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American Independence Festival

When
Jul 11th, 2026
10:00am - 4:00pm
Where
Downtown ExeterExeterNH

Celebrate the anniversary of the arrival of the Declaration of Independence to New Hampshire in 1776 at the 36th American Independence Festival on Saturday July 11th, 2026 10 am to 4 pm in downtown Exeter, NH. This year, admission is again FREE!

Festival Highlights

Witness the arrival of the Declaration & a live reading.
View the original that was brought here in 1776.
Explore historic trades from 18th-century artisans practicing traditional skills and crafts (courtesy of the NH State Council on the Arts).
Learn about life as a colonial soldier from the First NH Regiment and other reenacting groups.

Play colonial games, dance and music.
Visit the American Independence Museum galleries and historic tavern
Talk with George Washington, Jack Staines, and other historical interpreters.
Drink a local brew in the beer garden.

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