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Rozmowy o Faneuil Hall

<p>Rangerzy prowadzą DARMOWE rozmowy o Faneuil Hall od środy do niedzieli o godzinie 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30 i 15:30. Każda prezentacja trwa około 15 minut. Rejestracja nie jest wymagana.</p>

Lokalizacja: Wielka Sala Faneuil Hall - 2. piętro Faneuil Hall

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History at Sunset Walking Tour: Oblężenie, czyli ruina i z powrotem, życie w Bostonie w 1776 roku

<div class="StructuredModuleRenderer_structuredContent__k7mNB StructuredModuleRenderer_text__GaXOv" data-testid="text-content"> <div> <p>Dołącz do przewodnika z National Park Service, który opowie o różnorodnej historii Bostonu podczas unikalnych wycieczek z przewodnikiem.</p> </div> </div> <div class="StructuredModuleRenderer_structuredContent__k7mNB StructuredModuleRenderer_text__GaXOv" data-testid="text-content"> <h3>Oblężenie, czyli ruina i z powrotem: życie w Bostonie w 1776 roku</h3> <h4>6 sierpnia i 15 października</h4> <p>Kiedy 17 czerwca 1775 roku słońce zachodziło, generał Thomas Gage utrzymał wzgórza poza Charlestown kosztem około 1000 brytyjskich ofiar. Charlestown legło w gruzach, a Boston pozostał miastem pod oblężeniem. Dziewięć miesięcy później brytyjscy żołnierze opuścili Boston, gdy generał George Washington i nowa Armia Kontynentalna wkroczyli do miasta jako zwycięzcy.</p> <p>Ta 90-minutowa wycieczka piesza bada, jak zwykli koloniści radzili sobie z niepewnością i trudnościami podczas okupacji i odbudowali swoje życie po zakończeniu oblężenia w marcu 1776 roku.</p> <p><strong>Miejsce spotkania: </strong>Find Your Park Space na dolnym poziomie Faneuil Hall, 1 Faneuil Hall Square, Boston, MA 02109</p> <p><strong>Ostatni przystanek: </strong>Bunker Hill Monument</p> <p><strong>Informacje o trasie: </strong>Wycieczka obejmie około 1,5 mili po nierównych nawierzchniach, umiarkowanych wzniesieniach i przekroczy kilka skrzyżowań w gęsto zaludnionym obszarze miejskim.</p> </div>

Lokalizacja: Find Your Park Space na dolnym poziomie Faneuil Hall, 1 Faneuil Hall Square, Boston, MA 02109

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Community Day: Dorchester Heights

<p>Join National Park Service rangers for pop-up programming at Dorchester Heights!</p> <h2>Monument Climbs</h2> <p>Enjoy views of Boston from the observation deck of the Monument</p> <p><em>*Note: There are 72 steps to the second level of the Monument, with an additional 20 steps up a spiral staircase to the observation deck.</em></p> <h2>B.A.R.K. Ranger</h2> <p>Learn about the B.A.R.K. Rules and take the pledge with your pet.</p> <p><strong>B</strong>-ag your poop, please<br /> <strong>A</strong>-lways wear a leash.<br /> <strong>R</strong>-espect visitors &amp; park.<br /> <strong>K</strong>-now where you can go.</p> <h2>Ranger Talks</h2> <p>Dive into the history and legacy of Dorchester Heights with a ranger.</p> <p><em>*Date and time may change due to weather.</em> Follow us on social media for updates on programming. Facebook: Boston National Historical Park (BostonNHP) and Instagram: boston_nhp</p>

Lokalizacja: Dorchester Heights Monument

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Stone Carving Demonstration at the Paul Revere House

<p>Michael Brahce is a stone carver who has been working with Karin Sprague Stone Carvers,<br />located in North Scituate, Rhode Island, since 2022. He will be carving a slate gravestone using<br />the traditional method of hand-held mallet and chisel. Michael will be demonstrating carving<br />techniques similar to those which would have been used 250 years ago.</p>

