Faneuil Hall Talk

Rangers provide FREE Faneuil Hall talks Wednesday through Sunday at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, and 3:30pm. Each talk lasts about 15 minute. No registration is required.

Great Hall of Faneuil Hall - 2nd Floor of Faneuil Hall

Bunker Hill: Decisive Day Talks

Join a Ranger for a Decisive Day Talk!Throughout the summer season, join Park staff or a volunteer outside of the Bunker Hill Lodge for a "Decisive Day Talk." These talks provide an overview of the Battle of Bunker Hill and its memory. Hear the stories of the colonial m......More

Join a Ranger for a Decisive Day Talk!Throughout the summer season, join Park staff or a volunteer outside of the Bunker Hill Lodge for a "Decisive Day Talk." These talks provide an overview of the Battle of Bunker Hill and its memory. Hear the stories of the colonial militiamen who constructed the redoubt where the Bunker Hill Monument stands today. Consider the experiences of British soldiers who sustained substantial casualties in pursuit of this position. Learn about the early inspiration for a Monument to commemorate this early battle of the American Revolutionary War and the individuals and community effort it took to construct.2026 Season (May 23 - September 27)Tuesday through Sunday at 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm.These talks are typically 15-20 minutes in length. If there is poor weather, these talks may be moved inside to the Bunker Hill Museum or cancelled.

Bunker Hill Monument and Grounds

The Freedom Trail: Enemies to this Country Guided Tour

In 1774 Paul Revere and his neighbors in the North End were forced to make difficult and dangerous choices. As sides were drawn, both Patriots and Loyalists labeled the other "enemies to this country."Join a National Park Service Ranger for a free 75 minute walk and dec......More

In 1774 Paul Revere and his neighbors in the North End were forced to make difficult and dangerous choices. As sides were drawn, both Patriots and Loyalists labeled the other "enemies to this country."Join a National Park Service Ranger for a free 75 minute walk and decide who the real "Enemies to This Country" were in the months before the breakout of the War for Independence.Tours begin inside the Faneuil Hall Visitor Center and end at Old North Church, covering about 0.5 miles.2026 Season (May 23 - September 27) Join a Ranger for Enemies to this Country Tour Wednesday through Sunday at 11 am.*In case of weather, Rangers will offer an indoor option in the basement of Faneuil Hall, also known as the "Find Your Park Space."

Faneuil Hall - Find Your Park Space - Basement of Faneuil Hall

Historic Town Meeting

Join a Park Ranger for a FREE 30 minute interactive program at 2 p.m. in the Great Hall as we recreate a historic meeting. The following town meeting reenactments will be offered throughout the summer:"Declaring Independence" 1776 Town Meeting250 years ago, citizens gat......More

Join a Park Ranger for a FREE 30 minute interactive program at 2 p.m. in the Great Hall as we recreate a historic meeting. The following town meeting reenactments will be offered throughout the summer:"Declaring Independence" 1776 Town Meeting250 years ago, citizens gathered at local town meetings throughout Massachusetts. Each town had to determine if they supported their delegates decision to declare independence from Great Britain. How will Boston vote?  "Rocking the Cradle" 1854 Town MeetingIn May of 1854 Federal Marshals arrested Anthony Burns under the 1850 Fugitive Slave Law. Immediately following Burns’ arrest, Bostonians gathered at Faneuil Hall to discuss whether they would abide by this federal law or appeal to a higher law of freedom and liberty for all. The eyes of the nation were firmly fixed upon Boston. How will Boston respond?"Woman's Tea Party" 1873 Town MeetingOn December 15, 1873 Boston’s suffragists held the New England Women's Tea Party, a massive suffrage rally in the Great Hall of Faneuil Hall. Leading suffragists, including Lucy Stone, Frederick Douglass, and Mary Livermore, delivered rousing speeches to a crowd of more than three thousand, furthering the suffrage movement in Boston. Will Boston support women's suffrage?

Great Hall of Faneuil Hall - 2nd Floor of Faneuil Hall

History at Sunset Walking Tour: The Siege, or Ruin and Back Again, Life in 1776 Boston

Join a National Park Service Ranger as they share Boston’s diverse history through unique guided tours.The Siege or Ruin and Back Again: Life in 1776 BostonAugust 6 & October 15When the sun set on June 17 1775 General Thomas Gage held the heights outside Charlestown at ......More

Join a National Park Service Ranger as they share Boston’s diverse history through unique guided tours.The Siege or Ruin and Back Again: Life in 1776 BostonAugust 6 & October 15When the sun set on June 17 1775 General Thomas Gage held the heights outside Charlestown at the cost of roughly 1 000 British casualties. Charlestown lay in ruins and Boston remained a city under siege. Nine months later British soldiers evacuated Boston as General George Washington and the new Continental Army entered Boston victorious.This 90-minute walking tour explores how everyday colonists navigated uncertainty and hardship under occupation and rebuilt their lives after the siege ended in March 1776.Meeting Point: Find Your Park Space in the lower level of Faneuil Hall 1 Faneuil Hall Square Boston MA 02109Final Stop: Bunker Hill MonumentRoute Info: The tour will cover approximately 1.5 miles over uneven surfaces moderate hills and cross multiple intersections in a highly populated urban area.

