BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20250712T140000Z DTEND:20250712T200000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:FESTIVAL: 35th American Independence Festival (Exeter) DESCRIPTION:Come visit us at the American Independence Festival in Exeter\, NH from 10-4 this Saturday\, July 12. Engage with colonial artisans as they demonstrate their skills\, enjoy a Broadside Ale in the Folsom Tavern\, read a rare original copy of the Declaration itself\, and much more.\n\n\n\nWe'll see you Saturday!\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWelcome to the 35th American Independence Festival! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate the anniversary of the arrival of the Declaration of Independence to New Hampshire in 1776 at the 34th American Independence Festival on Saturday July 12th\, 10 am to 4 pm in downtown Exeter\, NH. This year\, admission is again FREE!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFestival Highlights\n\n\n Witness the arrival of the Declaration & a live reading.\n View the original that was brought here in 1776.\n Explore historic trades from 18th Century Artisans practicing traditional skills and crafts.\n Learn about life as a colonial soldier from the First NH Regiment and other reenacting groups.\n Play colonial games\, dance and music.\n Visit the American Independence Museum galleries and historic tavern\n Talk with George Washington\, Jack Staines\, and other historical interpreters.\n Drink a local brew in the beer garden.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2025 Festival Countdown\n\n\n001\n\nDay(s)\n\n\n\n:\n\n\n\n21\n\nHour(s)\n\n\n\n:\n\n\n\n05\n\nMinute(s)\n\n\n\n:\n\n\n\n22\n\nSecond(s)\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nVolunteer at the Independence Festival\n\nGet involved in the festival and become a volunteer. A variety of different volunteer opportunities are available for Saturday\, July 12 as well as the week prior. Email us for more information. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Come visit us at the American Independence Festival in Exeter\, NH from 10-4 this Saturday\, July 12. Engage with colonial artisans as they demonstrate their skills\, enjoy a Broadside Ale in the Folsom Tavern\, read a rare original copy of the Declaration itself\, and much more.
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Welcome to the 35th American Independence Festival! \;

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Celebrate the anniversary of the arrival of the Declaration of Independence to New Hampshire in 1776 at the 34th American Independence Festival on Saturday July 12th\, 10 am to 4 pm in downtown Exeter\, NH. This year\, admission is again FREE!

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Festival Highlights

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  • Witness the arrival of the Declaration &\; a live reading.
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  • View the original that was brought here in 1776.
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  • Explore historic trades from 18th Century Artisans practicing traditional skills and crafts.
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  • Learn about life as a colonial soldier from the First NH Regiment and other reenacting groups.
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  • Play colonial games\, dance and music.
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  • Visit the American Independence Museum galleries and historic tavern
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  • Talk with George Washington\, Jack Staines\, and other historical interpreters.
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  • Drink a local brew in the beer garden.
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2025 Festival Countdown

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Volunteer at the Independence Festival

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Get involved in the festival and become a volunteer. A variety of different volunteer opportunities are available for Saturday\, July 12 as well as the week prior. \;Email us for more information.

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