Lokalizacja: 19 North Square Boston, MA 02113

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USS Constitution Underway

<h2>View “Old Ironsides” Underway in Boston Harbor!</h2> <p>USS <em>Constitution</em> goes underway in Boston Harbor at various times each year.  The Ship cruises into the Harbor, stopping for a memorable 21-gun salute at Fort Independence, Castle Island.</p> <p><strong>**NOTE: Underways affect public visitation hours of USS <em>Constitution</em>. Please follow the ship's social media for updates.</strong></p> <h3><strong>THE 2026 SCHEDULE:</strong></h3> <p>March 28  –  USS <em>Massachusetts </em>Commissioning</p> <p>May 28  –  Turnaround for USS <em>Constitution</em> Crew</p> <p>June 17 – The Battle of Bunker Hill Commemoration</p> <p>July 4 – Independence Day and Public Lottery*</p> <p>July 11  –  Sail Boston Parade of Tall Ships</p> <p>August 21 – Chief Petty Officer Heritage Week</p> <p>August 28  –  Chief Petty Officer Heritage Week</p> <p>September 25 – Honoring Gold Star Families</p> <p><strong>October 21 – Commemorating USS <em>Constitution</em> and the United States Navy’s Birthday</strong></p> <p>Please note that USS <em>Constitution</em> is an active-duty U.S. Navy vessel: the USS Constitution Museum shares details about the underway at the Ship’s discretion as a matter of public interest.</p> <p>*The Commander of USS <em>Constitution</em> holds a Public Lottery providing opportunities for the public to join the crew on board the Ship for the Independence Day cruise.  The lottery is typically held in early Spring, at the discretion and oversight of the U.S. Navy. All other events are by invitation-only. <strong>The public is encouraged to view the Ship from various vantage points throughout Boston’s harbor.</strong></p> <p>All underway dates are subject to change or cancellation, at any time and at the discretion of the U.S. Navy.</p>

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History at Sunset Walking Tour: Cotton Mather and the Pirate Trial of 1717

Dołącz do Strażnika Parku Narodowego, który opowie o bogatej historii Bostonu podczas unikalnych wycieczek z przewodnikiem. ### Piraci i Purytanie: Cotton Mather i proces piratów w 1717 roku #### 23 lipca i 22 października W 1717 roku w Bostonie odbył się proces sześciu schwytanych piratów oskarżonych o piractwo. Cotton Mather, purytański duchowny, potępiał piractwo, ale również oferował zbawienie tym sześciu piratom. Ta wycieczka pozwoli zgłębić moment zetknięcia się przeciwstawnych światów purytańskiego Bostonu i piractwa. Przejdź śladami skazanych piratów przez North End w Bostonie, gdzie spotkali swój los. **Miejsce zbiórki:** Find Your Park Space na dolnym poziomie Faneuil Hall, 1 Faneuil Hall Square, Boston, MA 02109 **Ostatni przystanek:** Copp's Hill Terrace **Informacje o trasie:** Wycieczka obejmuje około 1,1 mili po nierównych nawierzchniach, umiarkowanych wzniesieniach i przechodzi przez wiele skrzyżowań w mocno zaludnionym obszarze miejskim.

Lokalizacja: Find Your Park Space na dolnym poziomie Faneuil Hall, 1 Faneuil Hall Square, Boston, MA 02109

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Bark Basket Making Demonstration at the Paul Revere House

<p>Bark is to the Northeast Woodland tribesas bison is to the tribes of the Western Plains. Bark is the material traditionally used to make wigwams, canoes, harvesting and storage containers, even raincoats. There is a season to harvesting bark, just like there is a season to harvesting raspberries. Craftsperson Jennifer Lee<br />will demonstrate sewing a bark container together with spruce roots, and will have finished containers for sale.</p>

Lokalizacja: 19 North Square Boston, MA 02113

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Hands-On History Days at Revolutionary Spaces

<p>Inspired by Children's Hours held at Old South Meeting House from the late 19th century through the early 20th century, join Revolutionary Spaces for a modern take on family fun at our historic sites and museums! Visit the Old South Meeting House and the Old State House throughout the year for activities for all ages of history enthusiasts, including themed games, crafts, scavenger hunts, gallery talks, music, and more!</p> <p> </p> <p>Hands-On History Day activities are included in the price of general admission. Plus, ages 17 and under get in to both the Old State House and Old South Meeting House for FREE all day long!</p> <h2> </h2>

Lokalizacja: Old State House 206 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02108

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Piece by Piece: Crazy Quilting and Making Memory in 19th-Century Massachusetts, with Tenesha Carter Johnson (Paul Revere House)