Find Your Park Space in the lower level of Faneuil Hall, 1 Faneuil Hall Square, Boston, MA 02109

Faneuil Hall Talk

Rangers provide FREE Faneuil Hall talks Wednesday through Sunday at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, and 3:30pm. Each talk lasts about 15 minute. No registration is required.

Great Hall of Faneuil Hall - 2nd Floor of Faneuil Hall

Bunker Hill: Decisive Day Talks

Join a Ranger for a Decisive Day Talk!Throughout the summer season, join Park staff or a volunteer outside of the Bunker Hill Lodge for a "Decisive Day Talk." These talks provide an overview of the Battle of Bunker Hill and its memory. Hear the stories of the colonial m......More

Join a Ranger for a Decisive Day Talk!Throughout the summer season, join Park staff or a volunteer outside of the Bunker Hill Lodge for a "Decisive Day Talk." These talks provide an overview of the Battle of Bunker Hill and its memory. Hear the stories of the colonial militiamen who constructed the redoubt where the Bunker Hill Monument stands today. Consider the experiences of British soldiers who sustained substantial casualties in pursuit of this position. Learn about the early inspiration for a Monument to commemorate this early battle of the American Revolutionary War and the individuals and community effort it took to construct.2026 Season (May 23 - September 27)Tuesday through Sunday at 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm.These talks are typically 15-20 minutes in length. If there is poor weather, these talks may be moved inside to the Bunker Hill Museum or cancelled.

Bunker Hill Monument and Grounds

The Freedom Trail: Enemies to this Country Guided Tour

In 1774 Paul Revere and his neighbors in the North End were forced to make difficult and dangerous choices. As sides were drawn, both Patriots and Loyalists labeled the other "enemies to this country."Join a National Park Service Ranger for a free 75 minute walk and dec......More

In 1774 Paul Revere and his neighbors in the North End were forced to make difficult and dangerous choices. As sides were drawn, both Patriots and Loyalists labeled the other "enemies to this country."Join a National Park Service Ranger for a free 75 minute walk and decide who the real "Enemies to This Country" were in the months before the breakout of the War for Independence.Tours begin inside the Faneuil Hall Visitor Center and end at Old North Church, covering about 0.5 miles.2026 Season (May 23 - September 27) Join a Ranger for Enemies to this Country Tour Wednesday through Sunday at 11 am.*In case of weather, Rangers will offer an indoor option in the basement of Faneuil Hall, also known as the "Find Your Park Space."

Faneuil Hall - Find Your Park Space - Basement of Faneuil Hall

Historic Town Meeting

Join a Park Ranger for a FREE 30 minute interactive program at 2 p.m. in the Great Hall as we recreate a historic meeting. The following town meeting reenactments will be offered throughout the summer:"Declaring Independence" 1776 Town Meeting250 years ago, citizens gat......More

Join a Park Ranger for a FREE 30 minute interactive program at 2 p.m. in the Great Hall as we recreate a historic meeting. The following town meeting reenactments will be offered throughout the summer:"Declaring Independence" 1776 Town Meeting250 years ago, citizens gathered at local town meetings throughout Massachusetts. Each town had to determine if they supported their delegates decision to declare independence from Great Britain. How will Boston vote?  "Rocking the Cradle" 1854 Town MeetingIn May of 1854 Federal Marshals arrested Anthony Burns under the 1850 Fugitive Slave Law. Immediately following Burns’ arrest, Bostonians gathered at Faneuil Hall to discuss whether they would abide by this federal law or appeal to a higher law of freedom and liberty for all. The eyes of the nation were firmly fixed upon Boston. How will Boston respond?"Woman's Tea Party" 1873 Town MeetingOn December 15, 1873 Boston’s suffragists held the New England Women's Tea Party, a massive suffrage rally in the Great Hall of Faneuil Hall. Leading suffragists, including Lucy Stone, Frederick Douglass, and Mary Livermore, delivered rousing speeches to a crowd of more than three thousand, furthering the suffrage movement in Boston. Will Boston support women's suffrage?

Great Hall of Faneuil Hall - 2nd Floor of Faneuil Hall

Faneuil Hall Talk

Rangers provide FREE Faneuil Hall talks Wednesday through Sunday at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, and 3:30pm. Each talk lasts about 15 minute. No registration is required.

