Justice John Marshall Speaks in Exeter
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Chief Justice John_MarhsallIn observation of Constitution Day, the American Independence Museum (AIM) will host its annual presentation on our nation’s legal guiding document on Wednesday, September 19 at 7 pm at the Folsom Tavern at 164 Water Street.  Popular historian and speaker Professor Richard Hesse returns playing the role of Chief Justice John Marshall in a program presented through a NH Humanities Council grant.  It is free and open to the public. (Continued below)

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Folsom Tavern Site of September 19 Constitutional Conversation.

 

“The purpose of our Constitution program is to recognize this enduring document which changed history,” said Julie Tiebout, AIM’s marketing and development director.

“The document set the course for America and continues to guide our citizens and government.  Each year we focus on some aspect of the Constitution and discuss it and relate it to our lives today.”

“We’re very interested to learn from Mr. Hesse about Chief Justice John Marshall,” continued Tiebout.  “He was such a key figure and helped to shape the interpretation of the Constitution.  Marshall served as the Chief Justice under Presidents Adam, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, John Quincy Adams, and Andrew Jackson and he helped establish the Supreme Court as the final authority on the Constitution’s meaning.  He definitely believed in a strong national government, despite opposition by very powerful political individuals, such as Thomas Jefferson.”

Richard Hesse is a Professor Emeritus of Franklin Pierce Law Center and has been an advocate for civil and human rights for more than 25 years.  He has received the “Bill of Rights Award” twice from the New Hampshire Civil Liberties Union.

AIM’s Constitution program is an excellent opportunity for both local teachers and students; any schools that receive federal funding are required to observe Constitution Day.

“We will have attendance certificates available for educators who are pursuing professional development hours,” said Ms. Tiebout.  “Area secondary schools have been contacted about the Constitutional Conversation.  It would be a good chance for extra credit and our attendance certificates will be available for students as well.”

The American Independence Museum is a not-for-profit, non-politically affiliated museum whose mission is to connect American’s Revolutionary past with the present.  Comprised of the Ladd-Gilman House and the Folsom Tavern, the museum offers visitors the opportunity to learn about 18th century life through the stories of one state, one town and one family.  For more information, visit www.independencemuseum.org or call 603-772-2622.

The New Hampshire Humanities Council nurtures the joy of learning and inspires community engagement by bringing life-enhancing ideas from the humanities to the people of New Hampshire; to learn more, visit www.nhhc.org.

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