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

View a calendar of 250th Anniversary events presented by the Revere House Museum and other organizations here!

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 […]