Boston Tea Party 251st Anniversary Commemoration

Event Policies and Reminders

Free Admission
Your tickets include free admission to the Old State House and Old South Meeting House from Saturday, December 14th through Monday, December 16th. Present your printed or digital ticket to the front desk at either the site for free entry. Please note that the Old South Meeting House will close at 2pm to begin setting up for the event.
Family Hours
Revolutionary Spaces will be hosting Boston Tea Party-themed Family hours on Saturday, December 14th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and on Monday, December 16th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. All children ages 12 and under receive free admission. Click here for more information.
Event Admittance
Doors will open at 5pm and the program will begin at 6:15pm. No readmittance is allowed.
Seating
All tickets are general admission. We cannot guarantee that groups will be seated together. Please do not sit in any seats marked as reserved.
Museum Store
Revolutionary Spaces’ museum store, located on the lower level of the Old South Meeting House, will be open before the reenactment begins and for 30 minutes after the performance ends. Plus, all Revolutionary Spaces’ members receive a 10-25% discount. Not a member yet? Join now!

Seating
The entrance and Main Hall of the Old South Meeting House are wheelchair accessible. If you need to request a handicap accessible seat or have any other questions regarding accessibility, please email ticketsales@revolutionaryspaces.org.
Accessible Bathrooms
At this time, our elevator to the lower level of the building where our restrooms and museum store are located is under repair. Accessible restrooms are available at the TJ Maxx and Marshalls on Washington Street, as well as the Omni Parker House on School Street. If you have any questions or concerns, please email ticketsales@revolutionaryspaces.org.
Assisted Listening Devices
Assisted listening devices are available. Please email ticketsales@revolutionaryspaces.org to request one.

Weapons & Firearms
Real or prop firearms or weapons of any kind are prohibited unless the person carrying them has received permission from Revolutionary Spaces staff or represents law enforcement with proper jurisdiction.
Food & Drinks
No outside food or drinks will be allowed inside the building. Sealed, unopened bottled water is allowed. There is also a water fountain/bottle refill station located on the lower level of the building.
Bag Policy
Large luggage, backpacks, and bags are not permitted. For the safety of all attendees, Revolutionary Spaces reserves the right to inspect all bags upon entry to the event.

For Personal Use
Photography and videography for personal use are permitted during the event. However, the use of flash during the performance is strictly prohibited.
For Professional Use
If you are capturing footage for professional use, please email abertone@revolutionaryspaces.org prior to the event to reserve a media pass.
Photography/Videography Consent
By attending this event, you consent to being photographed or recorded for promotional and archival purposes.
Social Media
If posting to social media, please be sure to follow and tag @RevSpaces!

Costumes/Dress Code
We encourage attendees to immerse themselves in the spirit of 1773 by dressing in period-inspired attire. Full face coverings (both masks and makeup) are prohibited. While costumes depicting specific racial groups were common in the 18th century, we kindly ask our audiences to be respectful and not wear costumes that may be considered culturally, racially, or ethnically insensitive.
Code of Conduct
Revolutionary Spaces is committed to maintaining a respectful and safe environment for all visitors and staff. Revolutionary Spaces has a zero tolerance policy for racist, discriminatory, or harassing behavior, and reserves the right to remove any person acting in an unacceptable or inappropriate manner.