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.
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. Watch as he “takes the measure” of visitors, then sits cross-legged, fashioning waistcoats from luxurious fabrics and “slops” from coarse weaves. Free with admission.
Rendezvous with Rachel Revere
It is May 2, 1775 and Rachel Revere has only heard from her beloved husband Paul once since his legendary midnight ride on the 18th of April. Still isolated from one another due to the Siege of Boston, Rachel desperately tries to create a plan which shall safely take her children: six step-children from Paul’s […]
John Adams: The Colossus of Independence
The Paul Revere House 19 N Square, Boston, MAHear from John Adams himself as he discusses his earliest beginnings in Braintree through his days as delegate of the Continental Congress and foreign ambassador. Hear his opinions of his contemporaries and how he longs to be home with his "dearest friend," Abigail, and their children. Mr. Adams' singular wit is appealing to children and […]
Whitemanism and the West, from the Missouri Compromise to the Dred Scott Decision
Walter Johnson, Winthrop Professor of History and Professor of African and African American Studies, Harvard University. All lectures are free and take place at Old South Meeting House: 310 Washington Street at the corner of Milk Street in downtown Boston. Sign Language interpretation is available upon request (with advance notice.) Wheelchair accessible. Assistive listening devices […]