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.
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Colonial Dance Tunes and Love Songs
Colonial Dance Tunes and Love Songs
In the guise of itinerant musicians, Al Petty & Deirdre Sweeney perform popular 18th-century tunes such as “Mr. Isaac’s Maggot” and “Jack’s Health” on the penny whistle, flute, fife, & other instruments.
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“The Massachusetts Revolution of 1774”
“The Massachusetts Revolution of 1774”
Online lecture by Ray Raphael, Founding Era historian Livestream link In response to the Boston Tea Party, Parliament not only shut down the port of Boston but also revoked the Massachusetts Charter of 1691, which guaranteed the people considerable say in their government. Their sacred rights withdrawn, the people rose up as a body and […]
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The Tailor’s Craft
The Tailor’s Craft
Clothing historian Henry Cooke takes on the role of an early Boston tailor, perhaps one like Paul Revere’s brother, John Revere. Watch as he “takes the measure” of visitors, then sits cross-legged, fashioning waistcoats from luxurious fabrics and “slops” from coarse weaves. Find out how the 1774 closure of the Port of Boston affected residents’ […]
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Mix and Mingle with Rachel Revere
Mix and Mingle with Rachel Revere
Chat with Paul’s wife, Rachel (portrayed by History At Play’s Judith Kalaora) as she roams throughout the site. You may come across her in the house, the garden, or relaxing in the courtyard if the weather is fine. Learn more about the dangerous missions her husband undertakes, the many children she is raising, and life […]
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“Musik on the Harpsichord & Hammered Dulcimer”
“Musik on the Harpsichord & Hammered Dulcimer”
Talented musician R. P. Hale plays 18th century tunes on instruments he has painstakingly reproduced from period originals. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Paul Revere’s time in this time travelling opportunity!
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The Many Rides of Paul Revere
The Many Rides of Paul Revere
Did you know Paul Revere traveled far from home many times as a courier in the service of the Committee of Safety and the Sons of Liberty? In May of 1774 he traveled to New York & Philadelphia bearing news of the Intolerable Acts. Learn about the details of some of his other trips beyond […]
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Capt. Ephraim Jackson’s Minute Company
Capt. Ephraim Jackson’s Minute Company
Costumed members of this Revolutionary War reenactment group take on the roles of farmers, carpenters, tailors, and millers who volunteered to turn out "at a moment's notice" as Minute Men as tensions between occupied Boston and the countryside increased following the closure of the Port of Boston, and seizures of gunpowder and cannon by the […]
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