different programming will be ‘on tap’ at each event including music, trivia or colonial tavern games.

Held outside on the lawn of the Folsom Tavern, featuring tents and campfires for sitting or mingling.

Buy tickets to Beer for History

Pipe Dream Beers on Tap:

West to East IPA
Berrylicious Sour Ale
Pumpkin Ale

Click here to read more about Pipe Dream Brewing.

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’.

Architecture Tour

by ion | Aug 2, 2022

Architectural Tour Highlight of the main bannister, wooden railing with many spindles.

Date: Wednesday, August 10 and Saturday, August 13
Time: 12:30 and 2:30 p.m.
Location: Ladd-Gilman House
Cost: $5 Members/ $10 Non-Members

Stop by for a ‘behind the scenes’ look at the Ladd-Gilman House and Folsom Tavern! Learn about the evolution of the buildings, decorative styles, and architectural features that make them unique. Put your thinking cap on while you look for clues around the rooms, closets and attics. Tours will take place on Wednesday, August 10 and Saturday, August 13 at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. and last approximately 90 minutes. They will depart from the Ladd-Gilman House.

Note: Due to the historic nature of our buildings, they are not handicap accessible. This tour will include many areas of the buildings not typically open to the public. Guests should be comfortable navigating uneven floors, steep staircases, low ceilings and the occasional spider web.

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’.

Architecture Tour

by ion | Aug 2, 2022

Date: Wednesday, August 10 and Saturday, August 13
Time: 12:30 and 2:30 p.m.
Location: Ladd-Gilman House
Cost: $5 Members/ $10 Non-Members

Stop by for a ‘behind the scenes’ look at the Ladd-Gilman House and Folsom Tavern! Learn about the evolution of the buildings, decorative styles, and architectural features that make them unique. Put your thinking cap on while you look for clues around the rooms, closets and attics. Tours will take place on Wednesday, August 10 and Saturday, August 13 at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. and last approximately 90 minutes. They will depart from the Ladd-Gilman House.

Note: Due to the historic nature of our buildings, they are not handicap accessible. This tour will include many areas of the buildings not typically open to the public. Guests should be comfortable navigating uneven floors, steep staircases, low ceilings and the occasional spider web.

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’.

Architecture Tour

by ion | Aug 2, 2022

Date: Wednesday, August 10 and Saturday, August 13
Time: 12:30 and 2:30 p.m.
Location: Ladd-Gilman House
Cost: $5 Members/ $10 Non-Members

Stop by for a ‘behind the scenes’ look at the Ladd-Gilman House and Folsom Tavern! Learn about the evolution of the buildings, decorative styles, and architectural features that make them unique. Put your thinking cap on while you look for clues around the rooms, closets and attics. Tours will take place on Wednesday, August 10 and Saturday, August 13 at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. and last approximately 90 minutes. They will depart from the Ladd-Gilman House.

Note: Due to the historic nature of our buildings, they are not handicap accessible. This tour will include many areas of the buildings not typically open to the public. Guests should be comfortable navigating uneven floors, steep staircases, low ceilings and the occasional spider web.

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’.