Great Hall of Faneuil Hall - 2nd Floor of Faneuil Hall

Bunker Hill: Decisive Day Talks

Join a Ranger for a Decisive Day Talk!Throughout the summer season, join Park staff or a volunteer outside of the Bunker Hill Lodge for a "Decisive Day Talk." These talks provide an overview of the Battle of Bunker Hill and its memory. Hear the stories of the colonial m......More

Join a Ranger for a Decisive Day Talk!Throughout the summer season, join Park staff or a volunteer outside of the Bunker Hill Lodge for a "Decisive Day Talk." These talks provide an overview of the Battle of Bunker Hill and its memory. Hear the stories of the colonial militiamen who constructed the redoubt where the Bunker Hill Monument stands today. Consider the experiences of British soldiers who sustained substantial casualties in pursuit of this position. Learn about the early inspiration for a Monument to commemorate this early battle of the American Revolutionary War and the individuals and community effort it took to construct.2026 Season (May 23 - September 27)Tuesday through Sunday at 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm.These talks are typically 15-20 minutes in length. If there is poor weather, these talks may be moved inside to the Bunker Hill Museum or cancelled.

Bunker Hill Monument and Grounds

The Freedom Trail: Enemies to this Country Guided Tour

In 1774 Paul Revere and his neighbors in the North End were forced to make difficult and dangerous choices. As sides were drawn, both Patriots and Loyalists labeled the other "enemies to this country."Join a National Park Service Ranger for a free 75 minute walk and dec......More

In 1774 Paul Revere and his neighbors in the North End were forced to make difficult and dangerous choices. As sides were drawn, both Patriots and Loyalists labeled the other "enemies to this country."Join a National Park Service Ranger for a free 75 minute walk and decide who the real "Enemies to This Country" were in the months before the breakout of the War for Independence.Tours begin inside the Faneuil Hall Visitor Center and end at Old North Church, covering about 0.5 miles.2026 Season (May 23 - September 27) Join a Ranger for Enemies to this Country Tour Wednesday through Sunday at 11 am.*In case of weather, Rangers will offer an indoor option in the basement of Faneuil Hall, also known as the "Find Your Park Space."

Faneuil Hall - Find Your Park Space - Basement of Faneuil Hall

Bunker Hill: Muskets, Men, and Liberty Program

Join a Ranger for a 'Muskets, Men, and Liberty' Program!Who fought in the Battle of Bunker Hill? Listen to a ranger dressed in period clothing discuss why three men from different backgrounds stepped onto the battlefield. They each had different ambitions, motivations, ......More

Join a Ranger for a 'Muskets, Men, and Liberty' Program!Who fought in the Battle of Bunker Hill? Listen to a ranger dressed in period clothing discuss why three men from different backgrounds stepped onto the battlefield. They each had different ambitions, motivations, and concerns. The program concludes with a musket firing demonstration!2026 Season (May 23 - September 27) Saturdays at 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, and 3:30 pm.Programs are held outside the Bunker Hill Monument and last approximately 30 minutes.

Bunker Hill Monument and Grounds

Indigenous Beadwork with Sage Carbone at Paul Revere House

Sage Carbone, Boston resident with Indigenous (Northern Narragansett, Mi’kmaq) and colonial ancestry will demonstrate beadwork. Her ongoing projects include the City of Cambridge “Native Voices” to install street signage in the Massachusett language and reinterpret hist......More

Sage Carbone, Boston resident with Indigenous (Northern Narragansett, Mi’kmaq) and colonial ancestry will demonstrate beadwork. Her ongoing projects include the City of Cambridge “Native Voices” to install street signage in the Massachusett language and reinterpret historical markers and collaborating with the Boston Red Sox to host the annual Native American and American Indian Celebration at Fenway Park. Her beadwork can be seen on exhibition at the Cyrus Dallin Museum in Arlington, MA and is available for commission by request.

The Paul Revere House19 N SquareBoston, MA 02113

Historic Town Meeting

Join a Park Ranger for a FREE 30 minute interactive program at 2 p.m. in the Great Hall as we recreate a historic meeting. The following town meeting reenactments will be offered throughout the summer:"Declaring Independence" 1776 Town Meeting250 years ago, citizens gat......More

Join a Park Ranger for a FREE 30 minute interactive program at 2 p.m. in the Great Hall as we recreate a historic meeting. The following town meeting reenactments will be offered throughout the summer:"Declaring Independence" 1776 Town Meeting250 years ago, citizens gathered at local town meetings throughout Massachusetts. Each town had to determine if they supported their delegates decision to declare independence from Great Britain. How will Boston vote?  "Rocking the Cradle" 1854 Town MeetingIn May of 1854 Federal Marshals arrested Anthony Burns under the 1850 Fugitive Slave Law. Immediately following Burns’ arrest, Bostonians gathered at Faneuil Hall to discuss whether they would abide by this federal law or appeal to a higher law of freedom and liberty for all. The eyes of the nation were firmly fixed upon Boston. How will Boston respond?"Woman's Tea Party" 1873 Town MeetingOn December 15, 1873 Boston’s suffragists held the New England Women's Tea Party, a massive suffrage rally in the Great Hall of Faneuil Hall. Leading suffragists, including Lucy Stone, Frederick Douglass, and Mary Livermore, delivered rousing speeches to a crowd of more than three thousand, furthering the suffrage movement in Boston. Will Boston support women's suffrage?

