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.
Gilding Demonstration
The Paul Revere House 19 N Square, Boston, MAWatch professional gilder, Nancy Dick Atkinson, apply gossamer thin sheets of gold leaf to wooden ornaments just as craftsmen did in Revere’s era.
Hammered Dulcimer Concert
The Paul Revere House 19 N Square, Boston, MAAward-winning musician Dave Neiman plays jigs, reels, and Baroque and Renaissance tunes that Paul Revere and his family may have enjoyed.
A Loyalist Perspective on the Revolution
The Paul Revere House 19 N Square, Boston, MAHear a first-hand account of the abuses loyalists suffered at the hands of emboldened “patriots.” Michael Lepage takes on the role of Chief Justice Peter Oliver, brother of Andrew Oliver, a stamp collector. Program starts at 1:00, 1:45, and 2:30.
The Art of Spinning
The Paul Revere House 19 N Square, Boston, MAThe art of spinning is best learned by the young, and Zoe Lawson has been practicing the craft of spinning by drop spindle and on a wheel since childhood. She shares her techniques while in 18th century garb while illuminating the various methods colonists used to produce their own textiles.