Homeschool Days

Homeschool Days

Homeschool Days
Dates: Tuesday, May 10 & 24
Times:  10-11:30 a.m. & 1-2:30 p.m.
Location:  Folsom Tavern Grounds
Cost:  $8 children 6+, $5 adults, $0 children under 6
Capacity:  12 children per session
(all dates/times offer the same program)

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?

Notes

  • All efforts will be taken to hold this event outdoors under a tent if weather permits
  • ​This is not a drop-off program. Parents must accompany children for the duration of the program.
  • 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.

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’.

Homeschool Days

Homeschool Days

Homeschool Days
Dates: Tuesday, May 10 & 24
Times:  10-11:30 a.m. & 1-2:30 p.m.
Location:  Folsom Tavern Grounds
Cost:  $8 children 6+, $5 adults, $0 children under 6
Capacity:  12 children per session
(all dates/times offer the same program)

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?

Notes

  • All efforts will be taken to hold this event outdoors under a tent if weather permits
  • ​This is not a drop-off program. Parents must accompany children for the duration of the program.
  • 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.

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’.

Homeschool Days

Homeschool Days

Homeschool Days
Dates: Tuesday, May 10 & 24
Times:  10-11:30 a.m. & 1-2:30 p.m.
Location:  Folsom Tavern Grounds
Cost:  $8 children 6+, $5 adults, $0 children under 6
Capacity:  12 children per session
(all dates/times offer the same program)

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?

Notes

  • All efforts will be taken to hold this event outdoors under a tent if weather permits
  • ​This is not a drop-off program. Parents must accompany children for the duration of the program.
  • 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.

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’.

Homeschool Days

Homeschool Days

Homeschool Days
Dates: Tuesday, May 10 & 24
Times:  10-11:30 a.m. & 1-2:30 p.m.
Location:  Folsom Tavern Grounds
Cost:  $8 children 6+, $5 adults, $0 children under 6
Capacity:  12 children per session
(all dates/times offer the same program)

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?

Notes

  • All efforts will be taken to hold this event outdoors under a tent if weather permits
  • ​This is not a drop-off program. Parents must accompany children for the duration of the program.
  • 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.

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’.

Reflective Patriots: Thursday Mini Camps

Reflective Patriots: Thursday Mini Camps

Children in 18th century clothing washing clothes

Dates:  Thursday, July 14, 21 & 28
Time:  9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location:  Folsom Tavern Grounds
Cost: Non-members $55 per day or $150 for all three
Members $45 per day or $120 for all three
all participants receive a reproduction Badge of Military Merit like the ones Revolutionary War heroes received!
These camps are best for: ages 6-10, all genders

Campers will immerse themselves in hands-on 18th century life, uncovering the stories of the people who helped build our nation and how they can continue to be a part of America’s unfolding story. Enlist for one, two, or all three sessions!

Each week campers will dress in colonial clothing, participate in games and activities, create projects and eat a colonial-inspired snack.

Weekly Themes

July 14: Freedom
A war to fight for freedom but what did that mean? Uncover what freedom meant to the different people living in colonial America and how they joined in the fight. Dress in colonial clothing, carry out daily chores, protest British taxation, spin your own yarn, and write a petition using a quill pen.

July 21: Compromise
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 and discover how compromise is what finally led to American independence. This week campers will dress in colonial clothing, play team building games, recreate historical debates, work together to create a group project, and vote on the direction of their day.

July 28: We the people
Everyday people, laborers, farmers, enslaved, housewives, and even children all were deeply affected by the war and contributed to the cause. Uncover their stories and how it is the People, including us, who have the power to make change and keep our nation strong. Dress in colonial clothes, create your own ‘printing press’, make liberty tea, and learn ways you can make change in your community.

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’.

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