Great Hall of Faneuil Hall - 2nd Floor of Faneuil Hall

Faneuil Hall Talk

Rangers provide FREE Faneuil Hall talks Wednesday through Sunday at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, and 3:30pm. Each talk lasts about 15 minute. No registration is required.

Great Hall of Faneuil Hall - 2nd Floor of Faneuil Hall

Bunker Hill: Decisive Day Talks

Join a Ranger for a Decisive Day Talk!Throughout the summer season, join Park staff or a volunteer outside of the Bunker Hill Lodge for a "Decisive Day Talk." These talks provide an overview of the Battle of Bunker Hill and its memory. Hear the stories of the colonial m......More

Join a Ranger for a Decisive Day Talk!Throughout the summer season, join Park staff or a volunteer outside of the Bunker Hill Lodge for a "Decisive Day Talk." These talks provide an overview of the Battle of Bunker Hill and its memory. Hear the stories of the colonial militiamen who constructed the redoubt where the Bunker Hill Monument stands today. Consider the experiences of British soldiers who sustained substantial casualties in pursuit of this position. Learn about the early inspiration for a Monument to commemorate this early battle of the American Revolutionary War and the individuals and community effort it took to construct.2026 Season (May 23 - September 27)Tuesday through Sunday at 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm.These talks are typically 15-20 minutes in length. If there is poor weather, these talks may be moved inside to the Bunker Hill Museum or cancelled.

Bunker Hill Monument and Grounds

The Freedom Trail: Enemies to this Country Guided Tour

In 1774 Paul Revere and his neighbors in the North End were forced to make difficult and dangerous choices. As sides were drawn, both Patriots and Loyalists labeled the other "enemies to this country."Join a National Park Service Ranger for a free 75 minute walk and dec......More

In 1774 Paul Revere and his neighbors in the North End were forced to make difficult and dangerous choices. As sides were drawn, both Patriots and Loyalists labeled the other "enemies to this country."Join a National Park Service Ranger for a free 75 minute walk and decide who the real "Enemies to This Country" were in the months before the breakout of the War for Independence.Tours begin inside the Faneuil Hall Visitor Center and end at Old North Church, covering about 0.5 miles.2026 Season (May 23 - September 27) Join a Ranger for Enemies to this Country Tour Wednesday through Sunday at 11 am.*In case of weather, Rangers will offer an indoor option in the basement of Faneuil Hall, also known as the "Find Your Park Space."

Faneuil Hall - Find Your Park Space - Basement of Faneuil Hall

Historic Town Meeting

Join a Park Ranger for a FREE 30 minute interactive program at 2 p.m. in the Great Hall as we recreate a historic meeting. The following town meeting reenactments will be offered throughout the summer:"Declaring Independence" 1776 Town Meeting250 years ago, citizens gat......More

Join a Park Ranger for a FREE 30 minute interactive program at 2 p.m. in the Great Hall as we recreate a historic meeting. The following town meeting reenactments will be offered throughout the summer:"Declaring Independence" 1776 Town Meeting250 years ago, citizens gathered at local town meetings throughout Massachusetts. Each town had to determine if they supported their delegates decision to declare independence from Great Britain. How will Boston vote?  "Rocking the Cradle" 1854 Town MeetingIn May of 1854 Federal Marshals arrested Anthony Burns under the 1850 Fugitive Slave Law. Immediately following Burns’ arrest, Bostonians gathered at Faneuil Hall to discuss whether they would abide by this federal law or appeal to a higher law of freedom and liberty for all. The eyes of the nation were firmly fixed upon Boston. How will Boston respond?"Woman's Tea Party" 1873 Town MeetingOn December 15, 1873 Boston’s suffragists held the New England Women's Tea Party, a massive suffrage rally in the Great Hall of Faneuil Hall. Leading suffragists, including Lucy Stone, Frederick Douglass, and Mary Livermore, delivered rousing speeches to a crowd of more than three thousand, furthering the suffrage movement in Boston. Will Boston support women's suffrage?

Great Hall of Faneuil Hall - 2nd Floor of Faneuil Hall

Faneuil Hall Talk

Rangers provide FREE Faneuil Hall talks Wednesday through Sunday at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, and 3:30pm. Each talk lasts about 15 minute. No registration is required.

Great Hall of Faneuil Hall - 2nd Floor of Faneuil Hall

Faneuil Hall Talk

Rangers provide FREE Faneuil Hall talks Wednesday through Sunday at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, and 3:30pm. Each talk lasts about 15 minute. No registration is required.

