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.

 

Colonial Weaving Demonstration

The Paul Revere House 19 N Square, Boston, MA

Talented craftspeople, Fred & Zoe Lawson demonstrate the art of creating cloth by hand and simple machines. Practice weaving on the small looms provided. Free with admission.

200th Anniversary of Paul Revere’s Death

Granary Burial Ground Tremont St, Boston, United States

11:00 - 12:00 Wreath laying ceremony and reflections at the Granary Burying Ground on Tremont Street. Tolling of Revere Bell at Kings Chapel (other Revere associated bells invited to toll as well.)  

Gilding Demonstration

The Paul Revere House 19 N Square, Boston, MA

Watch professional gilder, Nancy Dick Atkinson, apply gossamer thin sheets of gold leaf to wooden ornaments just as craftsmen did in Revere’s era. Free with admission.