<p class="p1">Look closely at a crazy quilt and you’ll find a life woven in the mosaic of textured surfaces: a scrap of wedding silk, a ribbon from the county fair, a souvenir swatch, a sliver of someone’s favorite dress. Gaining distinct popularity by the end of the nineteenth century, “crazy” quilting was more than a technique, but how makers kept record of what mattered to them. What did it mean to spend hundreds of hours of nimble labor into something you’d sleep under every night? These quilts reveal how ordinary women turned scraps and keepsakes into personal archives—and what their quilts can still tell us about the relationship between memory and material culture today.</p> <p class="p3"><strong>Tenesha Carter Johnson</strong> is a curator and cultural historian, with a particular investment in American quilt and textile histories. Her work explores the relationship between material culture and public history, wherein quilts serve as records of lived experience and historical intervention. She holds a BA in Art History from Spellman College and MA in Decorative Arts, Design History, and Material Culture from Bard Graduate Center. Her research has contributed to leading institutions and digital resources such as the Museum of African American History, Boston &amp; Nantucket; Smithsonian National Museum of African American History &amp; Culture; and, The Fashion &amp; Race Database.</p> <p class="p1">This lecture is presented as a part of our 2026 Lowell Lecture Series, “Engrave, Paint, Sew, Weave: Craft and Craftspeople in Massachusetts.” Craft transcends boundaries of place, time, and culture by communicating across literal and figurative distances. Many craft traditions are also deeply rooted in the places they are practiced in, influenced by local climates, geographies, and resources. Inspired by Paul Revere’s legacy as an artisan, this series delves into four local and regional histories of craft and craftspeople.</p> <p class="p4">Lectures take place on <strong>Mondays</strong>, September 14 and 28 and October 05 and 26, from 6:30 to 7:45 pm. Lectures are free to the public and can be watched online (link coming soon!) or in person at Smith Commons (5th floor), Sargent Hall, Suffolk University, 120 Tremont Street. The lectures will be recorded and available after the fact.</p> <p>The in-person location is wheelchair accessible and has accessible restrooms. Seating is in free-standing chairs which may be moved. The live-stream and recording will have auto-generated closed captions only. Please contact the Paul Revere House with any questions about accessibility.</p> <p class="p4">Presented in partnership with <a href="https://www.wgbh.org/forum-network">GBH Forum Network</a>, <a href="https://www.suffolk.edu/cas/degrees-programs/history">the Suffolk University History Department</a>, and the <a href="http://www.mfa.org/">Museum of Fine Arts</a><strong>,</strong> with funding from the <a href="https://lowellinstitute.org/">Lowell Institute</a>.</p>

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Adams Speaker Series: "John and Abigal Adams" at Old South Meeting House

<p>Join Revolutionary Spaces, the <a href="https://theadamspresidentialcenter.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Adams Presidential Center<span class="fl-new-tab-notice sr-only">(opens in new tab)</span></a>, and <a href="https://www.wgbh.org/forum-network" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">GBH Forum Network<span class="fl-new-tab-notice sr-only">(opens in new tab)</span></a> on Thursday, October 29 at for an engaging conversation exploring the remarkable leadership and enduring contributions of John and Abigail Adams and their relevance to America today. Renowned historians and civic education leaders Dr. Colleen Shogan and Dr. Kurt Graham will come together at the Old South Meeting House for an insightful discussion of the Adams family’s leadership, civic values, and lasting impact on our constitutional democracy.</p> <p>Dr. Shogan will also introduce <em>In Pursuit: Lessons of American Leadership</em>, an America 250 project featuring essays on leadership lessons from presidents and first ladies, the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, Pulitzer Prize-winning historians, military leaders, and other iconic Americans. She will share highlights from the essays focused on the extraordinary leadership of John and Abigail Adams, as well as John Quincy Adams and Louisa Catherine Adams, offering fresh perspectives on how their experiences and leadership lessons continue to resonate today.</p> <p>This program is free and open to the public thanks to the generous support of the <a href="https://lowellinstitute.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lowell Institute<span class="fl-new-tab-notice sr-only">(opens in new tab)</span></a>. Doors will open at 6:00 PM and the program will begin at 6:30 PM. The program is also available virtually and priority registration is available to Revolutionary Spaces <a href="https://revolutionaryspaces.org/support/membership/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">members<span class="fl-new-tab-notice sr-only">(opens in new tab)</span></a>. </p> <p>Following the program, a recording will be available on <a href="https://www.wgbh.org/forum-network/partners/revolutionary-spaces" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Revolutionary Spaces’ GBH Forum Network<span class="fl-new-tab-notice sr-only">(opens in new tab)</span></a> page.</p>

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History at Sunset Walking Tour: Memento Mori, the Significance of Gravestones and Burying Grounds

