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SUMMARY:April Family Hours at Old South Meeting House
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about America’s first spies during the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride and April school vacation week! Stop by Old South Meeting House from 10am-3pm for Family Hours as we uncover the secret spy mission behind the infamous Midnight Ride or help General Washington free Boston from British control with our Spy Quest scavenger hunt. Enjoy music\, coloring\, books\, dress up\, and a variety of daily crafts\, including: \nFriday\, April 18 → Tin Lantern & Tricorn Hat Making Craft\nTuesday\, April 22 → Toy Horse & Unicorn Craft\nWednesday\, April 23 → Tricorn Hat Making Craft\nThursday\, April 24 → Lantern Suncatcher Craft\nFriday\, April 25 → Tricorn Hat Making Craft \nFamily hours are free with joint museum admission. Plus\, children ages 12 and under receive free admission on Friday 4/18 and Monday 4/21 through Sunday 4/27. \nThe History of Children’s Hours at Old South Meeting House:\nIn 1883\, Mary Hemenway spearheaded an ambitious educational program as part of the Old South Association’s mission. This program\, which included essay contests\, holiday ceremonies\, child fairs\, and musical offerings became known as Children’s Hours. Old South Lectures for Young People were also established in the summer of 1883 “as a means of promoting a more serious and intelligent attention to historical studies\, especially studies in American history among the young people in Boston.” Today\, the Old South Meeting House continues to educate the young people of Boston and remember Mary Hemenway’s mission through our Family Hours programming.
URL:https://www.downtownboston.org/event/april-family-hours-at-old-south-meeting-house/2025-04-18/
LOCATION:Old South Meeting House\, 310 Washington Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Oliver Wendell Holmes\, Jr.
DESCRIPTION:Revolutionary Spaces is pleased to be partnering with the Supreme Court Historical Society for the premiere Boston screening of the Society’s film on the life and times of Boston’s own Oliver Wendell Holmes\, Jr.\, acclaimed jurist\, scholar\, and Civil War veteran. Originally performed at Arena Stage in Washington\, D.C. in 2023 to a sold out audience\, Holmes: The Film showcases the famously long-serving U.S. Supreme Justice as a man shaped by his times\, upbringing\, and experiences. In turn\, he helped shape constitutional law\, public policy\, and society as a whole by virtue of his principles and the jurisprudence that gave them life and lasting significance. \nJoin us at Old South Meeting House on Thursday\, April 17\, for this 60-minute historical drama that depicts Holmes looking back at his life on the battlefield and the bench on his 90th birthday in 1931. Following the film\, engage in a compelling conversation with our evening’s panelists—retired Supreme Judicial Court Associate Justice Robert Cordy\, Boston lawyer RJ Lyman\, and the film’s screenwriter\, Todd Peppers. Moderator Ed O’Connell\, Revolutionary Spaces Civic Engagement Manager\, will introduce the film and host the post-film discussion\, followed by an audience Q&A. \nAn Evening with Oliver Wendell Holmes\, Jr. is free and open to the public thanks in part to the generous support of the Lowell Institute. Doors will open at 6:00 PM and the program will begin at 6:30 PM. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://www.downtownboston.org/event/an-evening-with-oliver-wendell-holmes-jr/
LOCATION:Old South Meeting House\, 310 Washington Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
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SUMMARY:“Boston’s Oldest Buildings and Where to Find Them”: A Conversation with Joseph Bagley and Robert Allison
DESCRIPTION:Join us in conversation with City of Boston Archaeologist Joseph Bagley\, author of Boston’s Oldest Buildings and Where to Find Them\, and acclaimed local historian Robert Allison as we examine Boston’s 50 oldest buildings. Guided by Professor Allison’s unmatched knowledge of Boston’s historic past in tandem with the latest edition of Bagley’s highly engaging look at the city’s brick-and-mortar beginnings\, this exploration of Boston’s early history presents a waypoint on the road to its upcoming 400th anniversary. \nBagley and Allison will lead audience members on a centuries-long journey through maps\, photographs\, and an exploration of the city’s historic preservation movement. The conversation begins with the program’s venue\, the Old South Meeting House. Saved from destruction by a small cadre of Boston women—engaged in what is now remembered as only the second such act of historic preservation in our nation’s history—the Old South Meeting House provides the perfect setting for this compelling program. \nPresented in partnership with the Ford Hall Forum at Suffolk University\, Brandeis University Press\, and GBH Forum Network\, Revolutionary Spaces is proud to host this special event\, which is free and open to the public thanks to the generous support of the Lowell Institute. Doors will open at 6:00 pm and the program will begin at 6:30 pm.
