Events are funded in part through generous grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati, the Lowell Institute, and the Revere Hotel.
Colonial Dance Tunes and Love Songs
The Paul Revere House 19 N Square, Boston, MAIn the guise of itinerant musicians, Al Petty & Deirdre Sweeney perform popular 18th-century tunes such as “Mr. Isaac’s Maggot” and “Jack’s Health” on the penny whistle, flute, fife, & other instruments.
“The Massachusetts Revolution of 1774”
OnlineOnline lecture by Ray Raphael, Founding Era historian Livestream link In response to the Boston Tea Party, Parliament not only shut down the port of Boston but also revoked the Massachusetts Charter of 1691, which guaranteed the people considerable say in their government. Their sacred rights withdrawn, the people rose up as a body and […]
The Tailor’s Craft
The Paul Revere House 19 N Square, Boston, MAClothing historian Henry Cooke takes on the role of an early Boston tailor, perhaps one like Paul Revere’s brother, John Revere. Watch as he “takes the measure” of visitors, then sits cross-legged, fashioning waistcoats from luxurious fabrics and “slops” from coarse weaves. Find out how the 1774 closure of the Port of Boston affected residents’ […]
Mix and Mingle with Rachel Revere
The Paul Revere House 19 N Square, Boston, MAChat with Paul’s wife, Rachel (portrayed by History At Play’s Judith Kalaora) as she roams throughout the site. You may come across her in the house, the garden, or relaxing in the courtyard if the weather is fine. Learn more about the dangerous missions her husband undertakes, the many children she is raising, and life […]