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.

 

Meet Harriet, Daughter of Paul Revere

The Paul Revere House 19 N Square, Boston, MA

Diane Lent brings to life Harriet Revere, one of Paul Revere’s 16 children. Join her in reminiscing about her father’s dramatic life, the adventures of her many siblings, nieces, and nephews, and growing up in the historic North End. Performances at 1:00, 1:45 and 2:30

Liberty Teas and Nervous Collectors: The Townshend Acts in Boston

Old South Meeting House 310 Washington St, Boston, MA, United States

From the emergence of "homegrown" industries in response to British taxes on imports, to harassment of officials by the Sons of Liberty, the Townshend Acts set the stage for tensions that would erupt in 1770 with the Boston Massacre. Learn how these new laws impacted 18th-century Bostonians' everyday life in an interactive, first-person presentation featuring […]

Tinsmithing Demonstration

The Paul Revere House 19 N Square, Boston, MA

Who made the ubiquitous lanterns, sconces, and other tin wares of the 18th century? A tinker! Larry Leonard produces and sells examples of his craft while describing the techniques, tools, and materials used since the Reveres’ era.

Tyranny Unmasked: The Townshend Acts in Britain, Ireland, and America

Old South Meeting House 310 Washington St, Boston, MA, United States

The Townshend Acts marked a new radical phase in the crisis that eventually destroyed Britain's American empire. When Parliament enacted the law in 1767, it seemed as though the imperial stresses at the end of the Seven Year's War could be contained. Just over a year later, occupied Boston was the toast of radical patriots […]