URL:https://www.downtownboston.org/event/bostons-oldest-buildings-and-where-to-find-them-a-conversation-with-joseph-bagley-and-robert-allison/
LOCATION:Old South Meeting House\, 310 Washington Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
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SUMMARY:Politics IRL: Debating the Legal Voting Age
DESCRIPTION:Come bear witness and join the fray at this special mid-day program\, Politics IRL: Debating the Legal Voting Age. Gen Z voters will take the stage at Boston’s longtime bastion of free speech and civic action\, the Old South Meeting House\, as they frame\, discuss\, and debate the question of whether the legal voting age should be lowered—locally\, statewide\, and/or nationally. Engaging in this discussion alongside them will be former members of Congress\, local lawmakers\, and you\, the audience! \nAs is the tradition for Revolutionary Spaces events\, the audience will be encouraged to clap\, thump\, stomp\, and “Huzzah!” their approval for the arguments presented—with respectful “Fies!” in opposition always in the mix—followed by a lively Q & A. GBH digital producer Alexi Cohan will serve as debate moderator. \nCo-sponsored by GBH News\, Suffolk University and its Congress to Classroom program\, and Revolutionary Spaces\, Politics IRL: Debating the Legal Voting Age is free and open to the public thanks in part to the generous support of the Lowell Institute. This program will be recorded by GBH Forum Network for later viewing. Doors will open at 12:00 pm and the program will begin at 12:30 pm. \nModerator: Alexi Cohan\, Program Moderator\nAlexi Cohan is a digital producer for GBH News specializing in politics\, digital video\, and special projects. She also reports stories for GBH News’ website and radio\, and is the lead producer on Politics IRL\, a video series centering Gen Z voters. Before coming to GBH\, Alexi was a reporter at The Boston Herald covering health and education. Alexi is a graduate of Hofstra University\, where she studied journalism and Spanish. Alexi is from East Longmeadow\, Massachusetts\, and currently lives in the Boston area.
URL:https://www.downtownboston.org/event/politics-irl-debating-the-legal-voting-age/
LOCATION:Old South Meeting House\, 310 Washington Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
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SUMMARY:Boston Tea Party 251st Anniversary Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:Come to Downtown Boston and commemorate the 251st anniversary of the Boston Tea Party with a world-class reenactment of the Meeting of the Body of the People at Old South Meeting House! Experience this pivotal moment in our nation’s history as you watch the vigorous debate that led to the destruction of tea on December 16\, 1773. \nJoin Revolutionary Spaces in the room where it all happened—Old South Meeting House! As the largest indoor gathering space in colonial Boston\, this building hosted a number of meetings about what to do with the East India Tea Company tea sitting in Boston Harbor waiting to be unloaded and taxed. On that fateful night\, a purported 5\,000 men gathered for this final meeting about the controversial tea tax\, resulting in Samuel Adams giving the signal that would start the Boston Tea Party. Frustrated and angry\, colonists marched to Griffin’s Wharf and dumped 342 chests of tea into the Boston Harbor—a major act of defiance to British rule over the colonists and a spark for the American Revolution. \nClick on the link provided for more details and tickets!
URL:https://www.downtownboston.org/event/boston-tea-party-251st-anniversary-commemoration/
LOCATION:Old South Meeting House\, 310 Washington Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
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SUMMARY:Holiday History Teatime
DESCRIPTION:Another delightful seasonal experience in Downtown Boston! \nJoin us for a festive evening of tea\, history\, and community at the historic Old South Meeting House! This holiday teatime invites Board members\, staff\, and members of the Revolutionary Spaces community to gather in celebration of the season with warm drinks\, sweet and savory tea-time snacks\, and lively conversation. Enjoy festive music by Safari & the Beat Explorers to set the mood\, along with specialty tea cocktails to toast the holiday spirit. \nAs we come together to embrace the warmth of the season\, immerse yourself in the rich traditions of holidays past. Our President Nat Sheidley and Director of Interpretation and Education Matthew Wilding will share festive stories and insights about holiday customs\, connecting them to the history of Boston and the legacy of the Old State House and Old South Meeting House. Board member and acclaimed poet Charles Coe will share heartfelt seasonal poems\, reflecting on the warmth of family\, the joy of community\, and cherished holiday memories. \nThis program sets the stage for the annual Boston Tea Party Reenactment the following week (Monday\, December 16th)\, offering appreciation for the spirit of community and resilience that has defined Boston’s history. \nThis free event is made possible through the generous support of the Lowell Institute and is open to everyone. We would love to see you and celebrate the season in one of Boston’s most iconic spaces!
URL:https://www.downtownboston.org/event/holiday-history-teatime/
LOCATION:Old South Meeting House\, 310 Washington Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
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