Hoefle Phoenix Gormley & Roberts, P.A. Attorneys at Law support local Museum

The American Independence Museum has secured a $2,500 sponsorship from Hoefle Phoenix Gormley & Roberts, P.A. Attorneys at Law to underwrite its inaugural Beer for History series. Featuring special beers from Neighborhood Beer Co., D.L. Geary Brewing Company and 7th Settlement, Beer for History represents the Museum’s continued emphasis on community engagement. 

“We have a beautiful property that we want to share with the surrounding communities,” said Executive Director Julie Williams. “We are just so grateful for the support of Hoefle Phoenix Gormley and Roberts, who share in our love of history and want to help us take better care of some of our most precious artifacts.”

Hoefle Phoenix Gormley & Roberts principal Steve Roberts said partnering with the Museum makes sense.

“We are fortunate to live in an area which is infused with the early history of America and with so many opportunities to bring the past to life,” he noted. “Colonial Americans were lively people and these will be lively events.”

Roberts also cited a very personal reason for supporting the Museum and Beer for History.

“As the 11th generation direct descendant of Thomas Roberts, one of the first settlers of Dover in 1623, I have a keen appreciation and love of New Hampshire history,” he said. “I chose to return to New Hampshire to practice law so that I could live in the Seacoast area and contribute to making New Hampshire a special place.”

Associate Attorney Kevin Baum added, “As a museum member and Exeter resident, I am very excited to join with the museum and other local businesses for this creative and entertaining new community event.”

Beer for History series kicks off on May 19 in Exeter, NH and will continue on June 23 with a Tavern Night theme and on October 20 with a Fall Harvest theme. In addition to craft brews, each event will feature live music, food, games and magic for children. The Beer for History event in May will feature food prepared by 3 Brothers Marketplace in Exeter.

“This is a very exciting time for the Museum as we get ready to life the curtain on our 2016 season,” Williams added.

Tickets for each event in the series will be $30 and include food, samplings of beer, games for kids, and more. Members of the Museum may purchase tickets at a discounted rate of $25.

Proceeds from Beer for History will support the Museum’s efforts to preserve its collection, including an original copy of the Declaration of Independence, handwritten letters by George Washington and other rare artifacts. Proceeds will also support the Museum’s educational programs, which serve more than 1,600 children annually from across the state.

To buy tickets for an individual event or for the entire series at a discounted rate, visit www.independencemuseum.org.

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