Great Hall of Faneuil Hall - 2nd Floor of Faneuil Hall

Bunker Hill: Decisive Day Talks

Join a Ranger for a Decisive Day Talk!Throughout the summer season, join Park staff or a volunteer outside of the Bunker Hill Lodge for a "Decisive Day Talk." These talks provide an overview of the Battle of Bunker Hill and its memory. Hear the stories of the colonial m......More

Join a Ranger for a Decisive Day Talk!Throughout the summer season, join Park staff or a volunteer outside of the Bunker Hill Lodge for a "Decisive Day Talk." These talks provide an overview of the Battle of Bunker Hill and its memory. Hear the stories of the colonial militiamen who constructed the redoubt where the Bunker Hill Monument stands today. Consider the experiences of British soldiers who sustained substantial casualties in pursuit of this position. Learn about the early inspiration for a Monument to commemorate this early battle of the American Revolutionary War and the individuals and community effort it took to construct.2026 Season (May 23 - September 27)Tuesday through Sunday at 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm.These talks are typically 15-20 minutes in length. If there is poor weather, these talks may be moved inside to the Bunker Hill Museum or cancelled.

Bunker Hill Monument and Grounds

The Freedom Trail: Enemies to this Country Guided Tour

In 1774 Paul Revere and his neighbors in the North End were forced to make difficult and dangerous choices. As sides were drawn, both Patriots and Loyalists labeled the other "enemies to this country."Join a National Park Service Ranger for a free 75 minute walk and dec......More

In 1774 Paul Revere and his neighbors in the North End were forced to make difficult and dangerous choices. As sides were drawn, both Patriots and Loyalists labeled the other "enemies to this country."Join a National Park Service Ranger for a free 75 minute walk and decide who the real "Enemies to This Country" were in the months before the breakout of the War for Independence.Tours begin inside the Faneuil Hall Visitor Center and end at Old North Church, covering about 0.5 miles.2026 Season (May 23 - September 27) Join a Ranger for Enemies to this Country Tour Wednesday through Sunday at 11 am.*In case of weather, Rangers will offer an indoor option in the basement of Faneuil Hall, also known as the "Find Your Park Space."

Faneuil Hall - Find Your Park Space - Basement of Faneuil Hall

"An Incident on King Street:" Boston Massacre Walking Tour

On March 5, 1770, seven British soldiers fired into a crowd of Bostonians. What led to this “Incident?” Join a Park Ranger to explore the role of riots in Boston since 1700 and how the social popularity in riots effected growing tension between British Regulars and the ......More

On March 5, 1770, seven British soldiers fired into a crowd of Bostonians. What led to this “Incident?” Join a Park Ranger to explore the role of riots in Boston since 1700 and how the social popularity in riots effected growing tension between British Regulars and the citizens of Boston between 1768-1770.Tours begin inside the Faneuil Hall Visitor Center and end at the Boston Massacre Site, covering about .25 miles.2026 Season (July 22 - September 2nd) Join a Ranger for "An Incident on King Street" on Wednesday's at 12:00pm*In case of weather, Rangers will offer an indoor option in the basement of Faneuil Hall, also known as the "Find Your Park Space."

Faneuil Hall Find Your Park Space

Faneuil Hall Talk

Rangers provide FREE Faneuil Hall talks Wednesday through Sunday at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, and 3:30pm. Each talk lasts about 15 minute. No registration is required.

Great Hall of Faneuil Hall - 2nd Floor of Faneuil Hall

Bunker Hill: Decisive Day Talks

Join a Ranger for a Decisive Day Talk!Throughout the summer season, join Park staff or a volunteer outside of the Bunker Hill Lodge for a "Decisive Day Talk." These talks provide an overview of the Battle of Bunker Hill and its memory. Hear the stories of the colonial m......More

Join a Ranger for a Decisive Day Talk!Throughout the summer season, join Park staff or a volunteer outside of the Bunker Hill Lodge for a "Decisive Day Talk." These talks provide an overview of the Battle of Bunker Hill and its memory. Hear the stories of the colonial militiamen who constructed the redoubt where the Bunker Hill Monument stands today. Consider the experiences of British soldiers who sustained substantial casualties in pursuit of this position. Learn about the early inspiration for a Monument to commemorate this early battle of the American Revolutionary War and the individuals and community effort it took to construct.2026 Season (May 23 - September 27)Tuesday through Sunday at 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm.These talks are typically 15-20 minutes in length. If there is poor weather, these talks may be moved inside to the Bunker Hill Museum or cancelled.

