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hello, I'm BC Hello I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to this special edition of New Hampshire Outlook. We're coming to you from Exeter -- the Colonial capital of New Hampshire. We're at the American Independence Museum which is dedicated to telling the story of the American Revolution & NH's role in the rebellion that helped found a nation. During the American Revolution -- The Ladd-Gilman house in Exeter served as the state treasury -- it now houses the museums collection. Let's take a look inside. The Ladd-Gilman house was built in 17-21 -- it's raised panels and ---- are typical of that time period. It was purchased in 1902 by the society of the Cincinnati - a patriotic organization whose members are direct descendents of George Washington's Continental army officers -- and later became a museum -- with exhibits that document "early" NH history. It was here that John Taylor Gilman was born --and later elected Governor for an un-equaled 14 years. It served as the Governor's Mansion during his tenure. His brother -- Nicholas Gilman Jr, was one of the signers of the U-S Constitution. Workshops on that very document are conducted here at the Ladd-Gilman house where students learn about NH's role in the forming of the new republic. 17:29- 17:37 we have a document in NH out: before constitution of Us 17:40 when first came here. 18:20 before war even started 18:03 This is a copy of the constitution in NH. 18:20 before war even started |
| Intro Fort Wm & Mary Return to index of stories... |
The Constitution drafted in 1787 established the new republic. When did the American Revolution Begin? It's a topic of great debate among historians. There were many events that led up to the armed rebellion against Great Britain -- but, until the winter of 17-74 --no American had engaged in an organized attack on British forces. But-- as Richard Ager tells us all of that changed one day in Newcastle. |
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Bite: William and Mary tape #1 01:13:04 * A quote from Thomas Jefferson on the death of John Langdon in 1819: We were fellow laborers from the beginning, of the first to accomplishment of the second revolution in our government, of the same zeal and the same sentiments. I shall honor his memory while memory remains to me. |
| Soldier Interview Return to index of stories... |
When it comes to Colonial militias -- a soldiers survival depended on his weapons. And, During the American Revolutionary War.weapons and equipment were often in short supply. Bill Moss knows that well. |
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Revolutionary soldiers often frequented the Folsom Tavern in Exeter. It was here that war discussion and debate took place. It still serves as a place of political discussion. Currently, the American Independence Museum is working to restore the 230 year old tavern to its original splendor. |
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TRACK: Folsom Tavern Taverns were historically on the sidewalk in the central part of town. So-- it's only fitting that a soon to be refurbished Folsom Tavern should be returned to a pre-eminent location. In October 2004 , work crews lifted the tavern from its foundation and moved it to a new site in Exeter's historic district. It's all part of the master plan to put the AIM on the map. ********* What is the grand plan for the Fulson Tavern? I'm looking at an expansion plan here. Funni: Initially, the idea was to move the Fulson Tavern to allow us to have an education center, to have more visibility, and to put it in a more strategic location. 1:30:50 1:31:07-1:31:16 / long term we will put a large addition onto the revere of Fulson Tavern which will be both a visitor center and a exhibition center for out precious documents. 1:31:52 Funni: Initially the Fulson Tavern was planned to be moved to relocated it to a move visible location and to allow us to use it as an education center for all of our school and adult programming. But long term we hope to put a large 8,000 sq. ft. addition onto the back of the center for it to be both a visitor center and an exhibition space for our precious documents. 1:32:17 1:33:02 BETH: we know it's a major project, let's go take a look. 1:37:39- Beth: So the Fulson Tavern is in the shadow of the Lad Gilman house, it has literally been moved around the corner. But I would imagine it is a lot of work whether it is a few feet of a few miles when you are moving a historic structure like this. Funni: The most work was in supporting the building before the move. We had to put in steel eye beams to support the structure we had to put new sills in. The building had been neglected for a number of years. But once we had the foundation of the building secured we moved it forward and basically lifted it up put it on train tracks and moved it laterally along the way. 1:38:20 Beth: And you can see a lot of the restoration work that is already underway. Clapboards have been replaced? Funni: Yes, when we began this restoration the clapboards were 19th century clapboard that had been put on because the originally had deteriorated. We wanted to give it an 18th century authentic look therefore we put spruce clapboard cut so they were riven and the began to put them closely to this board and then extended as you go up to the roofline. Beth: Is this typical architecture of the period? Funni: Very much so. All the trim on the Fulson Tavern is original so we have been able to restore the fenestration, the moldings and it looks very much like many other 18th century taverns. 01:39:32 Beth: Now a lot of folks in Exeter will remember that this was once red, no longer will it be red. Funni: That's true and some people were a little disappointed however we determined through paint analysis that the Fulson Tavern had not been painted in its first 75 years so all of the clapboards would have been weathered gray as well as all the trim. Because these clapboard are new and because the ones we took off were 19th century clapboards we decided that we would replicate that gray look of the 18th century by using a product by the name of Penifin which will preserve the wood. However when we got to the trim, the trim for the most part is original and we certainly didn't want to strip it. Preservation techniques mandate that we leave the paint history of the building in tact, therefore we picked a yellow color that would be typical of a 18th century tavern and also compliment our Lad Gilman house. Beth: Why was the frontage on Water St. so important? Funni: 18th century taverns for the most part were right on the sidewalk, very welcoming to people who were perhaps getting off the stagecoach and interested in coming in for a beer. 1:40:44 Beth: Speaking of that, didn't President George Washington stop off here at some point? Funni: Yes, we are of course very proud of the fact that in his New England tour in 1789 he came for breakfast in the Fulson Tavern. Beth: So the claim to fame. Now what about inside? Back on cam: Do you want to take a look inside and see what you are doing inside? 