Hear 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 […]

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 […]

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

Mary T. Freeman, Assistant Professor of New England History, University of Maine. 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 are available. Accessible by […]

John Craig Hammond, Associate Professor of History, Penn State University, New Kensington. 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 are available. Accessible by […]

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

Did you know Paul Revere worked as an engraver? Using similar technology R. P. Hale produces copies of his own wood block image of the Revere House on a hand-cranked press. Prints (available for sale) are only made at the Revere House.