Bunker Hill Monument and Grounds

The Freedom Trail: Enemies to this Country Guided Tour

In 1774 Paul Revere and his neighbors in the North End were forced to make difficult and dangerous choices. As sides were drawn, both Patriots and Loyalists labeled the other "enemies to this country."Join a National Park Service Ranger for a free 75 minute walk and dec......More

In 1774 Paul Revere and his neighbors in the North End were forced to make difficult and dangerous choices. As sides were drawn, both Patriots and Loyalists labeled the other "enemies to this country."Join a National Park Service Ranger for a free 75 minute walk and decide who the real "Enemies to This Country" were in the months before the breakout of the War for Independence.Tours begin inside the Faneuil Hall Visitor Center and end at Old North Church, covering about 0.5 miles.2026 Season (May 23 - September 27) Join a Ranger for Enemies to this Country Tour Wednesday through Sunday at 11 am.*In case of weather, Rangers will offer an indoor option in the basement of Faneuil Hall, also known as the "Find Your Park Space."

Faneuil Hall - Find Your Park Space - Basement of Faneuil Hall

Historic Town Meeting

Join a Park Ranger for a FREE 30 minute interactive program at 2 p.m. in the Great Hall as we recreate a historic meeting. The following town meeting reenactments will be offered throughout the summer:"Declaring Independence" 1776 Town Meeting250 years ago, citizens gat......More

Join a Park Ranger for a FREE 30 minute interactive program at 2 p.m. in the Great Hall as we recreate a historic meeting. The following town meeting reenactments will be offered throughout the summer:"Declaring Independence" 1776 Town Meeting250 years ago, citizens gathered at local town meetings throughout Massachusetts. Each town had to determine if they supported their delegates decision to declare independence from Great Britain. How will Boston vote?  "Rocking the Cradle" 1854 Town MeetingIn May of 1854 Federal Marshals arrested Anthony Burns under the 1850 Fugitive Slave Law. Immediately following Burns’ arrest, Bostonians gathered at Faneuil Hall to discuss whether they would abide by this federal law or appeal to a higher law of freedom and liberty for all. The eyes of the nation were firmly fixed upon Boston. How will Boston respond?"Woman's Tea Party" 1873 Town MeetingOn December 15, 1873 Boston’s suffragists held the New England Women's Tea Party, a massive suffrage rally in the Great Hall of Faneuil Hall. Leading suffragists, including Lucy Stone, Frederick Douglass, and Mary Livermore, delivered rousing speeches to a crowd of more than three thousand, furthering the suffrage movement in Boston. Will Boston support women's suffrage?

Great Hall of Faneuil Hall - 2nd Floor of Faneuil Hall

History at Sunset Walking Tour: Boston Resists the Fugitive Slave Act

Join a National Park Service Ranger as they share Boston’s diverse history through unique guided tours.A Man Kidnapped: Boston Resists the Fugitive Slave ActAugust 13 & September 17On June 2 1854 more than 1 500 troops marched Anthony Burns down State Street to T wharf ......More

Join a National Park Service Ranger as they share Boston’s diverse history through unique guided tours.A Man Kidnapped: Boston Resists the Fugitive Slave ActAugust 13 & September 17On June 2 1854 more than 1 500 troops marched Anthony Burns down State Street to T wharf where he was taken aboard a steamer bound for Virginia. The arrest trial and re-enslavement of Anthony Burns was the last time an enslaver captured and returned a freedom seeker to slavery from Boston.This tour traces paths of resistance by Boston residents as they fought to protect freedom seekers from the Fugitive Slave Act.Meeting Point: African Meeting House 8 Smith Court Boston MA 02114Final Stop: Long WharfRoute Info: The tour will cover approximately 1.25 miles over uneven surfaces moderate hills and cross multiple intersections in a highly populated area.

African Meeting House, 8 Smith Court, Boston, MA 02114

Faneuil Hall Talk

Rangers provide FREE Faneuil Hall talks Wednesday through Sunday at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, and 3:30pm. Each talk lasts about 15 minute. No registration is required.

Great Hall of Faneuil Hall - 2nd Floor of Faneuil Hall

Bunker Hill: Decisive Day Talks

Join a Ranger for a Decisive Day Talk!Throughout the summer season, join Park staff or a volunteer outside of the Bunker Hill Lodge for a "Decisive Day Talk." These talks provide an overview of the Battle of Bunker Hill and its memory. Hear the stories of the colonial m......More

Join a Ranger for a Decisive Day Talk!Throughout the summer season, join Park staff or a volunteer outside of the Bunker Hill Lodge for a "Decisive Day Talk." These talks provide an overview of the Battle of Bunker Hill and its memory. Hear the stories of the colonial militiamen who constructed the redoubt where the Bunker Hill Monument stands today. Consider the experiences of British soldiers who sustained substantial casualties in pursuit of this position. Learn about the early inspiration for a Monument to commemorate this early battle of the American Revolutionary War and the individuals and community effort it took to construct.2026 Season (May 23 - September 27)Tuesday through Sunday at 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm.These talks are typically 15-20 minutes in length. If there is poor weather, these talks may be moved inside to the Bunker Hill Museum or cancelled.