1:41:10 Funni: 1:50:53 This is the original hardware, this is the original door. We're very lucky that this entire wall was kept in tact it has very minor repairs that we would have to do to it. Beth: And this would be the grand entry for President George Washington would walk through the door and Mrs. Folsom. 1:49:02 Beth: …… maybe you can tell me a little bit about the Folsom's, a little bit of background on them, how did they come to own this tavern? Funni: Well the Folsom's built this in 1775, he was a colonel colonel Folsom and his wife wanted to open a tavern and they were very much part of the community. We believe he probably sold things as many tavern keepers did, he was a merchant. So this was place that people came for entertainment, to buy goods, to stay over night and catch a meal. 1:49:32 01:42:02 Beth: Well clearly when you walk inside you can see that it is a work in progress. And this is what you call the Great room. Funni: That is correct, this is the room that George Washington was entertained in and we are going to restore it to a just about the same period just about the late 1780's when Mrs. Fulson was probably redecorating. 1:42:18? 1:42:02Funni: All the crown molding are originally and all the floors are original and what we have just finished doing is a paint analysis done in this room originally it was a deep red in the 1770s and later when Mrs. Fulson was redecoration perhaps because George Washington was coming to visit, she chose a white, a creamy white similar to this but with wonderful wallpaper. 1:43:36 Funni: … It was in this very room that the NH Society for the Cincinnati was formed that was 1783 and we are very proud of that fact because of course the Society of Cincinnati of NH is responsible for our museum. 1:43:29 Funni: 1:43:36 They were an organization that was formed shortly after the war, the Revolutionary War and with George Washington chosen to be their president elect. It was formed to be a beneficent society that would help widows and those in need following their stint in the war. 1:43;53-:58 Beth: let's see what's next door. 01:44:07 Beth: So what would this room have been used for Funni? Funni: This we find was Mrs. Fulson's bedroom. And we're going to restore it to the 1790s following the time when she was widowed and it will talk about her personal life and personal belongings. 1:44:48 going upstairs nat snd 01:45:19 Beth: Funni are you going to try to restore some of the wood floors as well? Funni: For the most part we are going to clean these floors and oil them., it was found that the flooring in here was original and it had not been painted in the 18th century so we are going to preserve that look. We do know that all of the woodwork here was painted a deep red and so we will replicate the 18h century color, all the walls will be white we are very lucky to see that when we took down all the 1950s bookcases that lined this entire room the crown moldings were in tact. Beth: Now these windows are unusual, they are bigger than you see in a lot of older homes? Funni: Well the tavern is a very large building and the windows I think give it a good scale. 1:46:14 Beth: And would this have been a bedroom? Funni: This actually was the ballroom or initially in the 1775 this was a large assembly room, 1:46:26 Funni: 1:46:43- We have some evidence of the yellow sponge coloring that was typical of the early 19th century and we'll be preserving different pieces of that historic fabric as we do our restoration. 1:46:55 Funni: … 1:49:55 this banister is original. The stair has a nice I think sweep, very typical of 18th century Portsmouth. Beth: 1:50:23 Now so often in older houses like this you see a lot of sagging, things not exactly straight is that the case, I was going to say it looks pretty level to me. Funni: Before we moved the building we made lot of structural corrections and I think that's partly why you feel your standing on secure ground. 1:50:39 1:46:55; when are you expecting restoration work to be complete at tavern? Funni: Its going to go through the summer, the fall and the winter of this year. And we hope by April or May of 2006 we' open for the season. 1:47:08 1:47:08 Beth: Now the Fulson Tavern has an educational mission as does the American Independence Museum. Is this where a lot of workshops would be held. Funni: Yes this is where all of our workshops will be held. We've struggled with trying to use the Ladd Gilman house both as a place to exhibit our collections as well as to have hands on learning activities. 01:33:41 Beth: Funni, I am looking at a replica of the Declaration of Independence, but the museum actually has some original documents don't they? Funni: We do, we're very fortunate. We own a original dun lap broad side of the Declaration of Independence that we believe belonged to governor John Taylor Goodman. And we also own two drafts of the U.S. Constitution. Beth: Now it is true that the Declaration of Independence was found in this building? Funni: It was. In 1985 we had an electrician doing some work in the attic and under the floorboards in newspapers he discovered this document folded. Beth: 1:34:19 it is in the vault as they say. Funni: 1:34:23 It is in the vault. We wish we could have it on permanent display, our plans in our expansion is to have it seen year round in a state of the art, safe, fireproof setting. - |
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Every year on July 16th - the Museum holds a Revolutionay War Festival - where the Declaration of Independence is on display as well as the first pages of the drafts of the Constitution. During Colonial Living Days -- |
| Midwife Interview Return to index of stories... |
During Colonial Living Days at the musuem -- History comes to life with hands-on activities for students. The story of 18th century living -- includes midwives -- who played an integral role in colonial life Hello -- Home remedies and what herbs are used to cure different illnesses. The midwife is the only one who will actually roleplaying her character. |
