Old New England cemeteries provide an intriguing window into the deaths, lives, and artwork of our 17th and 18th century foremothers and fathers.

We visited the American Independence Museum to learn more about the people behind the scenes and what makes the museum a special part of Exeter's, and the nation's, rich history.

The contributions of Exeter’s Black population has often been overlooked when examining the history of our town. On-going research has broadened our understanding of Exeter’s Black heritage. Curator Barbara Rimkunas will discuss the challenges faced by th

From the late 1940s through the mid 1990s, Ben Swiezynski and his Graflex camera were a familiar presence around Exeter, as Ben captured on film many facets of town life and the people of that period.

In this program, speaker Jane Oneail examines the history of women in art in brief and then explores the lives, careers and works of several major women artists from the Renaissance to the twentieth century.

Join educator Caroline Collins Siecke as she examines how news got from the front lines to the home front in the 1860s.

America's most beloved illustrator created dozens of images related to the second World War. What happens when an artist known for his use of humor tackles the serious subject of war?

The pressure on producers and directors to create a film that will bring in audiences and profits can clash with the desire of historians to reveal an accurate depiction of the historical events or people. Dr. Steve Eames will explore the tension between

Nathan Merrill of the Stratham Heritage Commission presents a lecture on the History of Stuart Farm in Stratham, NH. This program was presented by the Stratham Heritage Commission on April 10th. 2026.

Jennie Powers took a stand against social vices in New Hampshire and Vermont in the early twentieth century.

Black Revolutionary War soldier Jude Hall has been profiled in books since the 1800’s, yet he is little known in his hometown. Join local author and activist Renay Allen to learn about Jude and his family and their contributions to America. She also di...

This talk explores the roots of orality in connection with Lucy Terry Prince, the first known African American poet in the U.S.

This program offers a fun and engaging look at the historic and unusual weathervanes found on New Hampshire's churches, town halls, and other public buildings from earliest times down to the present.

John Herney shares the story of Oliver Moulton Chadwick and the Exeter Chadwicks in this illustrated program.

Journalist and author Kathleen D. Bailey will compare our present to our past and discuss how we understand our history.

October 5, 2021 — Stephen Taylor, Poor Houses and Town Farms: The Hard Row for Paupers, sponsored by NH Humanities

James A Tufts, professor at Phillips Exeter Academy for fifty years, was an educator to thousands of students, and a community leader.

Folklorist Jeff Warner relates the songs and stories of the people who worked the wintry woods, showing their humor and their grit, and giving us a glimpse into everyday life in long ago lumber camps.

Co-executive director and curator Barbara Rimkunas will share the process of utilizing a wide variety of source materials to uncover stories of the lives of several of Exeter’s Black Revolutionary War Veterans and their families, highlighting our research

Russia, the United States, and the War in Ukraine is a presentation created by Kurk Dorsey. The talk by Dorsey was recorded and presented by the Kensington Library. Post Production was provided by Exeter TV.

Art historian and educator Jane Oneail will explore some of the most brazen criminal acts in the art world.

John Rowell, a Civil War soldier from the Seacoast area, experienced the highs and lows of life in the Union forces. In his correspondence home, he shared news ranging from battles that have gone down in history to the minutia of a soldier’s life that ...

Exeter Historical Society Curator Barbara Rimkunas will discuss the perplexing dilemmas of the suffrage and anti-suffrage women’s movements of the early twentieth century in this illustrated talk.

The Downeaster: 20 Years of Operation is a presentation by Robert Hall. It is presented by the Exeter Historical Society and was edited by Exeter TV.

Exeter Hospital trained scores of nurses at their Exeter Nurses Training School between 1906 and 1935.

In this presentation, Michele Albion brings together Earhart’s statements from a variety of sources and covers a wide range of topics, including her flights and opinions on politics, work, religion, and gender equality. Albion shares Earhart’s quotatio...

Exeter Historical Society Lecture

Exeter Historical Society Lecture