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
Adults: $5
Children 4-18: $3
Member Adults: Free
Member Children: Free
Active Military and Veterans: Free
Festival 3-Day Pass Adult: $10
Festival 3-Day Pass Child: $6
Join us for the second Saturday of our modified Independence Festival.
Today’s Festival Highlights:
Artisans:
Laurel Jamieson- Spinning and Weaving
Adam Hodges-LeClaire- Tailoring
Walter Hanson- Ranger in Colonial Times
R.P. Hale- Dulcimer
Denise and Paul Pouliot- Abenaki Culture
Reenactor Groups:
The 4th (King’s Own) Regiment of the Foot
85th Régiment de Saintonge
Other Festival Highlights:
Welcome and Land Acknowledgment at 10:15 am
John Taylor Gilman Declaration Reading Reenactment at 2 pm
From Sheep to Socks in Colonial America hands at 11 & 2:30
Evening Event: Historic Enemies and Rivals: European Armies in North America
Enjoy living history as two reenactor units of the British and French army perform military drills and engage in some friendly rivalry. This evening program is free of charge.
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.
A day just for homeschoolers! History comes alive as students travel to the 18th century to learn about daily life in the colonies.Possible activities include:
Don colonial clothing and learn about the wardrobe of a colonial child
Hear about the day in the life of a militia man from a local Revolutionary War participant
Try out some colonial games, including hoops and graces
Participate in a mock one-room school house demonstration
This is not a drop-off program. Parents must accompany children for the duration of the program.
Admission for the program must be paid in advance. Payment may be completed either online or at the museum. No refunds will be made unless the Museum cancels the event.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to scheduled program for check-in.
The event will take place rain or shine. Please ask your students to dress appropriately for the weather, as some activities may take place outside.
Due to the historic nature of the buildings, the museum is not handicap accessible.
Parking is quite limited, so carpooling is encouraged. Two hour on-street parking is available and the Museum’s parking lot is located on Spring Street (behind Folsom Tavern). Please do not park in the lot located near the Ladd-Gilman House (yellow building) and bank or bank parking lot.
Please feel free to utilize museum grounds for lunch, but please be sure to take any trash with you.
Presented by Exeter Hospital, the American Independence Museum’s Revolutionary Story Time provides kids, ages 3 to 5, and their caregivers with free entertainment on the first Thursday of each month, April through December.
“It’s a chance for families with young children to come and experience a space that is accessible, fun, and educational,” said museum Executive Director Emma Stratton. “There is real value in offering families this ‘third community space,’ and we are so thankful to partner with Exeter Hospital again to make this a reality.”
Featuring story-telling, live music and play-time, Revolutionary Story Time! next takes place at the museum’s Folsom Tavern on Thursday, October 3 from 2 to 4 pm.
Exeter Hospital’s Jenn McGowan said she is thrilled to see the continued growth of the program.
“We view community health from a very broad perspective, and it includes community space accessible to as many members of the community as possible,” she said. “Revolutionary Story Time is wonderful because it creates a family-friendly and safe space.”
On the first Thursday of each month through December from 2 to 4 pm at the museum’s Folsom Tavern at 164 Water Street in Exeter, kids and families are entertained by stories and live music.
After the 30+ minute storytime program, parent-supervised playtime includes imaginary play, colonial games and period dress-up.
Revolutionary Story Time takes place across the street from Swasey Parkway, which hosts Exeter Farmers’ Market from 2:15 pm to 6 pm every Thursday through October 31.
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.