<div class="StructuredModuleRenderer_structuredContent__k7mNB StructuredModuleRenderer_text__GaXOv" data-testid="text-content"> <div> <p>Dołącz do Parku Narodowego Service Ranger, który opowie o różnorodnej historii Bostonu podczas unikalnych wycieczek z przewodnikiem.</p> <h3>Memento Mori: Znaczenie nagrobków i miejsc pochówku</h3> <h4>1 października i 29 października</h4> <p>Podczas spaceru przez Boston’s Granary Burying Ground dowiesz się, jakie znaczenie miały te miejsca dla purytanów w XVII wieku i innych mieszkańców kolonialnej Nowej Anglii. Jak zmieniały się symbole i obrazy na nagrobkach na przestrzeni czasu? Jak Bostończycy z pokolenia założycielskiego byli upamiętniani i honorowani na tych cmentarzach? Podczas tej wycieczki zobaczysz nagrobki patriotów takich jak Sam Adams, Paul Revere oraz ofiar masakry bostońskiej.</p> <p><strong>Punkt spotkania: </strong>Granary Burying Ground, 120 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116</p> <p><strong>Ostatni przystanek: </strong>Granary Burying Ground</p> <p><strong>Informacje o trasie:</strong> Trasa obejmie około 0,25 mili i składać się będzie ze spaceru po nierównych powierzchniach.</p> </div> </div>

Lokalizacja: Granary Burying Ground, 120 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116

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Woodworking Demonstration at the Paul Revere House

<p>Though women did not legally own household items in early America, Revere family tradition holds that the lady’s work table ca. 1810, currently on display in the Revere House Best Chamber, belonged to Paul’s second wife, Rachel Revere. Sharon C. Mehrman, furniture maker and historian, will demonstrate carving elements found on a table like Rachel’s.</p>

Lokalizacja: The Paul Revere House 19 North Square Boston, MA 02113

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A Revolution of Her Own! Deborah Sampson with Paul Revere Chapter, NSDAR at Old North Church

<div class="StructuredModuleRenderer-module-scss-module__Qv95HW__structuredContent StructuredModuleRenderer-module-scss-module__Qv95HW__text" data-testid="text-content"> <div> <p>Join the Paul Revere Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution for a revolutionary night!</p> </div> </div> <div class="StructuredModuleRenderer-module-scss-module__Qv95HW__structuredContent StructuredModuleRenderer-module-scss-module__Qv95HW__text" data-testid="text-content"> <div> <p>Join the Paul Revere Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution for a <em>revolutionary </em>night! We will be truly immersed in the American Revolution as we learn about revolutionary heroine Deborah Sampson in the historic Old North Church.</p> <p><em>A Revolution of Her Own!™ </em>features <a title="https://www.historyatplay.com/" href="https://www.historyatplay.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc nofollow noopener noreferrer" data-msys-clicktrack="0"><em>History At Play™, LLC</em>’s</a> (HAP) Founder and Artistic Director Judith Kalaora in an immersive solo performance as Deborah Samson [also Sampson], the first woman to successfully enlist, professionally fight, and to be honorably discharged from the American Military. The hour-long program chronicles her life: An indentured servant by age five, Deborah grew up in a world, where women were second-class. Deborah knew options were limited; breaking the rules was necessary to accomplish a greater goal in life. Experience Deborah’s arduous upbringing, one and a half years of active combat, and success as America’s first professional female soldier, through interactive stories and authentic colonial attire. Deborah's passion is transfixing! The performance includes simulated violence, consistent with wartime experience. Viewer discretion advised. Rated PG.</p> <p>All proceeds from this event support the Paul Revere Chapter, NSDAR. Learn more about the Paul Revere Chapter and joining the DAR at <a title="https://www.darpaulrevere.org/" href="https://www.darpaulrevere.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc nofollow noopener noreferrer" data-msys-clicktrack="0">darpaulrevere.org</a></p> </div> </div>

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Hands-On History Days at Revolutionary Spaces

<p>Inspired by Children's Hours held at Old South Meeting House from the late 19th century through the early 20th century, join Revolutionary Spaces for a modern take on family fun at our historic sites and museums! Visit the Old South Meeting House and the Old State House throughout the year for activities for all ages of history enthusiasts, including themed games, crafts, scavenger hunts, gallery talks, music, and more! </p> <p>Hands-On History Day activities are included in the price of general admission. Plus, ages 17 and under get in to both the Old State House and Old South Meeting House for FREE all day long!</p> <h2> </h2>

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Celebrate the 253rd Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party at Faneuil Hall

