American Independence Center

05/28/2026

Still looking for some day camp options this summer? There are some spots open for Revolutionary Kids here at the Center. Check it out!

https://aicnh.org/event/revolutionary-kids-summer-camp/

05/23/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, the American Independence Center and DAR Exeter Chapter, NH have partnered to display 100 American flags on the Center campus along Water Street. These flags represent the 93 Exeter residents who have given the last full measure of devotion in service to our nation. The seven additional flags represent unknown fallen from the Revolution, the Civil War, World War I, World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, and the conflicts in the Gulf.

05/21/2026

You heard that right…the American Independence Center is partnering with Kayem Foods to bring some meaty history to this years American Independence Festival in Exeter on July 11. Stay tuned!

05/12/2026

For those of you who might have missed our Dare to Read event with Colin Woodard last Thursday (or who want to watch it again!), the video is available through Exeter TV's YouTube channel. Check it out! The program begins at the 8:30 mark on the video.

Welcome to the inaugural event of the Dare to Read annual speaker series from the American Independence Center in Exeter, NH. Join celebrated author Colin Wo...

05/11/2026

An exciting night this past Thursday as the community gathered to celebrate the all-new American Independence Center and to engage with author Colin Woodard as part of our inaugural Dare to Read speaker series. At the AIC, we're preserving democracy through both artifact and principle. Come be a part of it!

05/01/2026

The American Independence Center is now open for the 2026 season! Come visit us and begin your celebration of 250 years of our continuing experiment in self-governance. Admission is free - because independence is for all of us.

10am to 4pm, Thursday/Friday Saturday until October 31.

04/30/2026

It’s official…welcome to the American Independence Center! We open for the season at 10am tomorrow, May 1. Come explore the new AIC!

04/24/2026

The American Independence Center is proud to be designated the Best History Museum in New Hampshire by Yankee Magazine.

Come see what the big deal is starting on May first!

01/08/2026

For those who were unable to attend Monday night's presentations about New Hampshire's draft constitution of 1776, the video is available here. Enjoy!

250 years to the day after it was written, the NH draft constitution from 1776 will be on display with refreshments and expert commentary.The Royal governmen...

01/07/2026

Last night, New Hampshire's draft constitution came home to where it was drafted, 250 years to the day from when it was written. In Exeter, the state's revolutionary capital, more than 350 people braved a cold, wintry night to view the original document and learn more about how and why it came into being.

At the American Independence Museum, we're just starting a new legacy of better understanding our stormy present by exploring our shared democratic heritage. More, much more, is yet to come.

Independence isn't something we did. It's something we do.

01/02/2026

Great job by Barbara Rimkunas from the Exeter Historical Society giving context to the draft New Hampshire Constitution of 1776. Give it a watch! And if you'd like to see the original document itself, a handful of tickets are still left for the January 5th event at the Town Hall.

In Congress at Exeter A Celebration of America’s First Constitution January 5, 2026 Exeter Town Hall With Special Guests Professor Lawrence Friedman and Hon. N. William Delker The Historic New Hampshire Draft Constitution of January 5, 1776 on display courtesy of the New Hampshire Archives Free to...