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.
Picture of Health – Medical Histories at Boston’s House Museums
The House Museum Alliance of Downtown Boston explores various aspects of medicine and health in the lives of Boston families spanning three centuries. Attend a special lecture at the Paul Revere House "Beyond the Ride: Paul Revere and Medicine" at 10:30 am; and special tours at the Nichols House at 12:00 pm; Prescott House at […]
Beyond the Ride: Paul Revere and Medicine
The Paul Revere House 19 N Square, Boston, MADid you know that Paul Revere was a dentist? Learn about Revere’s many unexpected connections to the medical field in this special lecture by Nina Rodwin, graduate student and historical interpreter at the Paul Revere House. Lectures at 1:00, 1:45 and 2:30
Traditions of the Season at the Paul Revere House
The Paul Revere House 19 N Square, Boston, MAWhy did New England colonists consider Thanksgiving “the one day above all others”? Which Bostonians kept Christmas and which did not? What types of gifts were exchanged at New Years? Learn the answers while helping us celebrate the holiday season in the style of colonial Bostonians with 18th century music, culinary delights, and crafts. Festivities […]
Drop-In Family Activities: Exploring Home
The Paul Revere House 19 N Square, Boston, MAWhat makes a house a home? Come explore some materials, techniques, and designs used in three centuries of construction in Boston. Facilitated by a staff member, families will have a chance to see some historic building materials up close and learn about the architecture found in and around the Paul Revere House. Design your own […]