<div id="cs_control_7653521" class="cs_control CS_Element_Custom"> <div class="Component ArticleTextGroup TextWrapped clearfix"> <h2>Celebrate the 253rd anniversary of the Boston Tea Party at Faneuil Hall</h2> <p>In May of 1774 Bostonians gathered in the Great Hall in Faneuil Hall to vote on their response to the punishment from Parliament for the Boston Tea Party. Should Bostonians vote to pay for the destroyed private property and reopen the port? Or should they endorse a boycott of British goods and continue protesting Parliament?</p> <p>Nearly 100 years later, on December 15, 1873, the New England Women’s Suffrage Association organized the “Woman’s Tea Party,” a massive rally in the Great Hall of Faneuil Hall. At the conclusion of the meeting, those in attendance voted on a resolution. Should they continue to fight for women to gain the right to vote?</p> <p>Join us at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm on December 12 in the Great Hall in Faneuil Hall and help the National Parks of Boston recreate these historic meetings! Both programs are free, open to the public for all ages, and last 30-45 minutes.</p> </div> </div> <div id="cs_control_7653523" class="cs_control CS_Element_Custom"> <div class="Component ArticleTextGroup TextWrapped clearfix"> <h3>Destruction of the Tea (1:00 pm)</h3> <p>On December 16, 1773, Bostonians boarded three tea ships at Griffins Wharf and dumped over 300 chests of tea into the harbor to protest a tax placed upon tea. In response to the destruction of over 90,000 pounds of East India Company Property, Parliament passed the Coercive Acts which closed the Port of Boston until the tea was paid for.</p> <p>In May 1774 Bostonians gathered in the Great Hall in Faneuil Hall to vote on their response to the closing of the Port of Boston. Should Bostonians vote to pay for the destroyed private property and reopen the port? Or should they endorse a boycott of British goods and continue protesting Parliament?</p> <h3>1873 Women's Tea Party (3:00 pm)</h3> <p>On December 15, 1873, Boston’s suffragists held a massive rally in the Great Hall in Faneuil Hall. The New England Women’s Suffrage Association organized the "Woman’s Tea Party" nearly 100 years after the Boston Tea Party to advocate for women to gain the right to vote. Leading suffragists, who saw themselves as true inheritors of the legacy of the American Revolution, delivered rousing speeches to a crowd of more than three thousand.</p> <p>At the conclusion of the meeting, those in attendance voted on a resolution. Should they continue to fight for women’s suffrage?</p> </div> </div>

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Merry & Macabre: Tales of Victorian Holiday Horror at Old North Church

<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Experience a hauntingly beautiful December night at the Old North Church with musical readings of two Victorian Christmas ghost stories.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Massachusetts Poet Laureate Regie Gibson will bring to life eerie tales of the supernatural from the golden age of the ghost story, including Charles Dickens’s <em>The Goblins Who Stole a Sexton</em> — a sinister precursor to <em>A Christmas Carol</em> — and A.M. Burrage’s spine-chilling Christmas Eve thriller, <em>Smee</em>, where a festive game of hide-and-seek in a dark mansion turns into a terrifying encounter with the unknown.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Enhancing the evening’s haunting atmosphere, multi-instrumentalist Josiah Reibstein will lead an ensemble performing a live, original score.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Set inside the historic sanctuary of the Old North Church, this immersive hour-long performance blends 18th-century charm with spine-chilling storytelling. It is the ultimate way to celebrate the holiday season in New England. Come alone, if you dare, or bring a band of friends to fill your own private pew.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Elevate your experience by taking an Old North Church Crypt Tour before the show. Descend beneath the church floorboards on a 20-minute guided tour to explore the stories of 37 brick tombs holding the remains of 1,100 early Bostonians.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Prepare for an unforgettable night of atmospheric storytelling, music, flickering candlelight, and historic charm. Seating and crypt tours are strictly limited inside this historic landmark, so be sure to secure your tickets today before they vanish into the night!<br /><br /><strong>Ticket Options</strong><br /><br />All guests will sit in the church’s signature box pews. If you purchase 1-2 tickets, you may share a pew with other guests.<br /><br />Single Ticket: $36<br />3-Seat Private Pew: $100<br />4-Seat Private Pew: $130<br />5-Seat Private Pew: $160<br /><br />For an additional $12 per person, enjoy a guided tour of Old North Church’s historic crypt before showtime! The crypt tour will begin at 6:30pm.<br /><br />Old North’s wonderful gift shop will also be open starting at 6:30pm, so guests can do some holiday shopping before the program begins. Seating in the church begins at 7:00pm.</p>