Events are funded in part through generous grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati, the Lowell Institute, Hub Town Tours, and the Revere Hotel.

Harborfest Event: Colonial Dance Tunes and Love Songs

The Paul Revere House 19 N Square, Boston, MA

In 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, & […]

Fife and Drum Concert by the Boston Alarm Company

The Paul Revere House 19 N Square, Boston, MA

Treat yourself to a sprightly concert of fife and drum music! Dressed in civilian clothing reproduced from period originals, alarm company members play marches and beat out cadences used to […]

Glass Harmonica Concert

The Paul Revere House 19 N Square, Boston, MA

Vera Meyer plays early American melodies on the intriguing instrument that Ben Franklin invented. The ethereal, haunting tones Meyer creates as she places her wet fingers on the rims of […]

Colonial Basket Weaving

The Paul Revere House 19 N Square, Boston, MA

Rather than in plastic bags or cardboard boxes, colonists stored cheese, chickens, and candles in specially designed baskets. Fred Lawson weaves and sells reproductions copied from period originals. Free with […]