"The World must be safe for Democracy:" Black soldiers in WWI

Join the National Parks of Boston and the Boston Public Library for a series of virtual talks. From Massachusetts to Virginia and to the front lines in France, this virtual program will follow the actions of men who made up the 372nd Regiment in the 93rd Division. Their......More

Join the National Parks of Boston and the Boston Public Library for a series of virtual talks. From Massachusetts to Virginia and to the front lines in France, this virtual program will follow the actions of men who made up the 372nd Regiment in the 93rd Division. Their trials and accomplishments will be on full display as we navigate how Black soldiers continued the legacy of the men in the 54th Massachusetts fighting for military and social equality.

Reproduce 18th Century Printing Techniques at Paul Revere House

Drop in to the Revere Room to explore the world of image reproduction in the 18th century through copperplates and block printed wallpaper. See examples of prints made by Paul Revere and examine samples of antique wallpaper found on our site. Create your own engraving o......More

Drop in to the Revere Room to explore the world of image reproduction in the 18th century through copperplates and block printed wallpaper. See examples of prints made by Paul Revere and examine samples of antique wallpaper found on our site. Create your own engraving on copper (while supplies last) and design your own wallpaper pattern to take home.

The Paul Revere House19 N SquareBoston, MA 02113

Cozy Crafting Corner at Paul Revere House

Join us for our first ever “bring-your-own-craft” afternoon. We’ll supply the space, crafting camaraderie, and entertainment in the form of information about 18th century craft practices. You bring yourself and any project you are currently working on. Our educators wil......More

Join us for our first ever “bring-your-own-craft” afternoon. We’ll supply the space, crafting camaraderie, and entertainment in the form of information about 18th century craft practices. You bring yourself and any project you are currently working on. Our educators will also have an activity set up to mix and sew your own “headache bag” to take home if you arrive without a craft in hand!

The Paul Revere House19 N SquareBoston, MA 02113

"Donation People:" Refugees from the Siege of Boston

Join the National Parks of Boston and the Boston Public Library for a series of virtual talks. The talk will examine the experience of the poor and ill forced out of Boston during the 1775-1776 siege. The refugees, known as donation people, bore the brunt of the America......More

Join the National Parks of Boston and the Boston Public Library for a series of virtual talks. The talk will examine the experience of the poor and ill forced out of Boston during the 1775-1776 siege. The refugees, known as donation people, bore the brunt of the American Revolutionary war in Boston, yet their treatment by the people of Massachusetts represented a spirit of welfare in the new nation.

Boston Massacre Anniversary

Boston Massacre AnniversaryThursday, March 5, 5:30 p.m.Faneuil HallThe morning of March 5, 1776, on the sixth anniversary of the Boston Massacre, British troops discovered that Patriot forces fortified Dorchester Heights overnight. The date had not been chosen by accide......More

Boston Massacre AnniversaryThursday, March 5, 5:30 p.m.Faneuil HallThe morning of March 5, 1776, on the sixth anniversary of the Boston Massacre, British troops discovered that Patriot forces fortified Dorchester Heights overnight. The date had not been chosen by accident. Every anniversary of the Boston Massacre, Patriot leaders remembered the event with orations and public commemorations.This year, for the two hundred and fifty sixth anniversary of the Boston Massacre, join us as we recreate a historic Faneuil Hall Town Meeting debating the fate of the British soldiers who fired into the crowd on King Street. Was it a plot to commit murder or self-defense? Should the people of Boston extract vengeance against the soldiers or call for law and order above all else?Have your voice be heard in a Town Meeting debate and help decide: vengeance or justice?Free and open to the public.

Faneuil Hall

Evacuation Day Cruise - Revelry and Revolution

Evacuation Day Cruise - Revelry and RevolutionSaturday, March 7, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.Rain Date: Saturday, March 21Departs from Long WharfJoin us for a two-hour Evacuation Day Cruise through Boston Harbor to explore the story of the Siege of Boston from the water (June ......More

Evacuation Day Cruise - Revelry and RevolutionSaturday, March 7, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.Rain Date: Saturday, March 21Departs from Long WharfJoin us for a two-hour Evacuation Day Cruise through Boston Harbor to explore the story of the Siege of Boston from the water (June 1775 to March 1776). As we navigate the same channels used by the British fleet to evacuate the town, Park Rangers will provide historical narration highlighting the key events, people, landmarks, and moments that led to the evacuation.Departing from Long Wharf, the cruise passes by the Charlestown Navy Yard with views of the Bunker Hill Monument, Fort Independence (known as Fortress William in 1776) and Dorchester Heights, as well as several harbor islands including Little Brewster, home to Boston Light. As the ship swings around Little Brewster back towards Boston, enjoy musical entertainment by the duo Tobias Tripp and Prudence Merriweather, returning to Long Wharf at 3:00 p.m.Registration to come