Bunker Hill Monument and Grounds

The Freedom Trail: Enemies to this Country Guided Tour

In 1774 Paul Revere and his neighbors in the North End were forced to make difficult and dangerous choices. As sides were drawn, both Patriots and Loyalists labeled the other "enemies to this country."Join a National Park Service Ranger for a free 75 minute walk and dec......More

In 1774 Paul Revere and his neighbors in the North End were forced to make difficult and dangerous choices. As sides were drawn, both Patriots and Loyalists labeled the other "enemies to this country."Join a National Park Service Ranger for a free 75 minute walk and decide who the real "Enemies to This Country" were in the months before the breakout of the War for Independence.Tours begin inside the Faneuil Hall Visitor Center and end at Old North Church, covering about 0.5 miles.2026 Season (May 23 - September 27) Join a Ranger for Enemies to this Country Tour Wednesday through Sunday at 11 am.*In case of weather, Rangers will offer an indoor option in the basement of Faneuil Hall, also known as the "Find Your Park Space."

Faneuil Hall - Find Your Park Space - Basement of Faneuil Hall

Historic Town Meeting

Join a Park Ranger for a FREE 30 minute interactive program at 2 p.m. in the Great Hall as we recreate a historic meeting. The following town meeting reenactments will be offered throughout the summer:"Declaring Independence" 1776 Town Meeting250 years ago, citizens gat......More

Join a Park Ranger for a FREE 30 minute interactive program at 2 p.m. in the Great Hall as we recreate a historic meeting. The following town meeting reenactments will be offered throughout the summer:"Declaring Independence" 1776 Town Meeting250 years ago, citizens gathered at local town meetings throughout Massachusetts. Each town had to determine if they supported their delegates decision to declare independence from Great Britain. How will Boston vote?  "Rocking the Cradle" 1854 Town MeetingIn May of 1854 Federal Marshals arrested Anthony Burns under the 1850 Fugitive Slave Law. Immediately following Burns’ arrest, Bostonians gathered at Faneuil Hall to discuss whether they would abide by this federal law or appeal to a higher law of freedom and liberty for all. The eyes of the nation were firmly fixed upon Boston. How will Boston respond?"Woman's Tea Party" 1873 Town MeetingOn December 15, 1873 Boston’s suffragists held the New England Women's Tea Party, a massive suffrage rally in the Great Hall of Faneuil Hall. Leading suffragists, including Lucy Stone, Frederick Douglass, and Mary Livermore, delivered rousing speeches to a crowd of more than three thousand, furthering the suffrage movement in Boston. Will Boston support women's suffrage?

Great Hall of Faneuil Hall - 2nd Floor of Faneuil Hall

Nautical Maker Series at USS Constitution Museum: Shrinky Dink Art

Come visit the Museum to take part in their Nautical Maker Series activities. USSCM provides the materials to create a one-of-a-kind souvenir, all you have to bring is the creativity!Shrinky Dink ArtJoin the Museum for a craft using Shrinky Dinks to create a take-home p......More

Come visit the Museum to take part in their Nautical Maker Series activities. USSCM provides the materials to create a one-of-a-kind souvenir, all you have to bring is the creativity!Shrinky Dink ArtJoin the Museum for a craft using Shrinky Dinks to create a take-home piece of art with patriotic and nautical flair!

Faneuil Hall Talk

Rangers provide FREE Faneuil Hall talks Wednesday through Sunday at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, and 3:30pm. Each talk lasts about 15 minute. No registration is required.

Great Hall of Faneuil Hall - 2nd Floor of Faneuil Hall

Bunker Hill: Decisive Day Talks

Join a Ranger for a Decisive Day Talk!Throughout the summer season, join Park staff or a volunteer outside of the Bunker Hill Lodge for a "Decisive Day Talk." These talks provide an overview of the Battle of Bunker Hill and its memory. Hear the stories of the colonial m......More

Join a Ranger for a Decisive Day Talk!Throughout the summer season, join Park staff or a volunteer outside of the Bunker Hill Lodge for a "Decisive Day Talk." These talks provide an overview of the Battle of Bunker Hill and its memory. Hear the stories of the colonial militiamen who constructed the redoubt where the Bunker Hill Monument stands today. Consider the experiences of British soldiers who sustained substantial casualties in pursuit of this position. Learn about the early inspiration for a Monument to commemorate this early battle of the American Revolutionary War and the individuals and community effort it took to construct.2026 Season (May 23 - September 27)Tuesday through Sunday at 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm.These talks are typically 15-20 minutes in length. If there is poor weather, these talks may be moved inside to the Bunker Hill Museum or cancelled.