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That's it for this special edition of our program -- from the American Independence Museum in Exeter For information connect with us on-line at nhptv.org/outlook. Until next time, I'm Beth Carroll. Thanks for watching. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 7/01/07 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 2:10 minutes Hello I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to this special edition of New Hampshire Outlook. We're coming to you from Exeter, the Colonial capital of New Hampshire. We're at the American Independence Museum which is dedicated to telling the story of the American Revolution and New Hampshire's role in the rebellion that helped found a nation. During the American Revolution,The Ladd-Gilman house in Exeter served as the state treasury. It now houses the museums collection. Let's take a look inside. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Gail Smith\ Museum Teacher |
| key: State Politics / Government Return to index of stories... |
NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 7/01/07 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 2:10 minutes Hello I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to this special edition of New Hampshire Outlook. We're coming to you from Exeter, the Colonial capital of New Hampshire. We're at the American Independence Museum which is dedicated to telling the story of the American Revolution and New Hampshire's role in the rebellion that helped found a nation. During the American Revolution,The Ladd-Gilman house in Exeter served as the state treasury. It now houses the museums collection. Let's take a look inside. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Gail Smith\ Museum Teacher |
| key: History Return to index of stories... |
NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 7/01/07 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 9:30 minutes The Constitution drafted in 1787 established the new republic. When did the American Revolution Begin? It's a topic of great debate among historians. There were many events that led up to the armed rebellion against Great Britain, but until the winter of 1774, no American had engaged in an organized attack on British forces. But as Richard Ager tells us all of that changed one day in Newcastle. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Richard Ager NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Tom Kehr\Historian Tom Kehr\NH Society, Sons of American Revolution Ben Hampton\NH Society, Sons of American Revolution |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 7/01/07 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 9:30 minutes The Constitution drafted in 1787 established the new republic. When did the American Revolution Begin? It's a topic of great debate among historians. There were many events that led up to the armed rebellion against Great Britain, but until the winter of 1774, no American had engaged in an organized attack on British forces. But as Richard Ager tells us all of that changed one day in Newcastle. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Richard Ager NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Tom Kehr\Historian Tom Kehr\NH Society, Sons of American Revolution Ben Hampton\NH Society, Sons of American Revolution |
| key: National Politics / Government Return to index of stories... |
NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 7/01/07 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 9:30 minutes The Constitution drafted in 1787 established the new republic. When did the American Revolution Begin? It's a topic of great debate among historians. There were many events that led up to the armed rebellion against Great Britain, but until the winter of 1774, no American had engaged in an organized attack on British forces. But as Richard Ager tells us all of that changed one day in Newcastle. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Richard Ager NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Tom Kehr\Historian Tom Kehr\NH Society, Sons of American Revolution Ben Hampton\NH Society, Sons of American Revolution |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 7/01/07 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 4:00 minutes When it comes to Colonial militias, a soldiers survival depended on his weapons. And during the American Revolutionary War, weapons and equipment were often in short supply. Bill Moss knows that well. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Bill Moss\Colonial Soldier Roleplayer |
| key: War / Veterans Return to index of stories... |
NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 7/01/07 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 4:00 minutes When it comes to Colonial militias, a soldiers survival depended on his weapons. And during the American Revolutionary War, weapons and equipment were often in short supply. Bill Moss knows that well. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Bill Moss\Colonial Soldier Roleplayer |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 7/01/07 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 14:00 minutes Revolutionary soldiers often frequented the Folsom Tavern in Exeter. It was here that war discussion and debate took place. It still serves as a place of political discussion. Currently, the American Independence Museum is working to restore the 230 year old tavern to its original splendor. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Funi Burdick\Exec.Dir. American Independence Museum |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 7/01/07 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 14:00 minutes Revolutionary soldiers often frequented the Folsom Tavern in Exeter. It was here that war discussion and debate took place. It still serves as a place of political discussion. Currently, the American Independence Museum is working to restore the 230 year old tavern to its original splendor. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Funi Burdick\Exec.Dir. American Independence Museum |
| key: History Return to index of stories... |
NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 7/01/07 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 00:24 minutes During Colonial Living Days at the musuem, History comes to life with hands-on activities for students. The story of 18th century living includes midwives who played an integral role in colonial life. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Carolyn Chase\Midwife Role Player |
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No UNH stories. |