Long Wharf

The Siege of Boston - An Ending and Beginning

Join the National Parks of Boston and the Boston Public Library for a series of virtual talks. This talk will explore the Siege of Boston – its origins, impacts, and conclusion – and how the departure of the British Military from Boston would influence the pivotal year ......More

Join the National Parks of Boston and the Boston Public Library for a series of virtual talks. This talk will explore the Siege of Boston – its origins, impacts, and conclusion – and how the departure of the British Military from Boston would influence the pivotal year of 1776 and what became the Revolutionary War.

Dorchester Heights Remembrance Illumination

Dorchester Heights Remembrance IlluminationFriday March 13 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Dorchester Heights Monument and GroundsCome together for an evening of remembrance at Dorchester Heights. This luminaria event invites visitors to pause reflect and connect with a turning po......More

Dorchester Heights Remembrance IlluminationFriday March 13 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Dorchester Heights Monument and GroundsCome together for an evening of remembrance at Dorchester Heights. This luminaria event invites visitors to pause reflect and connect with a turning point in the American Revolution. Two thousand luminaria will illuminate the fully restored national landmark to honor the legacy of Evacuation Day which marks the end of the Siege of Boston.As you walk through the grounds consider the thousands of lives affected by the siege from the Continental Army soldiers who fortified and held this hill for the cause liberty to the Boston residents who persevered under occupation and uncertainty.Free and open to the public.

Dorchester Heights Monument and Grounds

Dorchester Heights: Encampment & Monument Open

Encampment & Monument OpenSaturday March 14 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Dorchester Heights Monument and GroundsStep back in time at Dorchester Heights and experience an American Revolution era artillery encampment brought to life. See authentic cannons up close and learn abou......More

Encampment & Monument OpenSaturday March 14 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Dorchester Heights Monument and GroundsStep back in time at Dorchester Heights and experience an American Revolution era artillery encampment brought to life. See authentic cannons up close and learn about the British evacuation of Boston in 1776. This hands-on family-friendly program offers a vivid look at the technology and teamwork that helped change the course of American history. Visitors will also have the opportunity to climb the newly restored Dorchester Heights Monument for sweeping views of the harbor and city skyline.Free and open to the public.

Dorchester Heights Monument and Grounds

Evacuation Day 250 at Dorchester Heights

Evacuation Day 250 at Dorchester HeightsTuesday, March 17, 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Dorchester Heights Monument and GroundsThe 250th Commemoration of Evacuation Day at Dorchester Heights marks a turning point in the American story. On March 17, 1776, the departure of Briti......More

Evacuation Day 250 at Dorchester HeightsTuesday, March 17, 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Dorchester Heights Monument and GroundsThe 250th Commemoration of Evacuation Day at Dorchester Heights marks a turning point in the American story. On March 17, 1776, the departure of British soldiers from Boston signaled more than a military withdrawal—it restored hope to a people who had endured months of occupation and uncertainty, the end of the siege of Boston. From these heights, resolve replaced fear, and the idea of independence moved closer to reality.Generations later, the local community created the Dorchester Heights Monument to honor this moment when colonists began to see themselves not as subjects, but as Americans. The monument marks the strategic victory of when General George Washington’s fortification of the Heights compelled the British evacuation of Boston.The national rededication follows a multi-year effort to preserve the Dorchester Heights Monument so it may endure for generations to come. Through ceremonial tributes, historical reflection, and community gathering, we commemorate the courage, leadership, and perseverance that helped shape a nation. Together, we rededicate and recommit this landmark as a lasting symbol of liberty and remembrance for future generations.This event is free to the public. Seating is first come, first served.

Dorchester Heights Monument and Grounds

Remembering Revolution - Protest and Celebration of the Bicentennial

Join the National Parks of Boston and the Boston Public Library for a series of virtual talks. This talk will explore how the Bicentennial was celebrated in Boston. Learn how through protest, reenactments, and celebrations, Bostonians claimed the legacy of the Revolutio......More

Join the National Parks of Boston and the Boston Public Library for a series of virtual talks. This talk will explore how the Bicentennial was celebrated in Boston. Learn how through protest, reenactments, and celebrations, Bostonians claimed the legacy of the Revolution for themselves 50 years ago.