Bunker Hill Monument and Grounds

The Freedom Trail: Enemies to this Country Guided Tour

In 1774 Paul Revere and his neighbors in the North End were forced to make difficult and dangerous choices. As sides were drawn, both Patriots and Loyalists labeled the other "enemies to this country."Join a National Park Service Ranger for a free 75 minute walk and dec......More

In 1774 Paul Revere and his neighbors in the North End were forced to make difficult and dangerous choices. As sides were drawn, both Patriots and Loyalists labeled the other "enemies to this country."Join a National Park Service Ranger for a free 75 minute walk and decide who the real "Enemies to This Country" were in the months before the breakout of the War for Independence.Tours begin inside the Faneuil Hall Visitor Center and end at Old North Church, covering about 0.5 miles.2026 Season (May 23 - September 27) Join a Ranger for Enemies to this Country Tour Wednesday through Sunday at 11 am.*In case of weather, Rangers will offer an indoor option in the basement of Faneuil Hall, also known as the "Find Your Park Space."

Faneuil Hall - Find Your Park Space - Basement of Faneuil Hall

Bunker Hill: Muskets, Men, and Liberty Program

Join a Ranger for a 'Muskets, Men, and Liberty' Program!Who fought in the Battle of Bunker Hill? Listen to a ranger dressed in period clothing discuss why three men from different backgrounds stepped onto the battlefield. They each had different ambitions, motivations, ......More

Join a Ranger for a 'Muskets, Men, and Liberty' Program!Who fought in the Battle of Bunker Hill? Listen to a ranger dressed in period clothing discuss why three men from different backgrounds stepped onto the battlefield. They each had different ambitions, motivations, and concerns. The program concludes with a musket firing demonstration!2026 Season (May 23 - September 27) Saturdays at 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, and 3:30 pm.Programs are held outside the Bunker Hill Monument and last approximately 30 minutes.

Bunker Hill Monument and Grounds

The Tailor’s Craft at Paul Revere House

Clothing historian Henry Cooke takes on the role of an early Boston tailor. Watch as he “takes the measure” of visitors, then sits cross-legged, fashioning waistcoats from luxurious fabrics and “slops” from coarse weaves.

The Paul Revere House19 N SquareBoston, MA 02113

Historic Town Meeting

Join a Park Ranger for a FREE 30 minute interactive program at 2 p.m. in the Great Hall as we recreate a historic meeting. The following town meeting reenactments will be offered throughout the summer:"Declaring Independence" 1776 Town Meeting250 years ago, citizens gat......More

Join a Park Ranger for a FREE 30 minute interactive program at 2 p.m. in the Great Hall as we recreate a historic meeting. The following town meeting reenactments will be offered throughout the summer:"Declaring Independence" 1776 Town Meeting250 years ago, citizens gathered at local town meetings throughout Massachusetts. Each town had to determine if they supported their delegates decision to declare independence from Great Britain. How will Boston vote?  "Rocking the Cradle" 1854 Town MeetingIn May of 1854 Federal Marshals arrested Anthony Burns under the 1850 Fugitive Slave Law. Immediately following Burns’ arrest, Bostonians gathered at Faneuil Hall to discuss whether they would abide by this federal law or appeal to a higher law of freedom and liberty for all. The eyes of the nation were firmly fixed upon Boston. How will Boston respond?"Woman's Tea Party" 1873 Town MeetingOn December 15, 1873 Boston’s suffragists held the New England Women's Tea Party, a massive suffrage rally in the Great Hall of Faneuil Hall. Leading suffragists, including Lucy Stone, Frederick Douglass, and Mary Livermore, delivered rousing speeches to a crowd of more than three thousand, furthering the suffrage movement in Boston. Will Boston support women's suffrage?

Great Hall of Faneuil Hall - 2nd Floor of Faneuil Hall

Boston Lyric Opera: Street Stage @ Charlestown Navy Yard

Street Stage @ Charlestown Navy YardJoin Boston Lyric Opera at the historic Charlestown Navy Yard for a memorable afternoon of music, maritime history, and stunning Boston Harbor views. From the lawn of the 1805 Commandant's house, BLO's musicians will perform an open-a......More

Street Stage @ Charlestown Navy YardJoin Boston Lyric Opera at the historic Charlestown Navy Yard for a memorable afternoon of music, maritime history, and stunning Boston Harbor views. From the lawn of the 1805 Commandant's house, BLO's musicians will perform an open-air concert of fan-favorite opera and musical theater repertoire, all in sight of U.S.S. Constitution and U.S.S.Cassin Young. Experience songs from across centuries as we celebrate the founding of the Charlestown Navy Yard, with special events happening throughout the weekend. This program is free and recommended for audiences of all ages. Playbills with texts and English translations of the multilingual program will be provided on site.Featured performers:Juliette Kaoudji, mezzo-soprano Zizhao Wang, bass-baritone Ji Yung Lee, pianist

On the lawn by First Avenue and Tennis Courts