27th American Independence Festival!

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More than 4,000 people are expected to visit Exeter to take in the sights and sounds of the 27th American Independence Festival. Featuring historic battle re-enactments, colonial demonstrations, children’s activities, cannon firings, crafts, music, food and more, the Festival is one of the largest family-friendly events in New Hampshire.

In addition to the Festival, downtown shops and restaurants will be open to provide visitors with a dynamic experience of a town whose history rivals that of any other in New England. New Hampshire’s Revolutionary War Capital, Exeter played a major role in helping found our nation. The American Independence Museum is a National Landmark Property and one of New Hampshire’s crown historical jewels.