homeschool - American Independence Museum

Homeschool Day!

by | Oct 5, 2023

Date: October 24, 2023
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Folsom Tavern
Cost: $10 children 5+, $5 adults, $0 children under 5
Capacity: 12 kids per session, each session is 90 minutes

Two Sides to the Story: Patriot or Loyalist? It wasn’t always easy to know what side to be on. Imagine that you are living in colonial America and wrestle with the tricky decision of deciding your stance. Will you decide to sign the Patriots oath of allegiance?

Each program is a 90 minute program
This is not a drop-off program. Parents must accompany children for the duration of the program.
Due to the historic nature of the buildings, the museum is not handicapped accessible.

Register for Homeschool Day

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’.

AIM to offer Homeschool Days

by jen | Oct 4, 2021 | Events, Family Friendly, For Kids, Homeschool, Programming

On Friday, October 15 and 22, the American Independence Museum in Exeter will host Homeschool Days, a program geared to kids, ages 6 to 11. During the 90-minute program, kids will grapple with the “tricky decision” regarding their stance on the Revolutionary War.

“Would they be a patriot, loyalist, neutral, or something else?” noted museum Executive Director Emma Stratton. “It was not an easy decision for British citizens in the 1770s.”

According to Stratton, a deeper objective behind the program is to spark curiosity in both students and parents.

“Political debates are often reduced to two sides, which oversimplifies the reality of human experience,” she said. “We hope to encourage participants to think about how some of the challenges faced by people in the 1770s have a direct connection to events taking place today.”

Homeschool Days will take place on Friday, October 15 and 22 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am and 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm at the museum’s Folsom Tavern in downtown Exeter.

“Four sessions of this program are offered twice on each Friday, so families have multiple opportunities to access it based on their schedules,” added Stratton.

The cost for the program is $5 for adults, $8 for students over 6, and free for children under 6 years of age. The program fee includes a pass to visit the museum after the program or another day.

Weather permitting, the program will take place under a tent outside Folsom Tavern. Masks will be required indoors, and parents must accompany the program with their child(ren).

To register online, or learn more about the museum, visit Homeschool Days Events.

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.

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.

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.

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.