American Independence Festival

American Independence Festival

by | Jun 15, 2021

American Independence Festival July 10, 17 & 24
Get Festival Tickets
Tickets available at the door or online.
Adults: $5
Children 4-18: $3
Members: Free
Active Military and Veterans: Free
Festival 3-Day Pass Adult: $10
Festival 3-Day Pass Child: $6

Join us for the final Saturday of our modified Independence Festival.

Today’s Festival Highlights:

Artisans:

  • Steve Zoldak- Potter
  • Larry Leonard- Tinsmith
  • Chuck Walker- Horner
  • Ron Raiselis- Cooper
  • Tara Raiselis- Millinery

Reenactor Groups:

  • Acton Minutemen
  • Captain Dearborn’s Company
  • Danvers Alarm List Company

Other Festival Highlights:

  • John Taylor Gilman Declaration Reading Reenactment at 2 pm

Ongoing programs:

  • Folsom Tavern tours
  • Hands-on family activities
  • Beer garden (12-4 p.m.)
July 24 Festival Schedule

Evening Event: Family Camp Out with the Acton Minutemen

Family Camp Out July 24-25. Image of campfire with marshmellows roasting.
Get Tickets for the Family Camp Out
American Independence Festival

American Independence Festival

by | Jun 15, 2021

American Independence Festival July 10, 17 & 24
Get Festival Tickets
Tickets available at the door or online.
Adults: $5
Children 4-18: $3
Member Adults: Free
Member Children: Free
Actively Military and Veterans: Free
Festival 3-Day Pass Adult: $10
Festival 3-Day Pass Child: $6

Join us for the first Saturday of our modified Independence Festival.

Today’s Festival Highlights:

Artisans:

  • Linda Oakley- Needlework
  • Peter Oakley- Shoemaker
  • Peter Cook- Flax to Linen
  • Bill Wasson- Ropemaking

Reenactor Groups:

  • First Regiment of New Hampshire- special presentations at 11:30 a.m. & 2:45 p.m.
  • Ladies Association of Revolutionary America- special presentations at 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

Other Festival Highlights:

  • Meet “Black Jack” Staines- special presentations at 10:45 a.m., 12 p.m., 1:15 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.
  • John Taylor Gilman Declaration Reading Reenactment- 2 p.m.

Ongoing programs:

  • Folsom Tavern tours
  • Hands-on family activities
  • Beer garden (12-6 p.m.)

Evening Event: Theo Martey and the Akwaaba Ensemble

This free event is made possible through the sponsorship of Riverwoods Exeter.

Get Tickets for the Theo Martey and Akwaaba Ensemble Concert
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