history museum - American Independence Museum

Homeschool Days

by jen | Sep 22, 2021

Cost
$8 children 6+
$5 adults
free for children under 6

This is not a drop-off program. Parents must accompany children for the duration of the program.

Patriot, loyalists, neutral or something else? It wasn’t always easy to know what side to be on. Wrestle with the tricky decision of deciding your stance. Uncover hidden identities, secret lives, and traitorous deals. Become a spy in Washington’s famous Culper Spy Ring.

Please Note:

All efforts will be taken to hold this event outdoors under a tent if weather permits.
Masks are required indoors. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to provide a safe and educational experience for you!
Program fee includes a pass to visit the museum after the program or another day.
Due to the historic nature of the buildings, the museum is not handicap accessible
This is a 90 minute program.
Program capacity is set at 12 kids per session.

Homeschool Days

by jen | Sep 22, 2021

Cost
$8 children 6+
$5 adults
free for children under 6

Purchase Tickets

This is not a drop-off program. Parents must accompany children for the duration of the program.

Patriot, loyalists, neutral or something else? It wasn’t always easy to know what side to be on. Wrestle with the tricky decision of deciding your stance. Uncover hidden identities, secret lives, and traitorous deals. Become a spy in Washington’s famous Culper Spy Ring.

Please Note:

All efforts will be taken to hold this event outdoors under a tent if weather permits.
Masks are required indoors. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to provide a safe and educational experience for you!
Program fee includes a pass to visit the museum after the program or another day.
Due to the historic nature of the buildings, the museum is not handicap accessible
This is a 90 minute program.
Program capacity is set at 12 kids per session.

Ghosts of Winter Street Cemetery Tours

by jen | Sep 7, 2021

Tour times: 3pm, 4pm, 4:30pm, 5pm, 5:30pm

$10 Non-members
$7 Non-member children ages 6-18
$5 Members
$3 Member children ages 6-18
Free, children under 6

Purchase Tickets

Families with elementary school age children are invited to join the 3:00 tour. Join us in your Halloween costume as we stroll the cemetery, discover stories of the past and receive a colonial treat!

The American Independence Museum invites you to join them at the Winter Street Cemetery to celebrate the waning light and autumn season. Your colonial guide will meet you at the Winter Street Cemetery where you will see the final resting place and the graves of many of Exeter’s famous and infamous revolutionary residents, hear their stories, and learn about this historic cemetery.

Please note: This event does not take place at the museum. Ample on-street parking is available at Winter Street Cemetery. This is an outdoor event held rain or shine. Please dress accordingly.

Safety Notes:

In order to keep our guests safe we encourage social distancing, and encourage unvaccinated guests to wear a mask.
All tours are limited to 10 people and will be held exclusively outside.
Hand sanitizer will be provided at the entrance/exit point.
No public restroom available.
Sunset is at 5:45 pm. If you are on the 5:00 or 5:30 pm tour, please bring a flashlight.
The cemetery is on uneven ground. Please wear comfortable footwear and watch your step as you move through the cemetery.

Museum Tours

by jen | Sep 3, 2021

Self-guided tours only today.

Wall of a room with two large windows. Hanging on the wall between them is a painting of General Sullivan.

Masks are required.

Ladd-Gilman House Throughout our two floors of exhibits, you will find hundreds of objects that tell the story of New Hampshire and its citizens throughout the colonial era. Explore important moments in our nation’s history, as seen through the lens of New Hampshire, and learn untold stories from voices beyond the battlefield. Understand the events that shaped the foundations of the American nation and the people who contributed to the cause of independence, some of whom will be very familiar and others who may be new to you.

Self-guided tickets can be purchased at the time of visit. Folsom Tavern is open by guided tour only.

Cost:

$8 – Adults
$6 – Seniors, Students, Educators & First Responders
$4 – Children (ages 6-18)
FREE for Museum Members and Veterans.

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.

Museum Tours

by jen | Sep 3, 2021

Self-guided tours only today.

Masks are required.

Ladd-Gilman House Throughout our two floors of exhibits, you will find hundreds of objects that tell the story of New Hampshire and its citizens throughout the colonial era. Explore important moments in our nation’s history, as seen through the lens of New Hampshire, and learn untold stories from voices beyond the battlefield. Understand the events that shaped the foundations of the American nation and the people who contributed to the cause of independence, some of whom will be very familiar and others who may be new to you.

Self-guided tickets can be purchased at the time of visit. Folsom Tavern is open by guided tour only.

Cost:

$8 – Adults
$6 – Seniors, Students, Educators & First Responders
$4 – Children (ages 6-18)
FREE for Museum Members and Veterans.

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.